Monday 20 October 2014 | 11:00 | Lots: 251

Monday 20 October 2014 | 11:00 | Lots: 251

Lot 296

Lot 296

UNIVERSAL GENEVE - a gentleman's Monodatic wrist watch retailed by J.W Benson. Numbered 200103-2...

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Lot 296

Lot Description

UNIVERSAL GENEVE - a gentleman's Monodatic wrist watch retailed by J.W Benson. Numbered 200103-2 1677038. Signed automatic bumper calibre 138C. Silvered dial with hour markers, Arabic twelve, subsidiary seconds dial to six, date aperture to three. Stainless steel case fitted to a tan strap with stainless steel pin buckle. 34mm.


Retailer dialled watches show both the name of the maker and the shop that sold the watch. In this case it could be confusing as J W Benson was a watchmaker in its own right from 1847 onwards, winning numerous awards and accolades. Unfortunately, bomb damage during WWI brought the manufacture of watches to an end and from this point onwards they were retailers only, either under their own name or of other brands such as this Universal.

Brand: Universal Geneve

Model: Monodatic

Postage: Auction Default

Derivative: Monodatic

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li>Bumper automatic movement is currently functioning.

<li>Movement has marks and scratches.

<li>Dial has visible marks. Dial also shows some discolouration around the hour markers.

<li>Hands have marks, pitting and tarnishing.

<li>Glass has marks and scratches.

<li>Bezel has light scratches, marks and some small dints.

<li>Case has scratches, marks and dints.

<li>Crown appears to be functioning correctly.

<li>Case back has marks and scratches.

<li>Strap has marks, creasing and some discolouration.

<li>Buckle has marks and scratches.<p>


This lot does not come with box or papers.<p>

Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p>

Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>

Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>

If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Conrad Cunningham on 0121 212 5506 or at conrad@fellows.co.uk


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