Pocket Watch : Silver J W Benson Pocket Watch and Chain

The watch has a 15-jewel Swiss stem-winding movement, identified as by Cyma, which is working nicely. The nickel regulator with Breguet hairspring is a later period replacement. The movement is signed with the name of the original retailer, J W Benson. It is all protected by an inner hinged cover. The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is silver and there are hallmarks inside both of the case backs for London 1936 together with a sponsor’s mark for J W Benson. The case is in good condition, just light surface marks to the back, nothing too serious at all. The watch glass is in good condition with just minor marks if viewed closely. The signed dial is in good condition, just some light discolouration to the subsidiary seconds dial. The watch comes with single Churchill style silver chain, 33cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Also included is a silver fob hallmarked for Birmingham 1938, awarded for the NALGO Newman Cup,1938-9, V Stoneman. The front of the fob has rose gold wash detail, a small patch of wear where it has rubbed. The watch and chain come in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please cost us regarding international shipping costs. Some countries do not allow the importation of antiques / watches / precious metals. Please contact us prior to placing an order if you are unsure about your country and we can check this for you. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. All of our watches are checked over before listing and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a Vat registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.