1915 Sterling Silver Dennison cased WW1/Trench Watch with 15 Jewels, Stunning Two Tone Enamel Dial

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  1915 Swiss Trench Watch – Sterling Silver Dennison Screw-Back Case – 15 Jewel Swiss Movement
  
  I don’t often step outside of American-made pieces, but this one spoke to me the moment I found it. A Swiss-made Trench Watch, housed in a sterling silver Dennison case from 1915. At 110 years old, it is nothing short of remarkable—and I couldn’t resist bringing it back to life.
  
  ✨ Why This Case is Important
  
  The case is a masterpiece, manufactured by Alfred Lufkin Dennison (ALD), one of England’s most respected case makers. Dennison cases are highly sought after for their strength, precision, and craftsmanship. look at the personalization.on the case back. This was a wedding gift. What a beautiful beginning for this timepiece. Won’t you continue its generational legacy?
  
  This sterling silver case (.925) weighs nearly 20 grams, twice as heavy as many traditional cases of the era. Both the bezel and case back screw down, creating a tighter seal than snap-on cases. The threaded coin edge bezel is still perfectly intact—never cross-threaded like so many others. For a sterling case to survive over a century in this condition is extraordinarily rare.
  
  Inside are the hallmarks that tell its story:
  
  • Anchor – Birmingham assay office
  
  • Lion – sterling silver (.925 purity)
  
  • Lowercase “r” – 1915 date letter
  
  • ALD – Alfred Lufkin Dennison, legendary case maker
  
  Case measures 35.5mm wide (without lugs), with a 6.75mm onion crown—gently worn around the edges, a badge of honor for a watch that has lived through more than a century.
  
  ✨ The Movement
  
  Inside is a finely made 15-jewel Swiss movement (possibly Buren), running beautifully as of this listing. Like many trench watches, it features a trditional stem and crown design.
  
  ✨ Dennison & Swiss Watchmaking
  
  Dennison was the official English case maker for many imported movements, protecting English watchmakers from cheap foreign imports while giving Swiss firms like Longines, IWC, and Buren access to the English market through robust, well-made cases.
  
  Throughout the early 20th century, the Swiss watch industry was a network of specialized makers: movements, cases, and dials often produced separately. Firms like Borgel pioneered waterproof and dustproof screw cases, which became invaluable during WWI. This watch is part of that legacy.
  
  ✨ Condition & Restoration
  
  • Full service completed
  
  • Thorough cleaning and regulation
  
  • Original sterling silver case left unpolished to preserve its history
  
  • Newly installed period-correct 12mm hand made alligator leather strap with stainless buckle, new crystal as well
  
  • Two-tone dial in a rare combination, beautifully preserved
  
  ✨ Why This Watch is Special
  
  This is what I call a “sleeper piece.” It may not carry the name of Jaeger, Eterna, or Harwood, but it carries the same craftsmanship, quality, and history—housed in one of the most desirable sterling cases of the era. Elegant, sturdy, and over a century old, it remains a true slice of living history.
  
  ✨ The Story of Alfred Lufkin Dennison
  
  To truly appreciate this watch, you have to understand the man behind its case. Alfred Lufkin Dennison (1812–1895) was a pioneer of modern watchmaking.
  
  He co-founded the Waltham Watch Company in Massachusetts, the first American firm to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. His vision revolutionized horology, making accurate timekeeping accessible while retaining fine craftsmanship.
  
  When financial struggles forced him out of Waltham, Dennison moved to England. In 1874, he established the Dennison Watch Case Company in Birmingham, producing some of the finest cases in the world. His cases housed movements from Waltham, Elgin, Longines, Omega, Buren, and countless others—American and Swiss alike.
  
  Dennison’s cases earned a reputation for being robust, precise, and elegant. During the First World War, they became the standard for many trench watches. Collectors prize them today not just for their quality, but because they represent a living bridge between American innovation and European horological tradition.
  
  This 1915 sterling screw-back example reflects everything Dennison stood for: strength, beauty, and utility. At nearly 20 grams of silver, with hallmarks crisp after more than a century, it is not just a case but a monument to Dennison’s legacy—a piece of history you can wear and treasure.
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