Benson Pocket Watch
Sadly my mum passed recently,at the age of ninety one.
Whilst sorting stuff out I have come across my father's pocket watch, long missing, which had been given to him by my grandpa when he passed in 1974.
Obviously I am going to keep and treasure this piece. I wound it 24hours ago and it is running and keeping time.
The crystal is loose and not in great condition and the whole pocket watch has clearly had many years of use.
I have no knowledge at all on this watch in terms of brand, value , quality , rarity etc
Anybody amongst the Crunchers please assist?
Many thanks!
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JW Benson was a very well thought of British brand - supplier to Queen Victoria. They typically used movements from other companies. Their shop on Bond Street in London is now Tiffany & Co - and the building still has the clock on the outside from this period.
I have an awesome JW Benson watch with a Longines movement.
Thank you that's extremely interesting I had no idea it was such an interesting make..much appreciated
My condolences for the loss of your mother. Ninety one is the age of my mother. She is still in a pretty good shape and I try to take my time to visit her as often as possible. At least for a cup of coffee.
Very nice pocket watch. Good luck in your investigations.
I'm not exactly sure, but that watch appears to be half hunter. Hope that helps
Sorry for your loss, that’s a great memory of your family. This type of watch is usually not hard to service if that’s the path you choose. It might be worth considering as the lubricants get old and it could stop running from that.
My condolences for the loss of your mother. Ninety one is the age of my mother. She is still in a pretty good shape and I try to take my time to visit her as often as possible. At least for a cup of coffee.
Very nice pocket watch. Good luck in your investigations.
Thank you my friend.
Sorry for your loss, that’s a great memory of your family. This type of watch is usually not hard to service if that’s the path you choose. It might be worth considering as the lubricants get old and it could stop running from that.
Thank you. I would certainly aim to get it serviced if possible. It certainly still has a strong tick!
I'm not exactly sure, but that watch appears to be half hunter. Hope that helps
Thank you. I haven't heard that term before? Is that a type or model?
Thank you. I haven't heard that term before? Is that a type or model?
Its a type of a pocket watch that has a small opening in the middle of the cover so that the time can be seen without the cover being opened.
We need a beer soon my friend. We can raise glass to your Mum.
The watch is great. If you want it cleaned, polished, etc... just give me a shout. Sometimes these things are just better left as is.
Its a type of a pocket watch that has a small opening in the middle of the cover so that the time can be seen without the cover being opened.
Oh right thank you!
We need a beer soon my friend. We can raise glass to your Mum.
The watch is great. If you want it cleaned, polished, etc... just give me a shout. Sometimes these things are just better left as is.
Thanks mate. Yes a discussion to be had over a beer!
Sorry for your loss.
I'm not exactly sure, but that watch appears to be half hunter. Hope that helps
yeah It's half-hunter, probably made before WWII.
It was a very decent brand, no idea about its money value though.
Also Sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear about your mum. The watch is a beautiful piece, treasure it.
I will take a look when I get home. Still going through the house at the moment!
My condolences for the loss of your mother. Ninety one is the age of my mother. She is still in a pretty good shape and I try to take my time to visit her as often as possible. At least for a cup of coffee.
Very nice pocket watch. Good luck in your investigations.
I also drink coffee with my 92 year old mom every day. More important than watches. Sorry for your loss.
Great pocket watch and a wonderful heirloom. Not overly familiar with European watches… but this is called a private label — means the branding is a store and not a manufacturer. The most modern equivalent would be Tiffany & Co. very prestigious.
The case is hunter style with a window — the window lets you have the advantage of easy time telling like an open face watch with the protection of a hunter case lid. The style case is called a “half hunter” and is more common in the European market.
Happy to hear the watch is running and is mechanically sound — great family treasure.
I also drink coffee with my 92 year old mom every day. More important than watches. Sorry for your loss.
My mother is fine but thank you. I think the condolonces was for @Guvnor64
I’m sorry for your loss. My dad hits 97 this April which ticks him closer to that inevitable end of the line…so I’m beginning to feel the twist of the stomach. That said, this pocket watch is a snapshot in time and well worth a restore to be worn by you in good health.
Oh I definitely am. I have next to no knowledge of pocket watches hence my post for help. Seems I have inherited an interesting one at least. Lots of research to do now!
Beautiful and yes quite similar!
Great pocket watch and a wonderful heirloom. Not overly familiar with European watches… but this is called a private label — means the branding is a store and not a manufacturer. The most modern equivalent would be Tiffany & Co. very prestigious.
The case is hunter style with a window — the window lets you have the advantage of easy time telling like an open face watch with the protection of a hunter case lid. The style case is called a “half hunter” and is more common in the European market.
Happy to hear the watch is running and is mechanically sound — great family treasure.
Thank you! Definitely fitting to remember both my parents by. I left it all day today whilst back at my mums house and it was still telling good time on my return which is encouraging!
I’m sorry for your loss. My dad hits 97 this April which ticks him closer to that inevitable end of the line…so I’m beginning to feel the twist of the stomach. That said, this pocket watch is a snapshot in time and well worth a restore to be worn by you in good health.
Thank you. My Dad only got to 75 and my mum had misplaced it (hidden away ) so I hadn't seen it for a good few years. Yep enjoy time with your parents while you still can. I still miss my dad and the conversations we enjoyed.
My mother is fine but thank you. I think the condolonces was for @Guvnor64
Thank you guys much appreciated!
My condolences for the loss of your mother. Ninety one is the age of my mother. She is still in a pretty good shape and I try to take my time to visit her as often as possible. At least for a cup of coffee.
Very nice pocket watch. Good luck in your investigations.
My best regards to your mum, long may she continue!
My condolences to your mother, May she rest in peace.
What a beautiful memento watch, for me to see a pocket watch from the older generation is something interesting.
Great treasure my friend!
Thank you! I'm going to look after it! It won't go missing again!