Code: 4.292
This is an English pocket watch made by the company JW Benson. It has an English silver case and an English made movement
If you are looking for your first key wound pocket watch, this would be an ideal choice as it is relatively easy to use
Movement – the gilt ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement and is signed “JW Benson, The “Ludgate” Watch, Patent, No 4658, Best London Make, By Warrant to HM The Queen, Ludgate Hill, London, No 25229”. The movement is in 85% mint condition – some spots and scratches
Case – the movement comes in an English silver open face case which has a hinged inner, back and snap on bezel. The case has coin edged sides and a vacant cartouche on the back. The rest of the case has a smooth plain finish and is in 90% mint condition – minor rubbing and light wear on the back
Dial – the white enamel dial has a good pair of gilt hands and a blue steel sub seconds hand. The dial is signed “J W Benson, London” and is in 100% mint condition
The watch has a bevelled mineral glass
The watch measures 51mm wide x 16mm deep
The watch is key wound / key set and comes with a key
