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Lot 51 · Weekly: Watches

London Hallmark for 1931

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

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Estimate
£300–£500 hammer ≈ $378–$631
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Weekly: Watches, Online, London, New Bond Street · 22 March 2024
Record ID
TB-2026-326290
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 1931. Bonhams, 22 Mar 2024, lot 51. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-326290.

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J.w.benson, London. A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch, London Hallmark for 1931. Bonhams, 22 Mar 2024, lot 51. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-326290.

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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 London Hallmark for 1924 $650 Bonhams, Feb 2024
J.w.benson, London. A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch London Hallmark for 1938 Bonhams, Apr 2024
J.w.benson, London. A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch Birmingham Hallmark for 1928 Bonhams, Oct 2023
Heuer. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Wristwatch Dynamic, Circa 1970 Bonhams, Mar 2024
J.w.benson, London. A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch Birmingham Hallmark for 1930 Bonhams, Oct 2025
A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch Birmingham Hallmark for 1941 Bonhams, Oct 2024
Rolex. A 9k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch Precision, Purchased 9th November 1974 Bonhams, Nov 2022
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref: 131.019/132.019, Circa 1968 Bonhams, May 2022

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