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OLD VINTAGE J W BENSON SILVER WRISTWATCHES FIRST WORLD HALF HUNTER CIRCA 1915

Much sought after vintage J.W.Benson Large, solid silver military style half hunter wrist watch with sprung loaded cover. Manufactured by the Swiss company, "J W Benson"  and retailed by the reputable London watchmaker's "J.W. Benson" (originally watchmaker to Queen Victoria). Dating from 1915., snap on inner bezel and screw on back. Cover springs opens by depressing the button on the edge of case - between the lugs at the 6 o'clock position. Cover has a small glazed window in it's centre where the dial and hands can be viewed without having to open the cover. Around this window are dark blue numerals and minute chapter. Inside the back is stamped with a British silverimport hallmark corresponding to the year 1915, Silver wire lugs. Fitted with acrylic UB crystals. Case width (not including crown or button) : 35mm. Case clean condition White enamel military style dial with subsidiary seconds. Blued steel 'skeleton' hands. Dial signed, "Benson - London".  Nice quality, nickel plated, 12 ligne, 15 jewel movement. Unsigned,   Chaton set jewels. Adjusted. Breguet over-coil hairspring. Bimetallic compensation balance wheel. Movement condition: Recently serviced. Time keeping : good. The watch is in working order. Highly collectable and hard to find, This watch is for sale,and Ready to wear,

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REF: JWBENSONHHSIL2 £895

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