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1950'S Jw Benson Wristwatch
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1950'S Jw Benson Wristwatch

1940 - 1960
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A 1950's JW Benson, London manual wind wristwatch. A remarkably well preserved glodd black dial, with applied gilt numerals and inner dot accents. A recessed subsaidiary seconds dial with its own seperate 'sunburst' finish. The dial design is reminiscent of the top tier Smiths de Luxe models. The dial is signed 'JW Benson' in typical stylised script.

A base metal case body, with some signs of wear and plate loss. Original, or period correct winding crown showing loss of plating - maintaining originality. A screw down, stainless steel case back marked 'waterproof, anti-magnetic'. The case is an example made by Dennison in their 'Aquatite' range.

A 16 jewel calibre 27 mechanism, utilised and upgraded by JW Benson. The mechanism plates bear the stylised signature.

Case width 32mm

Case height 41mm

Case depth 11mm

From Kembery Watches you can expect a genuine wristwatch supplied with a presentation box that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery on a day of your choice, for International deliveries please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions regarding our watches please call us or email us and we will be happy to help you. We can Facetime/Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Jw Benson Wristwatch to the 1950s.

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SA1241572
Description
A 1950's JW Benson, London manual wind wristwatch. A remarkably well preserved glodd black dial, with applied gilt numerals and inner dot accents. A recessed subsaidiary seconds dial with its own seperate 'sunburst' finish. The dial design is reminiscent of the top tier Smiths de Luxe models. The dial is signed 'JW Benson' in typical stylised script.
fig 1. A 1950s J.W. Benson wristwatch featuring a black dial, gold-toned hands, a sub-seconds subdial at six oclock, a metallic case, and a smooth brown leather strap.
fig 1. 1950'S Jw Benson Wristwatch

A base metal case body, with some signs of wear and plate loss. Original, or period correct winding crown showing loss of plating - maintaining originality. A screw down, stainless steel case back marked 'waterproof, anti-magnetic'. The case is an example made by Dennison in their 'Aquatite' range.

fig 2. A 1950s J.W. Benson wristwatch featuring a black dial, gold-toned hands, a sub-seconds subdial at six oclock, a metallic case, and a smooth brown leather strap.
fig 2. 1950'S Jw Benson Wristwatch

A 16 jewel calibre 27 mechanism, utilised and upgraded by JW Benson. The mechanism plates bear the stylised signature.

Case width 32mm

Case height 41mm

Case depth 11mm

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From Kembery Watches you can expect a genuine wristwatch supplied with a presentation box that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery on a day of your choice, for International deliveries please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions regarding our watches please call us or email us and we will be happy to help you. We can Facetime/Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Jw Benson Wristwatch to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241572
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I A 1950s J.W. Benson wristwatch featuring a black dial, gold-toned hands, a sub-seconds subdial at six oclock, a metallic case, and a smooth brown leather strap.

1950'S Jw Benson Wristwatch

Archive II A 1950s J.W. Benson wristwatch featuring a black dial, gold-toned hands, a sub-seconds subdial at six oclock, a metallic case, and a smooth brown leather strap. View II
Archive III A 1950s J.W. Benson wristwatch featuring a black dial, gold-toned hands, a sub-seconds subdial at six oclock, a metallic case, and a smooth brown leather strap. View III
Archive IV A 1950s J.W. Benson wristwatch featuring a black dial, gold-toned hands, a sub-seconds subdial at six oclock, a metallic case, and a smooth brown leather strap. View IV
Archive V A 1950s J.W. Benson wristwatch featuring a black dial, gold-toned hands, a sub-seconds subdial at six oclock, a metallic case, and a smooth brown leather strap. View V
Archive VI A 1950s J.W. Benson wristwatch featuring a black dial, gold-toned hands, a sub-seconds subdial at six oclock, a metallic case, and a smooth brown leather strap. View VI
Archive VII A 1950s J.W. Benson wristwatch featuring a black dial, gold-toned hands, a sub-seconds subdial at six oclock, a metallic case, and a smooth brown leather strap. View VII
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A 1950s J.W. Benson wristwatch featuring a black dial, gold-toned hands, a sub-seconds subdial at six oclock, a metallic case, and a smooth brown leather strap.
1950's JW Benson Wristwatch
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A 1950s J.W. Benson wristwatch featuring a black dial, gold-toned hands, a sub-seconds subdial at six oclock, a metallic case, and a smooth brown leather strap.
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  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialStainless Steel, Leather, Acrylic
  • ColourBlack, Silver, Brown
  • MotifsSub-seconds subdial, Gold-tone baton indices, Black dial, Dauphine hands

This J.W. Benson manual wind wristwatch originates from the 1950s, styled in the mid-century modern aesthetic associated with a gentleman's library. The piece comprises a stainless steel and base metal case body measuring 32 mm in width, 41 mm in height, and 11 mm in depth, paired with a smooth brown leather strap. The black dial presents gold-tone baton indices, applied gilt numerals, inner dot accents, dauphine hands, and a recessed subsidiary seconds subdial at the six o'clock position featuring a sunburst finish. Visible details include stylized script signature lettering on the dial, a winding crown and case body displaying wear and plate loss, and slender metal lugs. The timepiece suits daily wear as a practical accessory on the wrist. The rounded bezel frames the dark dial surface, while the crown projects from the right flank of the silver-toned case. The strap secures with a traditional buckle fastening system at the top and bottom of the housing. The watch can be integrated into a curated collection or worn as an everyday dress timepiece within a modern wardrobe.

FAQs

Wristwatches from the 1950s produced by English retail jewelers like J.W. Benson typically feature clean analogue dials, subsidiary seconds dials, and manual-wind mechanical movements enclosed in traditional metal cases.

Mid-century timepieces traditionally utilized stainless steel or plated cases, acrylic crystals over the dial face, brass movement plates, and genuine leather wrist straps.

Authentic pieces display distinct dial typography printed with J.W. Benson London, precise hand alignment, and period-correct mechanical movement markings inside the case back.

A mid-century dress watch serves as an understated accessory that integrates seamlessly with formal tailoring, smart business attire, or classic daily wear.

Mechanical watches require regular winding without over-tightening the crown, professional servicing every three to five years, and protection from water exposure and magnetic fields.
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