1880's Ladies J.W. Benson Bracelet Watch with Articulated Band Kiln Fired Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
In 1885, Benson introduced the first waterproof wristwatch, and the company also produced a number of other groundbreaking watches, such as the first watch with a luminous dial and t...
Gold-filled
J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s
By JW Benson London
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Nautical Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Finished CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 3.5 Inches Wide & 5.5 Inc...
Brass, Other
J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Nautical Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Finished CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 3.5 Inches Wide & 5.5 Inc...
Brass, Other
J.W. Benson Yellow Gold Filled Half Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Men's Full Size Half Hunter Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Heavy Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 50mm MOVE...
Gold-filled
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
The watch still keeps dependable time. True to the times these watches were fitted with gold crowns and this one is the original one.
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
The watch still keeps dependable time. True to the times these watches were fitted with gold crowns and this one is the original one.
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Military Style Hand Made Watch from 1915
By JW Benson London
Located in Long Beach, CA
Benson were the jewelers and watchmakers to the British Royalty.
J.W Benson Sterling Silver Trench Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1915
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Watch / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 27mm MOVE...
Silver
JW Benson Nickel Silver WW I Trench Watch with Original Enamel Dial, Circa 1915
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Covered Trench Shrapnel / Campaign Series METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm ...
J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain
By J.W. Benson
Located in Mayfair, London, London
J.W. Benson. A Heavy 18ct Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with a Heavy 18ct Gold Albert Watch Chain C1895.
Yellow Gold
J.W Benson Sterling Silver Oversized Chronograph with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By JW Benson London
Located in Long Beach, CA
Benson based in London. This piece is hand made and we have just given it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker and it is actually a dependable watch that can be worn an...
Platinum Vintage "Benson London" Ladies Watch with 8 Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Vintage "Benson London" Ladies Watch With Rose Cut Diamonds Movement: mechanical with hand winding Functions: hours, minutes Case: platinum , diameter 11.5 mm x 24.7 mm,...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique J.W. Benson Ludgate Hill Watch or Bracelet Box
Located in Braintree, GB
A long antique jewellery presentation box by J.W. Benson Ltd, the celebrated London watchmaker, jeweller and silversmith formerly based at 62 and 64 Ludgate Hill.
Silver
Small Antique Rare JW Benson London Maker Silver Pocket Watch
By JW Benson London
Located in Carlisle, GB
This watch is smaller than standard size of pocket watch. The mechanism is in good working order. And is ticking well. Hour hand is missing.
Silver
Vintage JW Benson Cushion-Shaped 9 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1920s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920's Vintage J.W. Benson 9k Yellow Gold Cushion Shape watch with Original White Enamel Dial with Luminous Arabic Numbers and Original Box.
Antique J.W. Benson London Keyless Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 50mm diameter mechanical keyless silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with tiny and light surface ...
Silver, Enamel
Silver Vintage 1940s J. W. Benson London Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned vintage hand winding watch is in good working condition and it is running well. It is recently been serviced. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light scr...
Silver
9 Karat Gold Vintage J. W. Benson London Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned 1930’s vintage Gold Manual winding watch is in good working condition and it runs well. Visible signs of wear and ageing. Slight scratches on the glass and w...
9k Gold
JW Benson London Antique Gunmetal Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Signed Invicta
By Invicta
Located in Carlisle, GB
JW Benson London Antique Gunmetal Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Signed Invicta.
Enamel, Gilt Metal
9 Karat Gold Vintage 1930s J. W. Benson London Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned 30mm diameter hand winding watch is in good condition and it is recently been serviced and runs well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light scratches o...
Gold
18 Karat Gold Vintage 1920s J.W. Benson London Ladies Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This fine quality pre-owned hand winding gold watch is in good working condition and is keeping a good time. Visible signs of ageing and wear with small scratches on the watch case, ...
18k Gold, Gold-filled
9ct Gold J.W. Benson Open Faced Pocket Watch with Chain & Gold Full Sovereign
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This remarkable 1938 Georgian open-faced pocket watch, crafted by the esteemed J.W. Benson, is a testament to timeless elegance and craftsmanship.
