J. W. Benson London
heavy pocket watch with chronograph and minute repeater, c. 1900
Case: gold 750, English gov. hallmark, case mark AS, savonette, English aristocratic coat of arms and monogram, pusher for stop function, slider to release the striking mechanism, diameter c. 55 mm
Movement: manual winding, gilt pointed tooth lever escapement, numbered 36695, blued screws, 5 screwed chatons, diamond cap, compensation balance, two hammers on gongs, inscribed “By Special Warrants to the M. the Queen & the Prince of Wales”
Dial: enamel, Roman numerals, small secondJ. W. Benson is regarded as one of the most important English watchmakers. The high-quality finish is emphasised by the solid gold case. As a special feature, the inner lid has an engraving with various conversion measurements.
Specialist: Günter Eichberger
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heavy pocket watch with chronograph and minute repeater, c. 1900
Case: gold 750, English gov. hallmark, case mark AS, savonette, English aristocratic coat of arms and monogram, pusher for stop function, slider to release the striking mechanism, diameter c. 55 mm
Movement: manual winding, gilt pointed tooth lever escapement, numbered 36695, blued screws, 5 screwed chatons, diamond cap, compensation balance, two hammers on gongs, inscribed “By Special Warrants to the M. the Queen & the Prince of Wales”
Dial: enamel, Roman numerals, small secondJ. W. Benson is regarded as one of the most important English watchmakers. The high-quality finish is emphasised by the solid gold case. As a special feature, the inner lid has an engraving with various conversion measurements.
Specialist: Günter Eichberger
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