Two military watches 100 years apart
These two arrived today.
A JW Benson trench watch - the dedication on the back shows it’s from 1918. I just love the red 12 on the enamel dial.
A 2019 IWC mark xviii laureus edition - ceramic case - sunburst blue dial..
Both legible - clean designs - beautiful in their own way.
which would you take?
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Justin
Fairly new to watch collecting. Super fast collecting journey! I've had a bit of everything, small gold pretty watches, large rugged watches, vintage British field watches. From Casio to Patek and eve...
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I love IWC Mark series
Beautiful!
Both amazing pieces. I prefer trench watches over fliegers so I'd go with the Benson.
The he has a great vintage vibe. Love it!
Benson
Damn that IWC 🔥 Such a subtle blue dial as well
Trench is too cool.
Although that IWC itself is based on a 60-80 year-old design... either the WWII-era Flieger type A or the post-war Mark XI (Mark 11).
Wow both are spectacular!! Close call between the two but if I had to choose, I'd walk away with the Benson
Love that trench watch
Two bits of info to maybe sway it.
The Benson is 9ct gold and was £400.
The IWC was £2,200, box, papers, awesome second IWC strap in blue rubber and fabric.
ie if you are on the fence the Benson a hell of a lot cheaper!
Not a lover of IWC, though it is a nice watch
That Benson is a beauty