A truley stunning fully working and usable as an every day watch. Complete with trombone link Albert chain and original J.W. Benson case.
In great condition. 5cm (50mm) across the case. Size 16s.
A handsome 14ct gold filled half hunter case and in remarkable condition. The case being a Dennison SUN 25 year guaranteed (from date of manufacture) each part is made from 2 plates of 14ct gold with a plate of composition between them, vastly superior to electroplating which only deposits a very thin layer of gold. The SUN model was Dennisons top of the range gold filled model, this is as good as it gets without being solid gold. It has the advantage of being stiffer than solid gold and therefore, more robust.
The front and rear covers open to 90 degrees, good hinges, no signs wear. Front cover pops open with a depression of the crown, as it should. Intact blue enamel inlayed Roman Numerals around front mineral glass window.
Mineral glass inner and front porthole crystal , perfect.
The dial is bright and clean, no hairline cracks or chips. Roman numerals. Signed "J.W. Benson London".
Blued steel hands.
The movement is a Swiss made 17 Jewel. Signed J.W. Benson. Recently fully serviced including modern alloy "unbreakable" mainspring. Tested, runs well and keeps good time.
With impressive trombone link Albert chain with red onyx spinner attached. The chain and spinner are new and in the traditional style.
Presented in the original J.W. Benson fitted pocket watch case.
Great for wedding, graduation, retirement, Christmas, Fathers day or birthday present. A very nice piece.
Recently Fully Serviced, including modern alloy "unbreakable" mainspring.
Serviced.
Servicing is defined as the piece being disassembled, cleaned, inspected and adjusted if necessary. It is then re-assembled and correctly oiled, timed for accuracy and adjusted if required. The mainspring will be replaced with a modern alloy type and the piece will be bench-tested for at least one day.
Statement.
I restore all of my watches to a fully working condition. It is my aim to provide a watch that is not only running but working to a usable state. My watches can be worn and used for their intended purpose on a daily basis. The time keeping should certainly be within +- 5 minutes per 24 hours but I aim for +-3 or better. I do offer guarantees, the details of which can be found on my website for Time Pocket Watches. I have many years experience and a vast catalogue of Waltham spares and parts.
Photography.
My highly detailed photographs show the watch in detail, this level of detail is not normally seen by the naked eye. The watch will look even better in real life.