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Antique Silver J.w. Benson Trench Wristwatch, London 1915
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Antique Silver J.w. Benson Trench Wristwatch, London 1915

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 September 2025 · Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Antique Silver J.W. Benson Trench Wristwatch, London 1915

A good early 20th century gentleman’s wristwatch by J.W. Benson of London, dating to 1915 and typical of the officer’s “trench watches” worn during the First World War.

This piece features a Swiss-made jewelled movement housed in a solid sterling silver case with screw-back and screw-front construction. The white enamel dial is signed J.W. Benson, London, with bold luminous Arabic numerals, blued skeleton hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The crystal has a slight blue tinge, a notable feature. Original dark brown leather strap with nickel buckle.

The inside case back is fully hallmarked for sterling silver, London 1915, with sponsor's mark GS (George Stockwell). Matching case and movement numbers.

Offered in good original condition. The dial has some wear and faint hairlines, and the strap shows signs of age. Working very happily, though unserviced and not sold with a guarantee for the movement

Length: 22 cm

Case diameter: 3.5 cm (excluding crown)

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Trench Watch to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162752
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Description
Antique Silver J.W. Benson Trench Wristwatch, London 1915

A good early 20th century gentleman’s wristwatch by J.W.

“
Benson of London, dating to 1915 and typical of the officer’s “trench watches” worn during the First World War.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
fig 1. An antique silver J.W. Benson trench wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, and a dark leather strap.
fig 1. Antique Silver J.w. Benson Trench Wristwatch, London 1915

This piece features a Swiss-made jewelled movement housed in a solid sterling silver case with screw-back and screw-front construction. The white enamel dial is signed J.W. Benson, London, with bold luminous Arabic numerals, blued skeleton hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The crystal has a slight blue tinge, a notable feature. Original dark brown leather strap with nickel buckle.

fig 2. An antique silver J.W. Benson trench wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, and a dark leather strap.
fig 2. Antique Silver J.w. Benson Trench Wristwatch, London 1915

The inside case back is fully hallmarked for sterling silver, London 1915, with sponsor's mark GS (George Stockwell). Matching case and movement numbers.

Offered in good original condition. The dial has some wear and faint hairlines, and the strap shows signs of age. Working very happily, though unserviced and not sold with a guarantee for the movement

Length: 22 cm

Case diameter: 3.5 cm (excluding crown)

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Trench Watch to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162752
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Antique Silver J.w. Benson Trench Wristwatch, London 1915

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An antique silver J.W. Benson trench wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, and a dark leather strap.
Antique Silver J.W. Benson Trench Wristwatch, London 1915
Ref: SA1162752
An antique silver J.W. Benson trench wristwatch with a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, and a dark leather strap.
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  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian / First World War
  • MaterialSilver, Leather, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourSilver and Black
  • MotifsWire lugs, Enamel dial, Arabic numerals, Sub-seconds dial
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

Trench watches evolved during the First World War when soldiers found pocket watches impractical in combat, leading watchmakers to adapt pocket watch movements with soldered lugs to be worn on the wrist.

These timepieces typically featured sterling silver or base metal cases, enamel dials, glass crystals, and durable leather straps designed to withstand rigorous field conditions.

Authentic period pieces usually feature hallmarks inside the case back, fixed wire lugs for the strap, porcelain enamel dials with Arabic numerals, and manual-wind mechanical movements from the era.

An antique trench watch can be displayed on a dedicated watch stand, housed in a glass-topped collector box, or paired with period-appropriate leather straps for occasional wear.

Regular servicing by a professional horologist is essential to clean and oil the vintage movement, and the watch should be kept away from moisture and strong magnetic fields.
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