Brand: Longines Year: Circa 1919 Type: Trench Watch (Early Wristwatch) Case Material: 0.900 Solid Silver Movement: Manual mechanical, original Country of production: Switzerland Historical significance This Longines trench watch dates from the immediate post-WWI period (circa 1919) and represents the transitional era when pocket watches evolved into wristwatches. Trench watches were among the first purpose-built wristwatches worn by soldiers during World War I. They are considered historically important pieces in horology. Case Solid 0.900 silver case Marked and hallmarked Diameter: 32 mm Original fixed wire lugs Signs of age consistent with a 100+ year old watch The case retains strong character and honest patina. Dial Original period dial Arabic numerals Small seconds subdial Visible aging consistent with authenticity No restoration Movement Original Longines mechanical movement Clean and complete Running at time of listing Service history unknown Condition Very good vintage condition for its age. Some visible signs of wear expected from a 100+ year old historical timepiece. This is a collector’s item, not a modern daily sports watch.