1917 Waltham Cadet WW1 Trench Watch - 7 Jewel Fixed Lug Case, Vintage Military Timepiece

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  1917 Waltham “Cadet” Trench Watch – 3/0 Size – WWI Era – 7 Jewel – Serviced
  
  Sometimes a watch isn’t just something you wear—it’s something you keep for yourself because of how it makes you feel. This 1917 Waltham trench watch is one of those pieces. It’s more than 100 years old, yet it carries itself with a quiet dignity that makes you pause, hold it, and imagine the stories it’s already lived.
  
  ✨ Why This Watch Resonates
  
  • Made in 1917, while the U.S. was still in the thick of WWI.
  
  • Original “Cadet” case, a hybrid of ¼ 14K gold and ¾ nickel, with its engine-turned pattern still crisp—a rare survivor.
  
  • Waltham 3/0 size, 7 jewel movement—less common than the usual 0-size trench watches, giving this one an extra layer of rarity.
  
  • Fully restored: serviced movement, NOS crystal and hands, new crown/stem/sleeve, freshly polished case.
  
  • Fitted with a brand new black oily leather strap with a stainless buckle, period correct and ready to wear.
  
  ✨ The Personal Side of History
  
  This watch was designed at a time when wristwatches for men were still new—born out of necessity in the trenches. Soldiers could no longer fumble with pocket watches under fire; they needed time at a glance. Jewelers adapted small pocket movements into wrist cases with wire lugs, and the trench watch was born.
  
  Owning this piece isn’t just about adding to a collection—it’s about carrying that legacy on your own wrist. Every time you wind it, you connect with a century of history and craftsmanship that has survived wars, depressions, and the passing of generations.
  
  ✨ Technical Highlights
  
  • Manufacturer: Waltham Watch Co. (Waltham, Massachusetts)
  
  • Grade: No. 361
  
  • Movement Serial Number: 21558395
  
  • Estimated Production: 1917
  
  • Jewels: 7
  
  • Size: 3/0s
  
  • Movement Type: Pendant set, hunting configuration
  
  • Case: ¼ 14K gold, ¾ nickel, approx. 32mm wide
  
  • Strap: New 14mm black oily leather
  
  ✨ Condition & Care
  
  This watch has been:
  
  • Completely overhauled and serviced
  
  • Fit with NOS crystal and hands
  
  • Cleaned and regulated for accuracy
  
  • Polished by hand to reveal its original luster
  
  • Paired with a brand new leather strap
  
  ✨ Why Keep This One for Yourself?
  
  Not every watch has to be about brand names or prestige. Some are about character, resilience, and connection. This is a watch you buy for yourself because it speaks to you—because you appreciate the fact that it’s survived more than a century and still runs beautifully.
  
  It’s not flashy, it’s not trying to impress anyone—but it has a quiet strength and elegance that feels good to wear. Watches like this don’t just tell time, they remind you that time itself is precious.
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