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Lot 42 · Weekly: Watches London

London Hallmark for 1938

J.w.benson, London. A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch

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Estimate
£300–£500 hammer ≈ $375–$626
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Weekly: Watches London, Online, London, Knightsbridge · 26 April 2024
Record ID
TB-2026-326153
Record
first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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J.w.benson, London. A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch, London Hallmark for 1938. Bonhams, 26 Apr 2024, lot 42. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-326153.

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J.w.benson, London. A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch, London Hallmark for 1938. Bonhams, 26 Apr 2024, lot 42. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-326153.

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Saratoga, Ref: 02.3.14.1009, Circa 2010 Cartier. A Stainless Steel Quartz Calendar Bracelet Watch £300–£400
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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
J.w.benson, London. A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch Birmingham Hallmark for 1928 $620 Bonhams, Oct 2023
J.w.benson, London. A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch London Hallmark for 1931 Bonhams, Mar 2024
J.w.benson, London. A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch London Hallmark for 1924 Bonhams, Feb 2024
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch Skyrocket, c.1940s Bonhams, Jun 2023
Rolex. An 18k White Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Glasgow Import mark for 1923 Bonhams, Feb 2024
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch Oyster Raleigh, Ref: 3478, c.1930s Bonhams, Jun 2023
Heuer. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Wristwatch 'Red Devil', Ref: 166.041, Circa 1968 Bonhams, Oct 2023
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch Circa 1930 Bonhams, Oct 2025

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