J.W. Benson Sub Seconds Cushion/Square Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1934-1935
Maker / issuer
J.W. BensonThis vintage silver wristwatch signed by J.W. Benson features a cushion-shaped square case with wire-style lugs. According to the seller, the inner caseback displays Glasgow import hallmarks dating the piece to circa 1934–1935.
The white enamel dial is styled with open Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, cathedral-style hands, and a subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock. The seller reports that the watch is powered by an unserviced 15-jewel manual-wind mechanical movement of unidentified calibre, housed in a sterling silver case measuring 32 mm across.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Dress watch
- Width
- 32mm
- Lug height
- 37mm
- Import mark
- FF import mark and K Date Hallmark
- Jewel count
- 15 Jewels
- Case material
- Sterling Silver
- Date of issue
- 1934-1935
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- J.W. Benson
Design
- Visible features
- • Cushion-shaped square metallic case fitted with wire-style lugs. • White dial with black outlined Arabic hour numerals, minute track, and sub-seconds dial at 6 o'clock. • Lumed or patinated cathedral-style hour and minute hands. • Mounted on a dark leather strap on the wrist.
- Dial and Hand Execution
- The visible dial is white with black outlined Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The seller identifies the crystal as plexiglass and describes the dial surface as white enamel. The watch features cathedral-style hour and minute hands showing patinated or luminous fill. The seller describes them as "pumpkin-coloured cathedral hands that have changed with time" and notes that while the watch exhibits a trench-style design, it was not used for military purposes, marketing it as a dress watch.
- Case Form and Reported Hallmarks
- The watch is observed in a cushion-shaped square metallic case fitted with wire-style lugs, shown mounted on a dark leather strap on the wrist. The seller describes the case as sterling silver and lists its measurements as 32 mm in width, 37 mm in lug height, and 22 mm in lug width. Dating of the piece relies entirely on the seller's account of internal markings, specifically an "FF import mark and K Date Hallmark on the inside caseback," interpreted by the seller as indicating importation to Glasgow around 1934–1935. As the caseback interior is not visible in the photograph, these hallmarks cannot be confirmed through visual inspection.
- Movement and Seller Operational Notes
- Internal movement details are not visually documented in the available photograph. The listing specifies a manual-wind mechanical movement with 15 jewels, while reporting the calibre, model reference, and power reserve as "Unknown". Regarding mechanical condition, the seller explicitly notes that the watch "has not been serviced upon its arrival to us" and is offered "sold as seen and running" with no warranty included unless a service is purchased for an extra charge.
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: Hallmarks, caseback interior, and movement are not visible in the provided photograph.
- Research required: Seller notes the movement has not been serviced upon arrival.