Silver U.S. WWI Trench Chronograph

Description:

Silver U.S. WWI Trench Chronograph, Berna Watch Company, Switzerland, c. 1915, the enamel Arabic numeral dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and thirty minute chronograph at 3, pierced hour and minute hands, center-mounted sweep split second hand, single button for winding, setting and chronograph operation, 17-jewel nickel Swiss movement, in a sterling silver case with wire lugs, army green fabric strap with metal clasp with US cut out, dia. 33 mm.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Watch winds, sets and chronograph operates and is currently running. Considerable wear to the fabric strap at one lug.


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