Omega Military Trench Watch WW1 — Solid Silver Case — Pre-owned

Rare 1914 trench timepiece — Silver 24-hour military dial

This Omega trench watch from the early years of the First World War embodies one of the major turning points in watchmaking: the transition from the pocket watch to the military wristwatch. Featuring a 36mm solid silver case and a white dial with a period patina, it bears the authentic marks of a century of service and remains a highly rare collector's item for enthusiasts of wartime timepieces.

📌 Sale ended — Check out our similar items still available

Omega Military Trench Watch – WW1 Period – Solid Silver Case

Offered for auction is a highly charming and rare Omega Military Trench Watch, a beautiful early wristwatch from the WW1 period, representing one of the most fascinating chapters in the evolution of horology. Before wristwatches became standard, pieces like this marked the transition from pocket watches to practical military timepieces, created for soldiers who needed quick and reliable time reading in the field.

This example features a 36 mm solid silver case, elegant wire lugs, a classic white dial with large black Arabic numerals, a red inner 13–24 hour military scale, blued hands and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock. The dial shows an honest and attractive age patina, giving the watch a strong historical presence and authentic vintage character.

Technical Details

Brand: Omega
Model: Military Trench Watch / WW1 Period
Case Material: Solid silver
Case Size: 36mm
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals
Dial Details: Red inner military 13–24 hour scale, small seconds at 6 o'clock, blued hands, beautiful age patina
Case Details: Classic trench-style wire lugs, solid silver case with visible hallmarks
Movement: Swiss mechanical Omega movement
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
Water Resistance: Not tested
Strap: Generic leather strap
Wrist Size: Fits wrists up to approximately 19 cm
Box: Generic watch box

Condition Report

The watch is in Grade B condition, very good considering its age and historical nature.

The solid silver case shows visible signs of age, light scratches, small marks and natural wear, all consistent with a watch from this period. The dial has a very attractive vintage patina, with visible aging around the center and military scale, adding character and authenticity to the piece. The acrylic glass may show light signs of use.

The watch has not been tested for water resistance, therefore contact with water is not recommended.

Please examine all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description.

Story & Heritage

This Omega is the kind of watch that tells more than time — it carries history. During the First World War, wristwatches became essential tools for officers and soldiers, offering a practical advantage over traditional pocket watches. These early trench watches often used high-quality mechanical movements placed in silver cases with wire lugs, creating a new form of timepiece that would later define the modern wristwatch.

Omega was already one of Switzerland's most respected watchmakers at the beginning of the 20th century, known for precision, reliability and strong mechanical construction. A piece like this reflects that early reputation, with a signed Swiss Omega movement and a design created for function, legibility and endurance.

The oversized Arabic numerals, red military 24-hour scale, small seconds and blued hands give this watch a powerful period look. The aged dial and solid silver case make it not only a collectible Omega, but also a small historical object — a rare survivor from the era when the wristwatch became a serious instrument of modern life.

A wonderful opportunity for collectors of early Omega watches, military timepieces and historically important wristwatches.

Internal Reference Number – Itm. 803