English Silver J W Benson Pocket Watch with original box. c1935

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 a top quality English silver case which has clear hallmarks for London 1935

Movement – the gilt bridge movement has a lever escapement and is signed “J W Benson, 15 Jewels, Swiss Made”. The movement is in 90% mint condition – some small scratches and marks

Case – the movement comes in an English silver Benson open face case, which has a hinged inner, back cover and bezel. The case has a smooth plain finish and is in 90% mint condition – light marks

Dial – the white enamel dial has a full set of blue steel hands and is signed “J W Benson, London, Swiss Made”. The dial is in 85% mint condition – a small chip on the edge of the dial under the 5..

The watch is stem wound / stem Set

The watch measures 50mm wide

The watch has a bevelled mineral glass.

The watch comes in its original red leather box, lined with silk and velvet, signed “J W Benson, Ltd”