Can This WW1 Military Watch be saved???

This watch is over 100 years old... and represents the birth of the modern wristwatch. Long before dive watches, chronographs and luxury sports watches, soldiers began strapping pocket watch movements to their wrists out of necessity. The result was the trench watch.... one of the most important developments in horological history. When this WW1-era Swiss watch arrived on my bench, it was completely blackened with dirt, packed with decades of grime, and barely ticking. Inside was a 15-jewel Swiss movement that hadn't seen proper maintenance for generations. In this restoration, we're taking the watch completely apart, cleaning away a century of neglect, and finding out whether this piece of history still has life left in it. Is it too far gone... or can this WW1 trench watch be saved? Inside this restoration: • Full teardown of a WW1-era Swiss movement • The history behind trench watches and the birth of the wristwatch • Cleaning over 100 years of dirt and grime • Reassembly, oiling and adjustment • Final reveal – does it run? Next Restoration: We have a lovely gold 1960's Bulova which I hope to restore back to grace... lets see. Next episode: I'm putting a modern DIY watchmaking kit to the test to find out whether it can really turn a complete beginner into a watchmaker. If you enjoy vintage watch restoration, history and horology: 👍 Drop a like if you enjoyed the restoration 💬 Would you rather own a WW1 or WW2 military watch? 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss the next restoration #watchrestoration #trenchwatch #ww1 #vintagewatch #horology #watchmaking