JW Benson Vintage 9ct Gold Watch 1959
Anyone heard of JW Benson?
I have just discovered this vintage 9ct Gold JW Benson 1959 Watch in incredible condition with box and papers made in London.
This was given to my Grandfathers Dad for 25 years service working with Talbot Stead Tube Co Ltd. He worked there during the war actually making casings for bombs we believe.
It seems these 25 year service gold watches were really the holy grail of company service during that time period and it was always the talk of the town with workers always excited to receive their gold watches.
From my limited research it seems JW Benson was formed in 1847 by James William Benson.
The prestigious firm was one of the most respected watch makers in London during the second half of the 19th Century and was one of very few early wristwatch houses that was English, rather than Swiss, owned.
They made all of their own movements I believe until the war when their factory was bombed. They rebuilt themselves afterwards but adopted to install Swiss movements.
I’ve just seen another post today of a 25 year service watch by a different makers and it’s so cool to find out about this history.
If anyone knows anymore about this it would be cool to hear 🙌
The whole kit is amazing, and in fantastic condition! That box is amazing. what and awesome highlight in a collection. I have my grand fathers watch (bulova) with a similar band - I had it restored to a point and wear it all of the time. most comfortable and best fitting watch I own. Awesome share 👏
The whole kit is amazing, and in fantastic condition! That box is amazing. what and awesome highlight in a collection. I have my grand fathers watch (bulova) with a similar band - I had it restored to a point and wear it all of the time. most comfortable and best fitting watch I own. Awesome share 👏
I wore this earlier. It’s a stretch bracelet so it fits really comfortably. I’m surprised how small the bracelet is though and also the watch face. Super tiny but that seems to be the norm back then.
It’s just some cool history that I was happy to find out about today as it’s my Fathers 60th Birthday today and we brought him an Omega Seamaster 300, his first luxury watch.
I like the idea of these companies offering watches like this for long service too. 25 years service today in one company would be an amazing achievement.
I wonder what watches would be used today for these kinds of gifts? Rolex maybe?
always love to see the old watch came with box, receipt, instruction. i hope you keep it well👍
always love to see the old watch came with box, receipt, instruction. i hope you keep it well👍
It’s in my fathers possession who’s kept it like this for over a decade now. If it ever gets passed down I’ll keep it in the exact same way and also pass the story along to my kids 👌
I wore this earlier. It’s a stretch bracelet so it fits really comfortably. I’m surprised how small the bracelet is though and also the watch face. Super tiny but that seems to be the norm back then.
It’s just some cool history that I was happy to find out about today as it’s my Fathers 60th Birthday today and we brought him an Omega Seamaster 300, his first luxury watch.
I like the idea of these companies offering watches like this for long service too. 25 years service today in one company would be an amazing achievement.
I wonder what watches would be used today for these kinds of gifts? Rolex maybe?
Yeah super tiny but I am determined to bring it back haha - I think that longines would be a good years of service watch - it’s nice and not too expensive - unfortunately I think this is a tradition of the past