The trench watch (wristlet) is a type of watch that came into use by the military during World War I, as pocket watches were not practical in combat. It was a transitional design between pocket watches and wristwatches , incorporating features of both.

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2019年9月11日 · By today's standards, trench watches, or "wristlets" as they were known, look quite radical. The demands of trench warfare meant that soldiers needed to protect their watches while entering and exiting the trench, so naturally the crystal was the primary element to protect.

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2019年8月8日 · Many people call any watch with wire lugs a "trench watch", even watches that are clearly ladies watches (which I discuss at Ladies "trench" watches?). But are there any features that distinguish a "trench watch", i.e. one that was designed to be used "at the front" in the trenches during the First World War, from other wristwatches of the period?

World War I Trench watches, with their battlefield connotations and iconic styling, are cherished by militaria collectors and old watch aficionados alike.

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Wrist watches were known as “wristlets”, mainly worn as ladies jewelry. The trench warfare of the First World War meant that men needed a watch that could be seen easily. The original “trench watches” were often pocket watches that had been customized to fit onto a leather bracelet.