Beautiful antique
J.W. Benson London
open face pocket watch in a sterling silver case.
J.W. Benson were a respected London retailer of fine watches in the late 19th and early 20th century, often housing high quality Swiss lever movements.
This example retains a very clean white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds.
Case
Sterling silver case hallmarked
925
with Swiss silver marks inside.
Case number
66661 / 31
.
Movement
Swiss made mechanical lever movement.
Balance is free and movement appears complete.”
The watch
will run briefly if slight pressure is applied to the train wheel above the balance
, but stops when the pressure is released.
Because of this it is being sold
as spares or repair / for restoration
.
Balance moves freely and the movement appears complete but will require attention or servicing to run correctly.
Condition
Very good cosmetic condition for its age.
-
Clean enamel dial with only light age marks
-
Movement appears complete
-
Case with typical age related wear
-
Pin has come adrift although present on back cover still closes with snap shut
Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Beautiful antique
J.W. Benson London
open face pocket watch in a sterling silver case.
J.W. Benson were a respected London retailer of fine watches in the late 19th and early 20th century, often housing high quality Swiss lever movements.
This example retains a very clean white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds.
Case
Sterling silver case hallmarked
925
with Swiss silver marks inside.
Case number
66661 / 31
.
Movement
Swiss made mechanical lever movement.
Balance is free and movement appears complete.”
The watch
will run briefly if slight pressure is applied to the train wheel above the balance
, but stops when the pressure is released.
Because of this it is being sold
as spares or repair / for restoration
.
Balance moves freely and the movement appears complete but will require attention or servicing to run correctly.
Condition
Very good cosmetic condition for its age.
-
Clean enamel dial with only light age marks
-
Movement appears complete
-
Case with typical age related wear
-
Pin has come adrift although present on back cover still closes with snap shut
Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
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