Vintage JW Benson London W1 9ct Gold Gents Wristwatch 17 Jewels
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Vintage JW Benson London W1 9ct Gold Gents Wristwatch 17 Jewels The Watch is in full working order and is being sold with 1 years timing guarantee and has been fully serviced.
19-Carat Gold Wrist Watch by J. W. Benson 20th Century
By J W Benson Ltd.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
J. W. Benson of London, 19-carat, 15 jewel Wristwatch with hand-winding movement with a dark brown leather strap. Inside case serial number "12102".
Gold
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 5.91 in D 9.45 in
A French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Bracket Clock
By J.W. Benson
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Benson clock and watch makers were also retailers of jewelry and obtained royal patronage in 1879.
Bronze
Antique JW Benson Pocket Watch Set in 9 Karat Yellow Gold, London, 1931
By JW Benson London
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique JW Benson pocket watch set in 9kt yellow gold. Made in London 1931 Fully hallmarked Ref NR : 5155 Dimensions - Size : 6.9 x 4.9 x 1.3 cm Weight : 96 grams Condition: Pocke...
J.W. Benson 18 Karat Gold Open Face Pocket Watch by LeCoultre, circa 1920s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: High Grade Open Face Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.
J.W. Benson Half Hunter Pocket Watch 9 Karat Yellow Gold White Enamel Dial
By J.W. Benson
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 49 mm 9k Yellow Gold Half Hunter Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white enamel dial with roman numerals, small seconds at 6 0'clock, blued steel hands, a 9k yellow gold case with roman ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
J.W. Benson 14 Karat Oval Military Style Engraved Handmade from 1918
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J. W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Oval METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt.
14k Gold
J.W. Benson 18ct Pocket Watch With Hand Engraving and Original Key
Located in London, GB
This J.W. Benson 18ct pocket watch with hand engraving and original key is a wonderful piece of jewellery.
Gold, 18k Gold
Benson Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco cocktail watch, by Benson, mounted in platinum, set with diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
J.W. Benson 9ct. Solid Gold Art Deco Wrist Watch circa 1930's Hand Made
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J. W. Benson London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Ladies Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 9ct Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm x Width 11mm MOVEM...
J.W Benson White Gold-Filled Watch circa 1930's with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
In 1885, Benson introduced the first waterproof wristwatch, and the company also produced a number of other groundbreaking watches, such as the first watch with a luminous dial and t...
Gold-filled
J.W. Benson 18Kt. Yellow Gold Men's Open Face Pocket Watch with Sweep Seconds
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt.
J.W. Benson Silver Campaign Style Hunters Case Watch with Original Dial
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
The case is done in Sterling Silver with a Swiss movement made for the legendary house of J.W. Benson in London. You can wear this watch and count on it get you there on time. it is ...
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Campaign Style Black Enamel Dial Manual Watch
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
Benson was the premier English House, catering to the royalty.
Sterling Silver
Vintage Gents Yellow Gold Wristwatch, J W Benson
By JW Benson London
Located in NEWARK, GB
It has a Swiss made movement, fully hallmarked for 9kt gold on the inner cuvette, Birmingham 1946, sponsor Mark ALD, also marked JW Benson made in England. The watch has an attract...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Benson Yellow Gold Cushion Shaped Campaign Style Manual Wristwatch
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J. W. Benson / London STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped / Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: 9Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: 32mm X 30mm CIRCA: 1920's MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
J.W. Benson London 9ct. Solid Gold Cushion Shaped from 1920
By JW Benson London
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson London STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 9Ct.
J.W. Benson Yellow Gold Tonneau Shaped Manual Wristwatch, circa 1930s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J. W. Benson London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt.
J.W. Benson Early Steel Chronograph Cushion Shaped Wristwatch, circa 1930s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Sports Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Steel / Nickel CIRCA: 1930's DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Width 33mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Winding / 1...
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