£260
J W BENSON - an early 20th century 9ct gold cushion cased mechanical wristwatch, white dial with Arabic numerals, blued steel syringe hands, subsidiary seconds dial and coin edge bezel, case width 30mm, 32g gross, working order
Movement – currently working
Dial - light surface dirt all over and a few faint hairline cracks mostly around 11
Glass - circular chatter marks around edge and general surface abrasions
Hands - minute hand possibly replaced
Case - high points quite worn, caseback has original engraved initials OGW
Crown – hands adjust smoothly
Bracelet - heavily worn, falling apart and needs replacing
Notes – no box or papers
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
24% inc VAT*
