1918 Rolex Sterling Silver Officer Trench Watch

Before Hans Wilsdorf created the first waterproof watch the Rolex "Oyster" in 1926, the Rolex brand made high-quality wristwatches and pocket watches. During the first world war, Rolex manufactured "Officer Trench watches" that were issued to various armies around the world. Stock # RLXSTOF Brand Rolex Style Officer's Trench Watch Model N/A Serial 70XXXX Size Men's Material Sterling Silver Dial White Porcelain Millimeters 34 Bracelet Canvas Single-Pass NATO Strap   CASE & BRACELET The sterling silver pocket watch-style case is both charming and in great condition, the back opens to reveal the movement and the top of the watch opens to show the dial. The large onion crown is believed to be an early replacement which is common on these watches. The watch features its original engraving. The watch comes supplied on a canvas single-pass NATO strap. DIAL & HANDS The white porcelain enamel dial is a beautiful representation of early Rolex watchmakin