J.W. Benson Open-Faced Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1937
Maker / issuer
J.W. BensonThis J.W. Benson open-faced pocket watch features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, gold-tone spade hands, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial located at the six o'clock position.
The dial is signed "J.W. Benson London". The watch is housed in a plain, sterling silver case measuring 50 mm in diameter. It is powered by a stem-winding 15-jewel movement, identified by the source as being manufactured for J.W. Benson by Revue. The movement and inner case covers are signed by J.W. Benson. The inner case back bears a serial number, recorded as 660535. Both the back case and the inner movement cover are fully hallmarked for sterling silver.
The watch is presented as an English sterling silver pocket watch dated to approximately 1937.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1937
- Type
- Open-faced pocket watch
- Maker
- J.W. Benson
- Jewel count
- 15
- Case diameter
- 50 mm
- Case material
- Sterling silver
- Place recorded
- England
- Maker / attribution
- J.W. Benson
- Movement manufacturer
- Revue
Design
- Movement Details
- The watch is powered by a stem-winding 15-jewel movement. According to the auction description, this movement was produced for J.W. Benson by the manufacturer Revue. The movement is visible through an open case back, revealing the caliber and technical markings. The movement bridge is marked with the firm's name and the jewel count. The overall condition of the internal mechanism is described by the vendor as being in excellent running condition.
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial signed J.W. Benson London • Movement bridge engraved 15 Jewels and J.W. Benson • Serial number 660535 engraved on the inside of the case back • Sterling silver hallmarks present on the inner case cover
- Dial and Case Description
- The watch features an open-faced configuration with a white enamel dial. The dial layout includes black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the six o'clock mark. The dial is signed "J.W. Benson London" and fitted with gold-tone spade pointers. The case is constructed from sterling silver and has a smooth, plain finish. It measures 50 mm in diameter. The interior of the case back and the inner movement cover contain full hallmarks to denote the silver content and origin. The stem-winding mechanism is located at the top of the case.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is identified as a product of J.W. Benson, a firm founded in 1847 by J.W. and Samuel W. Benson. The object is dated to circa 1937. It is catalogued as an example of the firm's later production, following their established history as watchmakers and jewelers in London.
Identification
- Serial number
- 660535
- 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 movement is stated to be made by Revue, a detail not explicitly visible on the movement plates
- Research required: The date attribution of circa 1937 is provided by the source but not verified by official assay marks in the provided imagery