Pocket Watch J W Benson Swiss 15 Jewel 9ct Gold Filled Case 16 Size 1960 FWO

Vintage original J.W.Benson Swiss/English high grade 15 jewel Gentleman's pocket watch with beautiful ivory porcelain dial in a highly polished 9 carat (tested) gold filled case. Full working order and has been fully checked and serviced by my highly experienced watchmaker, guaranteed to be 100% authentic - a timepiece to grace any collection. Excellent timekeeper with plenty of room on the regulator for any further fine tuning. Dial:- Impressive and distinctive high gloss ivory porcelain dial in very near mint condition - just one extremely tiny (micro) hairline showing under eyeglass only from base of sub dial to outer edge (so feint is not showing up in the photographs, does not detract but mentioning for accuracy) and one edge of dial 'flea nibble' below number 6 which is not visible with the bezel fitted. Signed clearly in black script; J.W.Benson London and signed in black arched script to base of dial; Swiss Made. Bold black Roman numerals with black minute markers, bolder black five minute markers and diamond shaped 15 minute markers to chapter ring. Recessed sub dial with black Arabic numbers and black seconds chapters. Finely cut, original bright blued steel spade and whip hands and original blued steel arrow tip seconds hand all in lovely straight, unmarked order. Original thick bevel edge glass (not acrylic) in amazing clear, bright condition free from any scratches or nibbles. Case:- The highly polished (5cm diameter / 7cm from top of bow to base), 9 carat (tested) gold filled case is heavy (has a pleasing solid feel in the hand and total watch weight is heavy 100.5 grams), robust and in super condition - absolutely no wear or indentations and just overall light and fine little surface scratches commensurate with age in her 64 years service. All covers (both inside and out) still retain their original, high gloss, mirror finish. The front bezel snaps on and off correctly (snug and tight fit), closing tightly with a very reassuring click. Both the back cover and dust cover are hinged at the 6 position, open correctly to exactly 90 degrees, again closing very tightly. Clearly stamped to the inside of the back cover in very fancy script; Star Dennison Trade Mark (Aaron Lufkin Dennison one of the founding Fathers of the American Waltham Watch Co., who moved from the USA to England to establish the Dennison factory - they made watch cases for all the leading manufacturers including Rolex and Omega) and is numbered; 329093. This number is correctly, partially repeated to the inside back case cuvette and inside of the bezel lip; 093. Also carries an old service mark. The inside of the dust cover is stamped; English Make This Case Guaranteed To Wear 10 Years and is numbered; 329093 60 - the 60 is the Dennison date numbering system; 1960. Movement:- The stem wound and set high grade Swiss 15 ruby jewelled, 3/4 fire gilt plate lever movement is in superb bright and clean order and has just been fully checked and serviced by my long standing watch repairer. Has a compensated balance with brass balance screws and two brass meantime screws (for precision timing), steel overcoil balance spring which is true, 'in the round' and 'breathing' well, large ruby jewels in sunken chaton settings, ruby end stone and pallet jewels, attractive 'swirl' engine turning to the mainspring and ratchet barrel covers and original matching steel case screws. Clearly stamped on the top plates in arched bold script; J.W.Benson, London 15 Jewels Swiss Made. Balance action is tremendous in all positions with a sure, strong positive action - runs like a train. Winds extremely smoothly and fully (do not be afraid to fully wind, over-winding is the greatest horological myth!) Hand set operates smoothly and correctly. Lovely large un-worn gold filled 'onion' crown. Good original firm Dennison safety bow which is correctly stamped to one side; Dq - Dennison Quality. Appraisal:- A Gentleman's very handsome Swiss/English timepiece - she will make a perfect gift and a heirloom to be enjoyed by your future generations! Ready to wear or display. Will be delivered in a new presentation box as shown and be very securely and safely packed. I always have a good selection of Vintage gold filled/rolled gold watch chains listed and in stock which will compliment this watch well - please contact me if you have any specific requirements. If you would like to discuss this watch with me over the telephone; Sarah Dunkley (9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri) please click on the 'Contact Details' at the bottom of the listing. ***Will Ship Worldwide*** UK - Free! Royal Mail Next Day Signed For Delivery