An 18ct gold open-face pocket watch, by J.W Benson, featuring a keyless wound movement, signed Benson Ludgate Hill, with a glazed white enamel dial, black Roman numerals and minute track, blue steel poire hands, seconds sub-dial at six o’clock, 5cm 18ct gold case, back engraved with crest and engine turned detail, London hallmarks, makers marks for J.W Benson, gross weight approximately 91.4 grams.

Condition Report

The watch is currently running. No long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.

Surface scratches throughout consistent with age and use.

Slight dents and scuffs to case.

Scratches to inner of case.

Inner of inner case scratched 191382.

Wear to crown and thinning of bow.

Slight discolouration, oxidation, wear consistent with age and use.

Slight scratching to glazing of dial, seen under 10x loupe.

Light debris and dark markings to dial, seen under 10x loupe.

The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome.
Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance.

It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.