1917 WW1 Waltham General Funston Trench Watch, 17j Riverside, Factory Crown

Description: Up for sale today is an exceptionally beautiful and extremely desirable WW1 1917 Waltham "General Funston" Trench Watch that features a high end 17 JEWEL RIVERSIDE movement, swivel lugs, the original factory crown and an enamel BOLD Arabic military dial! This absolutely remarkable piece of American craftsmanship is in great condition, hard to believe this watch is 107 years old. Our Great Grandfather's knew how to make things that would last for generations. The movement was just completely taken apart and serviced in November of 2024, a brand new mainspring has also been installed. It's now in superb running condition and keeping excellent time. This watch has been tested on a professional timegraph 5000 Machine for accuracy so rest assured. Take another look at picture number three again, this movement is clean as a whistle and stunningly beautiful. I'm sure that you have noticed by now that this is not your ordinary trench watch case by a long shot! This is a nickel trench watch case featuring SWIVEL LUGS that was manufactured by the Illinois Watch Case Company in 1917. Flared swivel lugs were the 1918 model year, rectangle swivel lugs as seen on this model were 1917. The IWCCo case has not been polished, just cleaned up. Plus, this watch still has the original factory crown! This watch is simply incredible! In September of 1917 the Illinois Watch Case Company gave proper names to four of their top end trench watch cases. This one was named the "General Funston" after General Frederick Funston of the United States Army. Affectionately known as "Fearless Freddie" by the men who served under him. General Funston is best known for his actions in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Philippine-American War. So, it makes perfect sense that the IWWCo would name one of their best cases after him. The enamel dial on this 1917 WW1 Waltham "General Funston" Trench Watch is the most desirable they ever made, the BOLD Arabic Box Military Dial! The dial features a white face, BOLD Arabic numerals, outer minute markers, the correct thick blue steel military hands for this dial and is signed "WALTHAM" near the center. This historic and iconic WW1 American made trench watch has been fitted with a black leather strap that absolutely makes the watch! Take a look at picture number two again, this watch looks stunning on the wrist! The strap will fit a wrist up to eight inches and has a matching buckle. It will have a bit of wear on it because I seriously could not resist wearing this one for a day, can you blame me? Here are the movement details: 1915 Waltham, 17 jewels, size 3/0s version, serial number 19007078, Riverside grade. SOLID GOLD center wheel! They just don't make them like this anymore! The case measures 41mm lug tip to lug tip, 31.5mm without the original factory crown with a 14mm lug diameter. A brand new glass crystal has been installed using UV cement and a UV curing machine. A brand new inner sleeve has been installed in the crown tube. It now has a nice firm POP, just as it should. There is ZERO crown lag! This watch is ready to be worn and shown off, it will surely get noticed! I put a lot of time and effort into this Waltham, I'm sure that you will appreciate the quality and quantity of work that has been done. Solid old World craftsmanship at its finest! You would be seriously hard pressed to find a finer example of this 1917 WW1 Waltham "General Funston" Trench Watch with a 17 jewel Riverside movement, SWIVEL LUGS, the original factory crown and a BOLD Arabic enamel military dial. This one sets the bar! Ships priority mail, fully insured. No returns accepted. International buyers are responsible for any import tax. LRF Antique WatchesSpring, Texas.

Price: 825 USD

Location: Spring, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-12T17:15:51.000Z

Shipping Cost: 25 USD