Product Details
＋AMBULANCE Red Cross
WWI Doctor’s Watch
Trench Watch
By Marvin Watch Co.
TRENCH WATCHES - "A transitional design between pocket watches and wristwatches." - "From pocket watches those trench watches inherited hinged front and back covers. The lugs for a strap looked like a thick wire attachment to the classical round shape of pocket watches rather than an integrated part of the body of the later and modern wristwatches.”
During World War I, the Red Cross symbol was used on a variety of items, including watches “Trench Watches”, to indicate that they were affiliated with the organization and its humanitarian efforts. They often featured the Red Cross symbol on the dial, and they were designed to be rugged and durable, with features such as shatter-resistant crystals and luminous hands and markers for readability in low-light conditions.
Produced in limited quantities for use by medical personnel and aid workers during the war, this is a UNIQUE timepiece! Signed “AMBULANCE” and the Red Cross symbol on the dial, it is a Service wristwatch -Doctor’s Watch- from WWI.
It is a manual wind watch powered by a mechanical movement made by Marvin Watch Co., 12 jewels, 2 adjust, sweep second, Swiss made. Cased in a 33.4mm round silver case with wires attached to the case. The case back is also signed by Marvin Watch Co.
The dial is SUPER CLEAN featuring an art deco style. The dial is white with big Arabic Numerals, bold minute tracks, matching luminous minute and hour hands, and a red sweep second hand. As we mentioned, the dial is signed with the Ambulance name and a Red Cross symbol – “The symbol of the Red Cross represents neutrality, impartiality, and humanity.”
Matching perfect with the era, this watch comes with a vintage bund brown one-piece leather strap.
This watch is in good condition! Runs very well and keep great time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.
IMPORTANT – Please be prepared to stand behind any offer you make. Once we accept an offer, it takes the product off of the market for us AND other buyers. If you are considering making an offer and would like to know if we would accept a price, please simply message us and ask PRIOR to making the offer. We ask that you please make a formal offer only once you are committed to the offer.
Movement:
Marvin Watch Co.
12 Jewels
2 ADJ
Swiss Made
Case Back Markers:
Marvin Watch Co.
SWISS
1134
Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter 33.4
Case Diameter with Crown 35.7
Case Lug to Lug 40
Case Thickness 10.6
Lug Width 11
Band Width 40
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust light, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
See all the photos, feel free to ask questions if you have any.
It will be carefully packed.
Check out my other items listed.
Thanks for looking!
WA-2025
WWI Doctor’s Watch
Trench Watch
By Marvin Watch Co.
TRENCH WATCHES - "A transitional design between pocket watches and wristwatches." - "From pocket watches those trench watches inherited hinged front and back covers. The lugs for a strap looked like a thick wire attachment to the classical round shape of pocket watches rather than an integrated part of the body of the later and modern wristwatches.”
During World War I, the Red Cross symbol was used on a variety of items, including watches “Trench Watches”, to indicate that they were affiliated with the organization and its humanitarian efforts. They often featured the Red Cross symbol on the dial, and they were designed to be rugged and durable, with features such as shatter-resistant crystals and luminous hands and markers for readability in low-light conditions.
Produced in limited quantities for use by medical personnel and aid workers during the war, this is a UNIQUE timepiece! Signed “AMBULANCE” and the Red Cross symbol on the dial, it is a Service wristwatch -Doctor’s Watch- from WWI.
It is a manual wind watch powered by a mechanical movement made by Marvin Watch Co., 12 jewels, 2 adjust, sweep second, Swiss made. Cased in a 33.4mm round silver case with wires attached to the case. The case back is also signed by Marvin Watch Co.
The dial is SUPER CLEAN featuring an art deco style. The dial is white with big Arabic Numerals, bold minute tracks, matching luminous minute and hour hands, and a red sweep second hand. As we mentioned, the dial is signed with the Ambulance name and a Red Cross symbol – “The symbol of the Red Cross represents neutrality, impartiality, and humanity.”
Matching perfect with the era, this watch comes with a vintage bund brown one-piece leather strap.
This watch is in good condition! Runs very well and keep great time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.
IMPORTANT – Please be prepared to stand behind any offer you make. Once we accept an offer, it takes the product off of the market for us AND other buyers. If you are considering making an offer and would like to know if we would accept a price, please simply message us and ask PRIOR to making the offer. We ask that you please make a formal offer only once you are committed to the offer.
Movement:
Marvin Watch Co.
12 Jewels
2 ADJ
Swiss Made
Case Back Markers:
Marvin Watch Co.
SWISS
1134
Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter 33.4
Case Diameter with Crown 35.7
Case Lug to Lug 40
Case Thickness 10.6
Lug Width 11
Band Width 40
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust light, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
See all the photos, feel free to ask questions if you have any.
It will be carefully packed.
Check out my other items listed.
Thanks for looking!
WA-2025
