Code: WE95
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This watch is not running. The mainspring is faulty and the watch just winds with no effect.
Also the watch lacks a sub seconds hand and glass and there is some damage on the dial
The watch is sold as is with no guarantee and no warranty
This pocket watch was made by J W Benson of London in their Swiss factory.
The movement watch was sent back to England where it was cased and sold.
It comes in an English silver case which has clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1936 which was the year before the date of the Coronation of George VI
With the watch comes a commemorative silver coin – more details below – which is fitted in the specially made box – again see details below.
Movement – the gilt bridge movement has a lever escapement and is signed “J W Benson, 15 Jewels, Swiss Made”. The movement is a clean looking movement but the mainspring / winding wheels are not engaging or winding.
Case – the movement comes in an English silver open face case by Dennison, which has a hinged inner, back cover and bezel.
The front cover will pop open to 90 degrees when you press the winder in.
The case is engraved on the back with the Royal Cypher of George VI and dated 1937. The rest of the case has a smooth plain finish and is in 90% mint condition – some light wear and bruises
Dial – the white enamel dial is signed “JW Benson, London, Swiss Made”. The dial is in 70% mint condition – no sub seconds hand and damage on the 4.
The watch has NO Glass
The watch is stem wound / stem Set
The watch measures 50mm x 14mm deep
The watch comes in its original red leather box, lined with silk and velvet, signed “J W Benson, Ltd”
The front of the box has the Royal cypher for George VI and is dated 1937
The box has an additional round insert and ribbon for the commemorative coin which accompanies this box. The coin shows George VI on one side and Queen Elizabeth on the other. The decoration is in high relief and is of the highest quality.
The box and coin and in near perfect condition
