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Geneva, Oct 01, 2020
LOT 88
J. W. Benson
Movement of a pocket watch
CHF 500 - 600
EUR 500 - 600 / USD 550 - 700 / HKD 4,300 - 5,100TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 75
Movement of an open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch (with an older key-winding gilded brass case).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |
Brand J. W. Benson, London
Model made in Switzerland
Year circa 1900-1920
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. unnumbered (circa 1860)
Diameter 42.5 mm. / Ø 54.1 mm. (case)
Caliber 18’’’, lever escapement
Signature dial
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot. Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. Important notice – Special conditionsThe lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled