Over the past few decades, the vintage watch market has seen an interesting aesthetic 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…Read more
Category: J W Benson
Longines wristwatch for J W Benson, 1933
In my recent searches for a nice Art Deco style wristwatch, I 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 I was looking for, the battered dial has appeal, much like a well-loved…Read more
9ct gold Art Deco J W Benson wristwatch, 1947
The features of Art Deco design have recently caught my eye and I am keen to add a watch to my collection that captures the charm of the period. In this instance, during my initial research, I came across this Art Deco J W Benson wristwatch dating from 1947. It is made in the Art…Read more