trench watch
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type of watch that came into use by the military during World War I, as pocket watches were not practical in combat; it was a transitional design between pocket watches and wrist watches, incorporating features of both
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Within Vinony's link graph, trench watch is referenced by 12 other articles, and connects out to World War I, International Standard Book Number and radium.
It sits within the topics Military equipment of World War I and Watches.
Its subject is documented across 7 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Subclass of
- wristwatch
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- Trench watch 1916 gold.jpg
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- Trench watches
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