but with the added charm of being a proper mechanical Omega
The dial has aged in a really unique way and has created a spider web / crazy effect to the lacquer which we absolutely love
display the date and the day
Much of his work in the 1930s was as an uncredited manufacturer for names such as Rolex
The watch on offer here represents an early example of the model and features both the day and date complication at the 3 o’clock position on the dial
1895-1900 J.W. Benson of London Substantial Railway Guards Nickel Case Pocket Watch - Early All-English Lever brand_Curtis but with the added charmThis watch A large, robust, and fascinating all English pocket watch from J. W. Benson, potentially an early prototype of their famed 'Railway' Guard or 'Service' watches, featuring a distinctive early English Lever movement in a durable nickel case. This substantial open faced timepiece, retailed by J. W. Benson of London, is a rare find. Dating to the late Victorian early Edwardian era (circa 18951900), it showcases a robust, plain polished nickel