{"product_id":"1912-jw-benson-of-london-solid-silver-all-english-made-3-4-plate-lever-open-faced-pocket-watch","title":"1912 Jw Benson of London solid silver all English made  3\/4 plate lever open faced pocket watch","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"thewatch\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis watch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic, all-English solid silver open-faced pocket watch from the pre-eminent London maker, J.W. Benson, featuring their highly reliable \"The Bank\" English Lever movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handsome solid silver open-faced pocket watch is a quintessential piece of high-grade British horology, crafted by the esteemed J.W. Benson of Ludgate Hill, London. Dating to circa 1912, it represents the pinnacle of machine-assisted English watchmaking just prior to the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substantial solid silver case features a plain, polished back suitable for personal engraving, with hallmarks confirming the purity of the silver and its date. The highly visible white enamel dial is in pristine condition, signed \"J.W. Benson, London\", and features bold black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. Elegant spade and whip hands complete the traditional look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is powered by a high-quality 3\/4 plate English Lever movement. This movement is one of Benson's renowned \"THE BANK\" grades, designed for robust accuracy and reliability. It is fully signed \"J.W. Benson, Ludgate Hill, London\" and \"The Bank, Best London Make\". The movement is keyless, meaning it is set and wound via the crown at the 3 o'clock position (top winding).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful and functional piece from the master of English watchmaking, perfectly combining industrial quality with classical London design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChain sold separately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting in the mid eighteenth century, JW Benson is one of the longest serving, all-British watchmaking companies, with a reputation to boot. The company acquired Royal patronage in 1879. Clerkenwell, home to Antique Watch Co. for nearly 50 years, is well known for its horological past, and part of its history extends to the JW Benson factory being opened in Ludgate Hill in 1892. JW Benson is now a subsidiary of Mappin and Webb, but their celebrated watches have stood the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat We Think\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Antique Watch Co. in Clerkenwell, we hold J.W. Benson in particularly high regard. As a London firm, Benson was one of the very few who successfully managed the transition from traditional bench-made movements to more efficient, machine-made calibres in the late 19th and early 20th century, enabling them to compete with the emerging American and Swiss industrial giants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"THE BANK\" grade English Lever movement inside this watch is a testament to that success. It is a finely finished movement, built to be a reliable timekeeper for the working gentleman or professional. While many other firms had already begun importing Swiss movements by 1912, this watch proudly carries the stamp \"Best London Make,\" a declaration of quality and domestic origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's important to note the keyless, top-winding mechanism. This was a crucial modern advancement that eliminated the need for a separate winding key, making the watch far more convenient and a popular choice in the Edwardian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this watch is owning a piece of London’s industrial heritage—a timekeeper that was, quite literally, one of the best British watches available in its day. The solid silver case ensures it has a pleasing weight and feel of quality in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"personalnote\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specification\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpec Stuff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference : \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e501\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  3\/4 plate english lever Jw benson lodon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge :\u003c\/strong\u003e1911\/1920\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecific Age :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHallmarked london 1912\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase Size :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e53mm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase Thickness :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e17mm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight Approx :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TBC\u003c\/span\u003e Grams\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePreowned\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo - Chain sold separately \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase Material :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSolid 925 sterling silver \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eService History :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eServiced 12-Months Mechanical Warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JW Benson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56801461109110,"sku":"AWCPWBEN501","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/6187\/6838\/files\/jwbensonof-Photoroom_e074b351-310f-4048-a811-0c0aeebea45f.jpg?v=1764951554","url":"https:\/\/antiquewatchuk.co.uk\/products\/1912-jw-benson-of-london-solid-silver-all-english-made-3-4-plate-lever-open-faced-pocket-watch","provider":"Antique Watch Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}