Code: 5.30
This is a hard to find example of THE BANK pocket watch by Benson. The quality is obvious the moment you pick the watch up as although it is a heavy piece it is a refined pocket watch
Movement – the gilt ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement with a compensated balance and is jewelled. The movement is signed “The Bank, Best London Make, P 1667, J W Benson, Ludgate Hill, London”. The movement is in 95% mint condition
Case – the movement comes in a 9K gold J W Benson half hunter case, which has a hinged inner, back and front cover. The case is stamped JWB and numbered 1667.
The front cover opens crisply to 90 degrees when you press the winder in.
The case is decorated with coin edged sides, engine turning and has dark blue enamel numbers on the front. The case is in 99% mint condition – virtually no signs of wear at all
Dial – the white enamel dial has a pair of gilt half hunter hands and a blue steel sub seconds hand. The dial is signed “J W Benson, London”. The dial is in 100% mint condition
The watch has a mineral glass over the dial and a synthetic one in the cover
The watch measures 48mm wide x 15mm deep
The watch is stem wound / pin set
The watch comes in its original leather box lined with silk and velvet and signed J W Benson, 62 & 64 Ludgate Hill. The box is in superb condition
