Sterling silver Longines pocket watch retailed by the quality London based watchmaker, "J. W. Benson" (watchmaker to Queen Victoria). Dating from 1913.
Solid sterling silver case with snap-on bezel and hinged back and inner dust cover. Back of case decorated with a engine turned decoration (slightly worn). Inside back stamped with a full English, sterling silver import hallmark corresponding to the year 1913. Also stamped with the initials, "J.W.B." (J. W. Benson) and "A.B" (Arthur Baume - A director of Longines who had sole rights to the U.K. Longines agency). "Nail " hand setting button mounted on the edge of the case at the 11 o'clock position. Fitted with an acrylic U.B. crystal. Case diameter (not including pendant) : 48.5mm. Case condition : 80%.
White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds. Black Roman numerals. Signed, "J.W.Benson - London". Blue steel hands. Dial condition : 100%.
Gilt, 7 jewel, Longines
movement (calibre 18.69N). Signed, "J. W. Benson, 62 & 69 Ludgate Hill,
London. By Warrant to H.M. the Late Queen Victoria". Bimetallic
compensation balance wheel. Movement condition (appearance) : 90%. Recently
serviced. Time keeping : good.
The Compagnie des Montres Longines Francillon S.A. was formed in the 1830s by Ernest Francillon at Saint-Imier, Switzerland and has always been renowned for design and precision. Famous aviators, explorers and pioneers have all consulted Longines. The company provided timers used at the first modern day Olympics in 1892 and has been closely associated with the worldwide development of sport timing ever since. It has been responsible for timekeeping at no less than fourteen Olympic Games.
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Inventory No. 203