A Waltham pocket watch and a silver pocket watch in travel case

A Waltham gold plated half hunter pocket watch, together with a J.W.Benson silver open-face pocket watch, stem wind and set, the case with London import marks, dated 1916, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock, gross weight 3oz, with fitted leather travel case. (2)

Condition Report

Waltham: Wear to enamel on case chapter ring. Wear and abrasions to case plating. Fine hairline to dial from centre to 11 o'clock. Case inner back gouged at opener. Movement winds and sets but only runs for a few seconds.

Benson: Case fair with some wear and abrasions consistent with age and use. Inner case back gouged at opener. Some fine hairliens to the dial. Crown plating worn. Movement winds, sets and runs - not tested for timekeeping or guaranteed. Associated leather travel case has significant wear and marks throughout.

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