J W BENSON ENGLISH POCKET WATCH C1950 B SERIES OPEN FACE 15 JEWEL DENNISON CASE A460 This example dates from about

This example dates from about 1955 with a 15 jewel non-shockproof movement and a cruciform dust proof cover/case ring

rather than the unique smiths later design

Movement number c405935

Fitted with a new ZRC leather strap in brown

Case diameter without the winding crown is the full 33

J W BENSON ENGLISH POCKET WATCH C1950 B SERIES OPEN FACE 15 JEWEL DENNISON CASE A460 This example dates from aboutJ W Benson English made Smiths pocket watch c1950 b series open face 15 jewel. Produced post ww 11 between 47 and 51 numbered b9012 fitted in a gold plated case Moon grade by Dennison. Case number 304173 41. This example has some Benson refinements, including a proper enamel dial with fired in detailing, as opposed to the Smiths standard pseudo enamel painted finish in gloss or matt. The hands are properly profiled unlike the Smiths flat profile thin