I do enjoy a good challenge. WWI era 1914–1918 'RUBAIYAT'. the production date of 1916 is an estimate only.
The black dial of this watch suggests British Military use perhaps but ultimately could have been worn by an Army officer of either side.
*The U.S. didn't officially enter WWI until April 6, 1917.
WOOOOWWWWW !!!! What an amazing find !!! I am seriously jealous of this one! Where did you got it ????
In reply to WOOOOWWWWW !!!! What an… by mart1n888
TheBay, I jumped on it immediately.
Well at least we now know who bought it.
Well bought.
This one actually belongs in the museum :-)
In reply to Well at least we now know… by mybulova_admin
it's right where it belongs for now admin :)
The only difference I can see is the 7 jewel vs the 15 jewel in the ad. So this could be 1 of 200.
In reply to The only difference I can… by JimDon5822
I'm not sure Jim, the ad states 'the same type as been used at the front since the start of the war' and is entered for an example of the case design. *The war started in 1914 so the subject watch could be as early as 1914.
What is the diameter of the movement in mm?
In reply to What is the diameter of the… by Alex
I do not have the movement out of the case at this time but approx 28.1mm +/-
In reply to I do not have the movement… by FifthAvenueRes…
The case measures 33.6mm +/-