Gardiner Houlgate
Los 259
Good J.W. Benson 18ct centre seconds chronograph half hunter lever pocket watch, London 1930, the movement with compensated balance and regulator, the enamel dial signed J.W. Benson, London with Roman numerals, minute track with five second divisions, subsidiary constant seconds and sixty minute recording dials and blued steel centre seconds, gilt hands, chronograph push button at the twelve position, presentation inscription to the inside front case cover, case. no. 10736, case maker 'J.W.B.LD' (J.W. Benson Ltd), 121.4gm, 53mm - **J.W. Benson Ltd watch warranty no. 71410 dated 21.6.32, registered no. 10736, Dennison pouch-Movement - clean and currently functioning, chronograph functioning correctly.Dial - good.Glass - good.Hands - good.Case - considered good, some light marks, case closes firmly, cuvette hallmarked, inscription to the inside front cover reads 'Presented To Alderman Sam Smith. J.P. Mayor' Of Smethwick, 1929-30, 1930-31. By Members Of The Council And Friends', front cover hallmarked 1932, back cover hallmarked 1930.Crown - adjusting correctly, chronograph push button starts/stops and resets.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
