$7,080
“Benson Blitz” J. W. Benson, London, "Blitz", No. 027/100, Ref. R 81750. Made in a limited edition of 100 pieces in the 1990s with a movement from the 1940s. Fine and rare 18K gold gentleman's wristwatch. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 4 screws, rounded stepped bezel, ball-shaped winding-crown, sapphire crystal. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Cal.10’’’, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 X 30 mm. Thickness 9 mm. To be sold without reserve
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-06-14