Contact Seller
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Tel01386 750238Please quote Antiques Atlas.
West End Watch Company watch, Indian Civil Service
Gents 1930s Art Deco wrist watch
Gents Longines Jamboree wrist watch, 1958
Gents 1950s Le Phare automatic wrist watch
Gents 1970s Paul Jobin wrist watch
Gents 1970s Avia-Matic automatic wrist watch
Gents 1950s Avia wrist watch
Gents 1940s Rodana chronograph wrist watch
Gents Silver Wrist Watch, 1930
Gents 1950s Avia wrist watch
Gents silver Unicorn wrist watch, 1924
Gents Tissot Seastar wrist watch, 1972
Non UK callers :
+44 1386 750238
Gents 1937 silver Art Deco Cyma watch, JW Benson
A boxed silver Art Deco wrist watch originally retailed by J W Benson of London.
J W Benson originated in 1847, founded by James William Benson and Samuel Suckley Benson. They were regarded as one of Victorian London’s most prestigious retail jewellers and they also manufactured their own watch movements. The company flourished and proudly boasted an elite client base made up of both British and European royalty and a selection of well heeled industrialists and business figures including the King of Siam, the King of Portugal, the King of Denmark, the Emperor of Japan, the Tsar of Russia and the King of Greece. J W Benson also supplied watches to Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales.
As with many watch manufacturers, J W Benson embraced the newly introduced wrist watch during the first World War. Up until this point, the company was still manufacturing its own movements in the UK but after its factory at Belle Sauvage Yard was hit during a bombing raid in 1914, it purchased mechanisms from a number of quality movement producers in Switzerland, including Cyma. From a collector’s point of view, both the British and Swiss made J W Benson movements are desirable and comparable in quality.
This particular watch has a high grade Swiss 15-jewel hand-winding movement, a Cyma 364, which is working nicely.
The watch itself measures 22mm wide excluding the winding crown and 31.5mm high excluding the lugs. The case is silver and there are hallmarks inside the hinged case back for Glasgow 1937 with an importer’s mark (or sponsor’s mark) for J W Benson. Overall the case is in good condition, just a few surface marks but nothing too detrimental at all.
The convex lens is in good condition.
The signed dial is in lovely condition and the stylised numbers are most attractive.
A new leather strap has been fitted.
The watch comes in a vintage presentation box, a little tatty but still good to have. ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE.
Please contact us for international shipping prices.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the international buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable. If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping and associated charges will be deducted from any refund.
Due to Customs regulations, we are unable to send watches / precious metals to certain countries. If you are unsure about your country’s regulations, please contact us and we can check for you. Any orders from prohibited countries will be refunded, less any Paypal fees which are non-refundable.
All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.
We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations.
Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the \'Buy Securely\' button on each listing page.
We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.
SellerThe Vintage Wrist Watch Company
View all stock from
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Private dealer
By appointment only
Worcestershire
England
Tel : 01386 750238
Non UK callers : +44 1386 750238
J W Benson originated in 1847, founded by James William Benson and Samuel Suckley Benson. They were regarded as one of Victorian London’s most prestigious retail jewellers and they also manufactured their own watch movements. The company flourished and proudly boasted an elite client base made up of both British and European royalty and a selection of well heeled industrialists and business figures including the King of Siam, the King of Portugal, the King of Denmark, the Emperor of Japan, the Tsar of Russia and the King of Greece. J W Benson also supplied watches to Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales.
As with many watch manufacturers, J W Benson embraced the newly introduced wrist watch during the first World War. Up until this point, the company was still manufacturing its own movements in the UK but after its factory at Belle Sauvage Yard was hit during a bombing raid in 1914, it purchased mechanisms from a number of quality movement producers in Switzerland, including Cyma. From a collector’s point of view, both the British and Swiss made J W Benson movements are desirable and comparable in quality.
This particular watch has a high grade Swiss 15-jewel hand-winding movement, a Cyma 364, which is working nicely.
The watch itself measures 22mm wide excluding the winding crown and 31.5mm high excluding the lugs. The case is silver and there are hallmarks inside the hinged case back for Glasgow 1937 with an importer’s mark (or sponsor’s mark) for J W Benson. Overall the case is in good condition, just a few surface marks but nothing too detrimental at all.
The convex lens is in good condition.
The signed dial is in lovely condition and the stylised numbers are most attractive.
A new leather strap has been fitted.
The watch comes in a vintage presentation box, a little tatty but still good to have. ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE.
Please contact us for international shipping prices.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the international buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable. If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping and associated charges will be deducted from any refund.
Due to Customs regulations, we are unable to send watches / precious metals to certain countries. If you are unsure about your country’s regulations, please contact us and we can check for you. Any orders from prohibited countries will be refunded, less any Paypal fees which are non-refundable.
All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.
We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations.
Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the \'Buy Securely\' button on each listing page.
We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 4/JUN/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
Date 1937
George VI Antiques Material Silver
Origin Swiss
Maker J.W. Benson
Item code as170a4170
Status Sold
£0 
$0.00 
€0.00 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 4/JUN/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
Shipping information
ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE.
Please contact us for international shipping prices.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the international buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable. If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping and associated charges will be deducted from any refund.
Due to Customs regulations, we are unable to send watches / precious metals to certain countries. If you are unsure about your country’s regulations, please contact us and we can check for you. Any orders from prohibited countries will be refunded, less any Paypal fees which are non-refundable.
Please contact us for international shipping prices.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the international buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable. If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping and associated charges will be deducted from any refund.
Due to Customs regulations, we are unable to send watches / precious metals to certain countries. If you are unsure about your country’s regulations, please contact us and we can check for you. Any orders from prohibited countries will be refunded, less any Paypal fees which are non-refundable.
View all stock from
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Private dealerBy appointment only
Worcestershire
England
Tel : 01386 750238
Non UK callers : +44 1386 750238
You may also be interested in
West End Watch Company watch, Indian Civil Service
Gents 1930s Art Deco wrist watch
Gents Longines Jamboree wrist watch, 1958
Gents 1950s Le Phare automatic wrist watch
Gents 1970s Paul Jobin wrist watch
Gents 1970s Avia-Matic automatic wrist watch
Gents 1950s Avia wrist watch
Gents 1940s Rodana chronograph wrist watch
Gents Silver Wrist Watch, 1930
Gents 1950s Avia wrist watch
Gents silver Unicorn wrist watch, 1924
Gents Tissot Seastar wrist watch, 1972