Post by GLADIATOR on May 16, 2013 9:38:05 GMT -6
One of my first and main areas of interest in Horology was who made the first wristwatch and when?
Strange really that even 5 or 6 yrs ago few (or no one I talked) to, could really answer that.
I am glad to say in past few years the interest in early wristwatches has been more researched and collected.
In my quest to learn, I come across and buy many strange items - really anything that helps date and prove who and when the first wristwatches happened.
Here is an interesting piece its a model made by Atlas of France of a 'French WW I Artilleryman Checking his Wrist Watch.' As these very carefully researched and made models - it shows again that WWI wore so called 'Trench watches'
Its a cute piece made to great detail.
Editions Atlas of France. French WW I Artilleryman Checking his Wrist Watch.
Here is a bit more about the company and an early catalog:
These are from a company in France called Editions Atlas. The company produces a vast range of collectible items of just about everything collectible you can think of. The figure here is part of a premier collection they offered on French Military History. These were offered in limited production by subscription only. The figure came with a booklet that had historical facts about it. Similar to what Del Prado did with some of their figures offering an Osprey booklet with the figure.. The collections that I know of this company did are The Great War / WW I which is the figure offered here from that collection. also they did Napoleons Marshals/generals and they did an extensive range of the STARLUX Napoleonic collection in metal. I believe the time period these collections were offered is around 2005 to 2008?? The French collector sources tell me these are licensed and produced through "King & Country". The quality and detail is excellent. These are all metal cast, original factory paint, 54mm in size. On the underside of the base is a description of the figure and time line of the period he is from.. They originally came in a bubble pack with the booklet enclosed. Displayed with the images see a sales brochure to see how these were marketed.
Regards
adam
Strange really that even 5 or 6 yrs ago few (or no one I talked) to, could really answer that.
I am glad to say in past few years the interest in early wristwatches has been more researched and collected.
In my quest to learn, I come across and buy many strange items - really anything that helps date and prove who and when the first wristwatches happened.
Here is an interesting piece its a model made by Atlas of France of a 'French WW I Artilleryman Checking his Wrist Watch.' As these very carefully researched and made models - it shows again that WWI wore so called 'Trench watches'
Its a cute piece made to great detail.
Editions Atlas of France. French WW I Artilleryman Checking his Wrist Watch.
Here is a bit more about the company and an early catalog:
These are from a company in France called Editions Atlas. The company produces a vast range of collectible items of just about everything collectible you can think of. The figure here is part of a premier collection they offered on French Military History. These were offered in limited production by subscription only. The figure came with a booklet that had historical facts about it. Similar to what Del Prado did with some of their figures offering an Osprey booklet with the figure.. The collections that I know of this company did are The Great War / WW I which is the figure offered here from that collection. also they did Napoleons Marshals/generals and they did an extensive range of the STARLUX Napoleonic collection in metal. I believe the time period these collections were offered is around 2005 to 2008?? The French collector sources tell me these are licensed and produced through "King & Country". The quality and detail is excellent. These are all metal cast, original factory paint, 54mm in size. On the underside of the base is a description of the figure and time line of the period he is from.. They originally came in a bubble pack with the booklet enclosed. Displayed with the images see a sales brochure to see how these were marketed.
Regards
adam
