1903 Waltham Sterling Silver Demi-Hunter Trench Watch - Restored 0 Size Antique Timepiece

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  Spectacular Rare Waltham WWI Trench Watch – Half Hunter in Solid Sterling Silver – Restored Masterpiece
  
  If you looked this watch up in the dictionary, it would say: Spectacular.
  
  I’m thrilled to offer a truly rare and exceptional piece—an original early 20th-century “Half Hunter” Trench Watch in solid sterling silver. This timepiece took four months to fully restore from the ground up, and the results speak for themselves. Watches like this are incredibly hard to source in complete, working, and authentic condition.
  
  This is not a mass-produced wristwatch. It’s a survivor—refined, restored, and built for someone who values history, precision, and soul.
  
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  Key Details:
  
  • Style: Half Hunter (a hinged-lid design with a 12.5mm viewing crystal)
  
  • Case: Solid Sterling Silver, manufactured by A.W.C. & Co.
  
  • Dial: Original Military Shadow Box Dial, marked “Waltham USA”—a likely UK export piece, beautifully preserved
  
  • Movement: High-grade Waltham Riverside, 17 Jewels, Hunting configuration, 0-size, made in 1903
  
  • Band: New black leather open-ended strap with polished yellow buckle
  
  • Size: 34.4mm (10-4 o’clock), 38.1mm including crown
  
  • Age: 98 years old
  
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  What Makes It Special:
  
  This is a genuine WWI-era Trench Watch, built at a time when pocket watch movements were adapted into wristwear for military officers. The case has fixed wire lugs, a hallmark of true trench design, and the lid offers added protection in harsh conditions. These were the watches worn in the trenches of Europe—tough, elegant, and made to last.
  
  The case has been gently polished to restore its natural luster, but I’ve kept its original character intact. There are a few light marks on the silver case—honest signs of age—but no discoloration or deep damage. At 101 years old, it still shines beautifully.
  
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  Restoration Work (Completed April 2025):
  
  • New 12.5mm crystal
  
  • Full overhaul and professional service
  
  • Dial and enamel numerals cleaned and restored for clarity
  
  • Gently cleaned and tuned movement
  
  • New strap installed
  
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  Movement Specs:
  
  
  • Manufacturer: Waltham Watch Co., Massachusetts
  
  
  • Grade: Riverside
  
  
  • Serial: 12644562
  
  
  • Model Year: 1903
  
  
  • Size: 0s
  
  
  • Jewels: 17
  
  
  • Setting: Pendant
  
  
  • Wind: Stem
  
  
  • Regulator: Patent
  
  
  • Hairspring: Breguet
  
  
  • Adjusted to Position: Yes
  
  
  
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  Why This Watch?
  
  Watches like this don’t come around often—especially not in this condition. I’ve seen only a few in recent years, and fewer still with this level of care and authenticity. If you’re after a flawless case, you’ll pay significantly more. But if you’re looking for originality, history, and quality craftsmanship, this is the one.
  
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  This watch needs a good home. Could that be you?
  
  
  I don’t just sell watches—I restore them with purpose, care, and passion. I back every sale and stay available before and after your purchase. You’re not just buying a timepiece. You’re becoming a caretaker of history.
  
  
  If you have questions or want more photos, just ask. I also have an 18k gold trench watch available for serious collectors.
  
  
  Thanks for looking—and for supporting independent watch restoration.
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