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Rare Benson Military Telegrapher's Pocket Watch
Rare Benson Military Issue Pocket Watch.
Late 19th/Early 20th Century.
Telegraphy Morse Code Dial.
The dial enabled the telegrapher to send the time by Morse Code.
British Army Broad Arrow 496 on the case.
On the movement:
"The Railway Guards Watch
Best London Make
No. 827624
J W Benson, 62 & 64 Ludgate Hill London"
Pin set hands. To set the hands to the time, use your thumb nail to hold in the pin on the edge of the case at 1 o'clock and turn the winder.
The dial has a short hairline going from the centre to the seconds dial. Otherwise in great condition.
Approximate dimensions: diameter 55.5mm, weight 166.5 grams.
Movement serviced and working well.
Movement guaranteed for 12 months.
A big chunky and very unusual watch.
Free P&P in UK.
All our items include postage and packaging in the UK.
Buyers outside the UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.
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Recess Antiques
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Bridgnorth Shropshire
England , UK
Tel : 07713150485
Non UK callers : +44 7713150485
Late 19th/Early 20th Century.
Telegraphy Morse Code Dial.
The dial enabled the telegrapher to send the time by Morse Code.
British Army Broad Arrow 496 on the case.
On the movement:
"The Railway Guards Watch
Best London Make
No. 827624
J W Benson, 62 & 64 Ludgate Hill London"
Pin set hands. To set the hands to the time, use your thumb nail to hold in the pin on the edge of the case at 1 o'clock and turn the winder.
The dial has a short hairline going from the centre to the seconds dial. Otherwise in great condition.
Approximate dimensions: diameter 55.5mm, weight 166.5 grams.
Movement serviced and working well.
Movement guaranteed for 12 months.
A big chunky and very unusual watch.
Free P&P in UK.
All our items include postage and packaging in the UK.
Buyers outside the UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.
Only form of payment available is through clicking on the Buy Securely icon. We are not able to process debit/credit card payments over the phone.
If you wish to return any item then you need to advise us via email within 14 days after the day the goods are received and you will need to pay the return postage. On safe receipt of the goods the refund will be made.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free P&P in UK
Date Difficult to be precise but estimate circa 1880s/1
Late 19th Century Antiques Origin English
Maker J.W. Benson
Item code as218a3301 / XgAAD-1023E
Status For Sale
£1100.00
$1376.32
€1277.21
$1376.32
€1277.21
Conversion rates as of 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free P&P in UK
Shipping information
All our prices include postage and packaging in the UK.
Customers outside the UK must email us for postage costs before buying.
Customers outside the UK must email us for postage costs before buying.
View all stock from
Recess Antiques
By appointment only
Bridgnorth Shropshire
England , UK
Tel : 07713150485
Non UK callers : +44 7713150485
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