{"product_id":"seltenste-offiziers-militar-soldaten-knopflochuhr-1-weltkrieg-wk-1-1914-1918","title":"Rarest Officer Military Soldier Buttonhole Watch World War I WWI 1914 - 1918","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"299\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper rare and sought-after original WWI Officer's Buttonhole Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"299\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring World War I, the incredibly important task of telling time for coordinating attacks or artillery fire, for example, was a major problem: a proper wristwatch hadn't really been invented yet, a pocket watch was too cumbersome to pull out of a pocket when speed was essential, and the widespread pocket watch in a leather strap with a sleeve on the wrist, as worn by even Kaiser Wilhelm with his uniform, hindered the wearer and was very susceptible to damage in the trenches.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"299\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor this reason, many renowned Swiss manufacturers developed so-called \"buttonhole watches\" for officers, which were attached to, in, or with a buttonhole of the uniform – in the case of the ultra-small model in this offering, probably on the sleeve.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"299\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis high-quality solution, affordable only for officers, did not hinder wearing and reliably showed the time, like a later wristwatch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"299\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"31\"\u003eofficer's buttonhole watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom World War I was a pocket watch worn in a way that allowed it to be quickly read without having to reach deep into a pocket. The name comes from the fact that the watch was often attached directly to the buttonhole of a uniform jacket\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1e20zw2\" data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"187r5uw\" data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"329\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eapprox. 1914–1918\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4tg4u3\" data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"412\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMostly small or specially made mini pocket watches (approx. 18mm - 2mm diameter).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9zveog\" data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"574\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eManual winding with Swiss or German movements.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nfvd0u\" data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSilver, nickel silver, or nickel-plated metal; rarely gold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vccf97\" data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eWearing method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAttached to the buttonhole of the uniform jacket, allowing the watch to be read quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zjumu5\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eMilitary Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn World War I, accurate timekeeping was crucial for coordinating attacks and artillery fire. Many officers procured their watches privately, as they were not always official equipment. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome common brands include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15a85x\" data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOmega\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lyf7sl\" data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLongines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wlg39x\" data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eZenith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1etlrsl\" data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDoxa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fetjdh\" data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJunghans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6j9y6f\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLaco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(known for pilot's watches somewhat later)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vvh5ej\" data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eCollector's Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe value depends on several factors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"122x4h4\" data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer and rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6b39o3\" data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal condition (dial, hands, case)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gae3c7\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction of the movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f4x2lt\" data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary markings or engravings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hzxw1c\" data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal chain or leather strap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon officer's buttonhole watches from the World War I era often range from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e€150–€600\u003c\/span\u003e. Rare brands, precious metal cases, or watches with verifiable military provenance can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003efetch €1,000 or significantly more\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0039f3;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase diameter: 28mm, Dial diameter: 18mm, Height including crown: 40mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper crown fluted, side pin for setting the time. 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