Over the past few decades, the vintage watch market has seen an interesting shift. According to Christie’s Auction House, the newfound appeal of vintage watch patina is a phenomenon that is here to stay. The appeal for “honest” patina has grown over the last decade. In the years preceding, many collectors were interested in acquiring…Read more
Category: J W Benson
Longines wristwatch for J.W. Benson, 1933
In our recent searches for a nice Art Deco style wristwatch, we came across the following offering from The Vintage Wrist Watch Company, a Longines cushion-cased wristwatch for J.W. Benson dating from 1933. Although not the typical rectangular-curvex Art Deco design we were looking for, the battered dial has appeal, much like a well-loved childhood…Read more
9ct gold Art Deco J.W. Benson wristwatch, 1947
The features of Art Deco design have recently caught our eyes, and we are keen to add a watch to our collection that captures the charm of the period. In this instance, during our initial research, we came across this Art Deco J.W. Benson wristwatch dating from 1947. It is in an Art Deco style…Read more