In review: The Vario 1918 Trench
A beautiful retelling of the classing tool watch.
Trench watches were the first wristwatches. Designed for Doughboys in World War I, they were essentially pocket watches retrofitted, usually with welded lugs, into wristwatches. This meant they were often big and thick and featured a unique cage system that protected the crystal from bumps and scrapes.
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