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1930s J W Benson Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch
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1930s J W Benson Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch

1920 - 1940
Description

Antique J W Benson silver full hunter pocket watch.

The watch has a ¾ plate movement, signed J W Benson, London, which is working nicely. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover.

The watch measures 49.5mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is silver and there are hallmarks London 1932, with a maker’s mark for J W Benson. The case has a small “ding” to the front, and a couple to the back, but overall, the condition is good with just general light surface marks.

The winding crown pushes in to open the front cover.

Inside, there is a glass lens which is in good condition (some natural light reflection showing in the front photos).

The signed dial is in lovely condition with pin-set blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute track.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09720656
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
London hallmarks with date letter r: struck in 1932.
Sponsor mark JWBLd stamped in case: registered to J.W. Benson Ltd.
Gilded three-quarter plate movement signed J.W. Benson: English watchmaker finish.
White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds: clear lettering without hairlines.
Soft denting and fine surface scratching on outer covers: natural pocket wear.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA1245808
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All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

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Description
Antique J W Benson silver full hunter pocket watch.

The watch has a ¾ plate movement, signed J W Benson, London, which is working nicely. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover.

The watch measures 49.5mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is silver and there are hallmarks London 1932, with a maker’s mark for J W Benson.

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The case has a small “ding” to the front, and a couple to the back, but overall, the condition is good with just general light surface marks.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
fig 1. A 1930s J W Benson silver full hunter pocket watch shown open, displaying a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial.
fig 1. 1930s J W Benson Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch

The winding crown pushes in to open the front cover.

Inside, there is a glass lens which is in good condition (some natural light reflection showing in the front photos).

The signed dial is in lovely condition with pin-set blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute track.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09720656
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
London hallmarks with date letter r: struck in 1932.
Sponsor mark JWBLd stamped in case: registered to J.W. Benson Ltd.
Gilded three-quarter plate movement signed J.W. Benson: English watchmaker finish.
White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds: clear lettering without hairlines.
Soft denting and fine surface scratching on outer covers: natural pocket wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245808
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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A 1930s J W Benson silver full hunter pocket watch shown open, displaying a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial.
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Archive I A 1930s J W Benson silver full hunter pocket watch shown open, displaying a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial.

1930s J W Benson Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Archive II A 1930s J W Benson silver full hunter pocket watch shown open, displaying a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial. View II
Archive III A 1930s J W Benson silver full hunter pocket watch shown open, displaying a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial. View III
Archive IV A 1930s J W Benson silver full hunter pocket watch shown open, displaying a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial. View IV
Archive V A 1930s J W Benson silver full hunter pocket watch shown open, displaying a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial. View V
Archive VI A 1930s J W Benson silver full hunter pocket watch shown open, displaying a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial. View VI
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A 1930s J W Benson silver full hunter pocket watch shown open, displaying a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial.
1930s J W Benson silver full hunter pocket watch
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A 1930s J W Benson silver full hunter pocket watch shown open, displaying a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPocket Watches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver, Enamel, Steel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFull hunter case, Roman numerals, Subsidiary seconds dial, Blued steel hands

A full hunter pocket watch features a protective outer metal cover that completely encloses the dial and crystal, opening via a spring mechanism triggered by pressing the stem crown. Popularised in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, this design protected the glass front during active outdoor pursuits.

Pocket watches from this era typically feature cases made of hallmarked sterling silver, solid gold, or rolled gold, paired with enamel dials and blued steel hands. Internal movements incorporate brass plates, steel gears, and jewel bearings to reduce friction and maintain accurate timekeeping.

Authenticity can be verified by examining the British hallmarks stamped inside the case covers, which indicate the silver purity, assay office, and year of manufacture. Maker marks on the dial and movement, alongside a functioning spring hinge cover, further confirm provenance.

A pocket watch can be displayed on a dedicated brass or glass dome stand atop a desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece. Integrating timepieces into glass cloches or framed shadow boxes adds an intriguing horological focal point to contemporary interiors.

Store the timepiece in a dry, temperature-controlled environment away from direct moisture to prevent oxidisation and mechanical deterioration. Clean the exterior case gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid overwinding the spring, and have the mechanical movement serviced periodically by a qualified horologist.
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