Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Demi Hunter Guilloche Enamel Bezel Cover Top.

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• Details
  WWI-Era Solid 18K Gold Demi-Hunter Trench Watch — Rose Guilloché Enamel Bezel, Blue Numerals — Pin-Set — Serviced
  
  You’ve just stumbled into the extraordinary.
  
  This is the only example I’ve ever handled: a solid 18 karat yellow gold trench watch with a light-rose guilloché enameled chapter ring and deep blue enamel numerals—a mesmerizing combination you may never see again.
  
  Guilloché is the old-world craft of cutting precise, repeating lines into metal, then laying translucent enamel over the pattern. On gold, it shimmers. In person, this bezel looks like it’s lit from within.
  
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  Why this piece matters
  
  • Demi-Hunter (Half-Hunter) case in solid 18K gold with a porthole in the hinged lid—so you can read the time with the cover closed.
  
  • Rose guilloché enamel chapter ring with blue enamel numerals—rare, labor-intensive, and utterly captivating.
  
  • Two crystals (outer in the lid + inner over the dial), a premium feature that helped keep dust and debris out.
  
  • Pin-set setting at ~4 o’clock (press the small pin while turning the crown to set; wind clockwise to power).
  
  • Early 1900s / WWI era UK-sourced wristwatch—historically correct, wearable, and remarkably preserved.
  
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  Restoration & recent care
  
  • Hinge tube professionally repaired (the lid now opens and closes as it should—solid and true).
  
  • Case gently hand-polished to revive that unmistakable 18K glow while preserving integrity.
  
  • Dial carefully cleaned (note the 24-hour inner circle—a fabulous period detail).
  
  • Movement fully torn down and serviced under my ownership. It runs beautifully as of this listing.
  
  • Previous owner (UK) reported a service ~6–7 years prior; my recent service brings it current.
  
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  Specs (approx.
  
  • Case width: 33 mm without crown (about 39 mm including the pumpkin crown)
  
  • Lug style: Fixed (wire-style)
  
  • Strap: Brand-new 22 mm open-ended black leather with white top stitch & stainless tang buckle
  
  • Setting: Pin-set at ~4 o’clock
  
  • Origin: Acquired in the UK
  
  • Movement: Early 1900s Swiss (maker not yet confirmed; research ongoing) with blued screws and fine finishing
  
  Note: I am continuing research on the exact movement maker. I’ll update the listing if new, verified details emerge.
  
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  Condition notes (read carefully)
  
  • Enamel: tiny, honest scratch near ~11 o’clock on the outer enamel ring (please see photos).
  
  • Hinges & lugs: straight, healthy, not stretched—a strong sign of careful handling over the last century.
  
  • Crystal(s): clear and properly seated.
  
  • Timekeeping: excellent for a vintage mechanical watch; as always with 100+ year-old pieces, daily wear and position can affect rate.
  
  • Water: not pressure-tested—avoid water.
  
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  A quick history refresher (and why demi-hunters are special)
  
  During WWI (1914–1918), the wristwatch emerged from necessity. Jewelers re-cased small pocket movements into wrist cases with fixed wire lugs so soldiers could read time at a glance. Demi-hunter cases, like this one, were costlier to build: a hinged metal lid protects the dial, while the porthole lets you read the hands without opening the cover. Add guilloché enamel on gold, and you’re looking at a luxury-grade field solution—beauty meeting purpose.
  
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  Why buy this for yourself
  
  Because some watches don’t just keep time—they keep you company. This one slips under a cuff, glows in evening light, and quietly reminds you that good things endure. If you’ve been waiting for a vintage piece that feels both personal and historically important, this is that watch.
  
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  Final notes
  • Photos are part of the description—zoom in and enjoy the details.
  
  • I pack and ship with great care.
  
  • Questions? Want additional angles? Message me—I’m happy to help.
  
  This is a once-in-a-decade find: a solid 18K demi-hunter trench watch with rose guilloché enamel and blue numerals—a true survivor from the dawn of the wristwatch era, restored with respect and ready for its next chapter on your wrist.
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