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1936 Silver Cyma Pocket Watch for J W Benson, Lovely Condition
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1936 Silver Cyma Pocket Watch for J W Benson, Lovely Condition

1920 - 1940
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1936 silver Cyma pocket watch for J W Benson, lovely condition.

The watch has a Swiss 15-jewel stem-winding movement, Cyma reference 939a, which is working nicely. The movement is signed with the name of the original high-end retailer, J W Benson. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover.

The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the loop. The case is silver and there are hallmarks inside both case backs for London 1936 together with a case maker’s mark for J W Benson. The case is in beautiful condition, as is the glass lens (some natural light reflection showing in the front photos).

The signed dial is in lovely condition with original 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 Jw Benson Pocket Watch to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09699600
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 90 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
London hallmarks inside the covers: date letter A fixes the year at 1936.
Movement bridge stamped J.W. Benson: Swiss mechanism finished for the London retailer.
Blued steel hands: original finish without oxidisation.
Case hinges and bezel rims: tight fit with natural soft handling 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.

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SA1242800
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Description
1936 silver Cyma pocket watch for J W Benson, lovely condition.

The watch has a Swiss 15-jewel stem-winding movement, Cyma reference 939a, which is working nicely. The movement is signed with the name of the original high-end retailer, J W Benson. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover.

The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the loop.

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The case is silver and there are hallmarks inside both case backs for London 1936 together with a case maker’s mark for J W Benson.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The case is in beautiful condition, as is the glass lens (some natural light reflection showing in the front photos).

The signed dial is in lovely condition with original 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 Jw Benson Pocket Watch to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09699600
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 90 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
London hallmarks inside the covers: date letter A fixes the year at 1936.
Movement bridge stamped J.W. Benson: Swiss mechanism finished for the London retailer.
Blued steel hands: original finish without oxidisation.
Case hinges and bezel rims: tight fit with natural soft handling 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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SA1242800
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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An open-face silver pocket watch featuring a white dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds sub-dial, and a winding crown at twelve oclock.
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Archive I An open-face silver pocket watch featuring a white dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds sub-dial, and a winding crown at twelve oclock.

1936 Silver Cyma Pocket Watch for J W Benson, Lovely Condition

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Archive III An open-face silver pocket watch featuring a white dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds sub-dial, and a winding crown at twelve oclock. View III
Archive IV An open-face silver pocket watch featuring a white dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds sub-dial, and a winding crown at twelve oclock. View IV
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An open-face silver pocket watch featuring a white dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds sub-dial, and a winding crown at twelve oclock.
1936 silver Cyma pocket watch for J W Benson, lovely condition
Ref: SA1242800
An open-face silver pocket watch featuring a white dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds sub-dial, and a winding crown at twelve oclock.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPocket Watches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRoman numerals, Subsidiary seconds dial, Open-face case, Fluted winding crown

This pocket watch dates from 1930 in the Art Deco style, fashioned from silver, glass, and enamel. The open-face silver case holds a white enamel dial marked with black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at six o'clock. Original blued steel hands sweep across the face, while a fluted winding crown and suspension loop sit at the twelve o'clock position above the smooth metal bezel. Hallmarks appear inside the case backs. Additional visible details include minute track diamond markers at the quarter-hour positions and dark hands pointing to the numerals. The piece measures 50mm in diameter excluding the crown and loop. In a contemporary home, this gentleman's library accessory serves as a functional timepiece or a decorative display piece on a desk, mantelpiece, or in a collector's cabinet. It suits traditional studies or historical display contexts where period horology is appreciated.

FAQs

During the 1930s, open-face silver pocket watches were favoured for their clear readability and practical design. High-end British retailers, such as J.W. Benson, frequently collaborated with premier Swiss movement manufacturers like Cyma to produce reliable, high-grade mechanical timepieces for the domestic market.

Pocket watches from this era typically featured solid silver or gold cases, mineral glass crystals, and white enamel dials. The internal mechanical movements relied on steel gears, brass plates, and synthetic jewelled bearings to reduce friction.

Authentic pieces display official hallmarks stamped into the inside of the case back or on the top pendant loop indicating silver purity, city assay office, and date letter. Additionally, dial signatures and maker stamps on the mechanical movement verify the manufacturer and retailer.

Beyond wearing as a classic accessory with formal attire or waistcoats, pocket watches are often displayed on dedicated desk stands or under small glass cloches as decorative horological accents in studies or offices.

To preserve a mechanical pocket watch, store it in a dry environment away from moisture and extreme temperatures. Silver cases should be gently buffed with a soft microfibre cloth, and the internal movement requires professional mechanical servicing every three to five years.
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