WALTHAM Field & Marine “Red 12”

All about the WALTHAM Field & Marine “Red 12”

The trench or field watch was developed for the military during the First World War because pocket watches were impractical in combat use. It was a transitional model between pocket and wristwatches and combined features of both. With the Field & Marine, Waltham invented the first waterproof, dustproof and mustard gas resistant watch . Today, the Trench Watch is an iconic watch design that combines classic elegance with the practicality of a military watch.

The design DNA of the Field & Marine can be found in the area of ​​the crown and the crown protection. This area sets the Field & Marine apart from all other watches. In the past, the bayonet crown, the screwed bezel and the compressor case back ensured water resistance and made the Field & Marine the first waterproof wristwatch, that has ever been made. Today the Waltham Field & Marine is the only watch with a bayonet crown.

The dial and case design are inspired by the original 1918 model and have been updated in subtle but noticeable ways to meet today's demands for aesthetics and User-friendliness.

The “Red 12” is a famous trademark. It adorns most important Waltham timepieces and trench clocks from the early 20th century through the 1960s.

The book “The Inconvenient Truth about the World's First Waterproof Watch” by NAWCC award-winning Waltham and WWI watch historian Stan Czubernat documents the story of the brilliant Charles Depollier and his waterproof wristwatch technology. His collaboration with Waltham resulted in the first waterproof Waltham Field & Marine.

Specifications

Type of production: Swiss made, in-house production

Production quality level: Top quality

case size:

• Diameter: 41 mm
• Thickness: 13.40 mm
• lugs: 46.9 mm

housing features:

• 316L stainless steel
• Double-domed, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Triple coated anti-reflective glass under the glass
• Bayonet crown lock with brass locking lever (inspired by Depollier patent)
• Compressor housing base system with “Chuck Key” opening
• Surface finishing: Polished bezel, 12 to 6 brushed on the top, vertical brushed case, circular brushed case back

Dial: Enamel finish

• Luminous (Superluminova© Grade X1) hour markers and H/M hands

bracelet:

• Genuine leather strap with Waltham “W” embroidery on the lugs
• Simple exchange system
• 316L stainless steel pin buckle

bracelet width: 20-20 mm

Waterproofness: 30 ATM | 1000 FT | 300 m

Movement: Swiss Sellita SW200

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date

gemstones: 26

Elevator: Mechanical, automatic winding, 28,800 bph / 4 Hz

Power reserve: 38 hours