Waltham Depollier & Son Sterling Silver Trench Watch with the coveted “ Khaki” Crown”

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  I want to share with you a hard to find watch. This is a J Depollier and Sons solid sterling silver 3/0 size “Trench” watch with the “Khaki” crown at 12 o’clock. Highly coveted!
  
  What is a “Trench Watch” ?
  
  They were created using 3/0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing into watch cases that were meant to worn on the wrist. The watch movement companies would send their movements to independent jewelers, who in turn would select the cases (as described below) to house the movement.
  
  So the ordering process might go like this. A customer walks in to a jeweler, with the help of the jeweler, the customer selects a 15 jeweled movement, then they go on to the case selection. The jeweler may recommend a higher end case manufactures like Depollier, and then it is the style of case as many manufactures had several different styles. Once a complete selection was made, the jeweler put it together and delivered the watch. That is how many Trench Watches (wrist watches) were born in the early 1900’s.
  
  The movements often came from women pocket watches because the wrist watch as we know was just being discovered. It is not uncommon to see various movements used in different cases, with various years. Remember the wrist watch was just being developed.
  
  They often have some of the following characteristics:
  
  Fixed or Wire Lug: No traditional spring bar attachment as found in today’s watches.
  
  Case Material: Solid Gold / Sterling Silver (925) / Silverode or Gold Filled were used. (This case lid snaps snug on the case. This is important to note as many cases were badly damaged by their owners over the past 100 years. This watch case has been taken care of throughout its 100 years, it is in remarkable shape)
  
  *For more practical purposes, a special alloy was developed which went by several different names, such as, “Silveroid, Silverore, Silverode or Silverine. “Silveroid” appears to have become the standard name for this metal that consisted of 45% nickel, 54% copper and 1% manganese. This metal was fairly hard wearing and could withstand the rigors of everyday use, for instance on the Railroads.
  
  Case Manufactures: There were many case manufacturers that made cases for Trench Watches. Some of the more well know were: Dennison (English Manufacturer) Illinois (not affiliated with the Illinois Watch Company) J Depollier and Sons, Wadsworth, Fahys, Philadelphia, Fortune and many more
  
  WW1 was 1914 to 1918, that is the the time frame of many Trench Watches.
  
  One of my favorite trench watch cases from WWI were made by J. Depollier & Son. These cases had high quality manufacturing details that made them some of the best of their day. In late 1917, Depollier came out with their “double clinched bezel” which helped prevent dust and moisture from infiltrating the watch. Depollier cases were very well made and some of the collectible today, the bezels and case backs always snap together crisply. Depollier cases were available in Nickel, Sterling Silver, 14k Solid Gold, 18k Solid Gold and Platinum
  
  This case design with the crown at 12 o’clock makes it high desirable. It is sterling silver. It has the. The watch has the coveted “Khaki” crown make it extra collectible and rare,following measurements:
  
  31.5 MM Wide
  
  10.88 MM Deep
  
  The band is a brand new 14 MM Black Oily leather opened end with a stainless steel buckle
  
  The dial has been sent to International Dial for a comprehensive cleaning and “aged” luminous material was applied to the numbers and hands.
  
  The movement has the following specs. It has been cleaned and timed to insure accurate time keeping. Please keep in mind it is 102 years young!
  
  For accuracy sake I point out that the hands have a little oxidation, they are original to the watch. It cannot see it without a jeweler’s loupe, but I do point that out
  
  Grade: No. 310
  
  Manufacturer: Waltham
  
  Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
  
  Movement Serial Number: 22380277
  
  Grade: No. 310
  
  Model: 1907
  
  Estimated Production Year: 1918
  
  Run Quantity: 15,000
  
  Total Production: 116,500
  
  Size: 3/0s
  
  Jewels: 7 Jewel
  
  Movement Configuration: Openface
  
  Movement Finish: Nickel
  
  Movement Setting: Pendant
  
  Plate: 3/4 Plate
  
  Hairspring: Breguet
  
  Adjusted: No
  
  I will pack this like a porcelain doll. I will insure it for safe arrival. I only ship one day a week unless I am traveling, if I am, I will notify you and it may take up you 14 days to mail it. Please use the pictures as part of the description. If you need additional information, please ask. I value my customer relationships.
  
  This watch is not water resistant; they did not have the expertise to make water resistant watches in large productions. They did have a specific dive watch, but that’s another story. Don’t wear this a the beach. Use prudent judgement.
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