W.W.I. Period Sterling Silver AMEX Hunter Wrist Watch. 1916

W.W.I. Period Sterling Silver AMEX Hunter Wrist Watch. 1916

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W.W.I. period 'Amex' wrist watch with a sterling silver full hunter case. Dating from 1916. Watches such as these were designed with military use in mind and were more often that not sold to troops as private purchase items.

Sterling silver hunter case with sprung loaded cover, snap on bezel and hinged back. Protective cover is opened automatically by pressing a button mounted on the side of the case at the 4 o'clock position. Case is stamped with a British sterling silver import hallmark corresponding to the year 1916. Silver wire lugs. Case width (not including crown or button) : 35mm. Case condition : 85%.

White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds. Black Roman numerals and a red number 12. Blued steel hands and numerals. Dial condition : 100%

Good quality, gilt, 13 ligne, 15 jewel, Swiss made movement. Signed, "Amex". Movement condition (appearance) : 98%. Recently serviced. Time keeping : good.

Inventory No. 475

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