O.G. Field Watches - Trench Watches of World War 1

Mack37

So "water resistance" was a major selling point over 100 years ago, just like today, LOL! 😎 Cool 1917 advertisement for some of the O.G. field watches of WW1 (there's even a ladies version) along with an example from 1914. The war didn't "create" wristwatches, but it certainly highlighted their practicality and popularized them. I wonder what those prices would be today, adjusted for inflation.

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chiaraga
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Or what else those sums could have bought in those years?!… 🤔

Inkitatus
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Should imagine these were probably the high end of the Trench watch world as Harrods has always been somewhere that shuns the frugal shopper...

Very cool advert 👍🏻👍🏻

Mack37
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Inkitatus

Should imagine these were probably the high end of the Trench watch world as Harrods has always been somewhere that shuns the frugal shopper...

Very cool advert 👍🏻👍🏻

Yup, I'd imagine these were probably mostly on the wrists of Lieutenants and ranks above. 🤑 Oh, to be able to buy a quality watch today for four pounds or five dollars eleven cents. I wouldn't have a watch box, I'd have a watch closet! 😂

Mack37
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Nice, thanks. So Harrods was advertising & selling "affordable watches" in 1915. 😎

wharf_rats_tripping
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looks like my Gruen 1917 I just picked up! I just wish it had the radioactive lume, and looking at the case I really doubt its waterproof so I always take mind when wearing. but it's in great condition and runs wonderfully!