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Saturday, February 2, 2008

From a Bygone Era: World War I Timepieces

The Omega Silver Cushion watch from the World War I era features a three body sterling silver "Fahey" signed cushion case, signed white porcelain enamel dial with original luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, 15 jewel manual wind movement, Omega caliber 13SO (Quality A, adjusted to 2 positions) with frosted gilt finish. It’s an Omega watch circa 1917 with enamel dial.

The Waltham World War I military watch with crystal guard features a Fahey signed sterling silver snap back 4 body case with wire lugs, onion crown, with integrated crystal guard, white dial (lovely original) with painted Arabic numerals, cathedral hands, subsidiary seconds, crocodile strap, and signed manual wind movement.

The Illinois "Cut Bezel" Vintage watch, circa World War I, features nickel snap back 4 body case with wire lugs with integrated crystal guard. Original white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, minutes in red, blue steel spade hands, subsidiary seconds, pig skin strap. signed 17 manual wind jewel movement, and decorated with swans.

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