J.W. Benson Half-Hunter Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1936
Maker / issuer
J.W. BensonThis J.W. Benson half-hunter pocket watch, attributed to circa 1936, is housed in a sterling silver case measuring 50 mm in diameter. The exterior of the front cover features blue enamel Arabic numerals, while the case itself has a smooth finish with some slight unevenness on the back.
The white dial is signed J.W. Benson and includes hands, one of which is a dual-swell design allowing the time to be read without opening the case. The movement is a 15-jewel 3/4 plate caliber with a lever escapement, signed J.W. Benson. The watch is stem-wound and stem-set. Hallmark evidence indicates a 1936 London assay.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1936
- Type
- Half hunter pocket watch
- Maker
- J.W. Benson
- Movement
- 15-jewel, 3/4 plate, lever escapement
- Dimensions
- 50 mm
- Dial Marking
- J.W. Benson London
- Case Material
- Sterling silver
- Place recorded
- England
- Winding/Setting
- Stem-wound and stem-set
- Maker / attribution
- J.W. Benson
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a sterling silver half-hunter case, characterized by a smooth, plain finish. The front cover is set with blue enamel Arabic numerals, which are reported to be in perfect condition with no enamel loss. The white dial displays Arabic numerals for the hours and a small seconds sub-dial at the six o'clock position. The dial is signed 'J.W. Benson' and 'London', with the lower portion marked 'Swiss Made'. The hands include a distinct dual-swell design, which enables the user to read the time through the aperture of the half-hunter cover without needing to open the watch.
- Visible features
- • Blue enamel Arabic numerals on the front cover • White enamel dial with small seconds sub-dial • Dual-swell hands designed for reading through the half-hunter aperture • Stem-winding crown with knurled grip
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is powered by a 15-jewel 3/4 plate movement equipped with a lever escapement. The movement is signed by J.W. Benson and is described by the source as being in mint condition. The watch is designed for stem-winding and stem-setting operation. It is noted to be in fine, well-running condition.
- Hallmarks and Identification
- Inside the covers, the case bears hallmarks indicating it was assayed in London and dates the manufacture to 1936. The watch bears the J.W. Benson signature on both the dial and the movement. The case measures 50 mm in diameter. The rear of the watch casing exhibits minor unevenness consistent with age.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact serial number is not provided in the text
- Research required: The origin of the movement components is not explicitly confirmed beyond the Swiss Made marking on the dial