J W BENSON ENGLISH POCKET WATCH C1950 B SERIES OPEN FACE 15 JEWEL DENNISON CASE WATCH with a chromed brass top

with a chromed brass top and screw in steel case back a neat chunky timepiece

In very used condition to be honest although it s one of the harder retail jewellers to obtain with a Smiths earlier wristwatch

The length tip to tip of the lugs is approximately 40mm

Very lightly engraved to the rear for a presentation in 1968

Benson were selling a Tropical pattern wristwatch with Swiss movement prior to the use of the English watch by Smiths

J W BENSON ENGLISH POCKET WATCH C1950 B SERIES OPEN FACE 15 JEWEL DENNISON CASE WATCH with a chromed brass topJ W Benson English made Smiths pocket watch c1950 b series open face 15 jewel. Produced post ww 11 between 47 and 51 numbered b9012 fitted in a gold plated case Moon grade by Dennison. Case number 304173 41. This example has some Benson refinements, including a proper enamel dial with fired in detailing, as opposed to the Smiths standard pseudo enamel painted finish in gloss or matt. The hands are properly profiled unlike the Smiths flat profile thin