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James walter benson, londons biggest and most energetic watchmaking and watch retailing firm of the second half of the 19th and the first half of 20th centuries. But i can tell you that i see a clean cased half hunter in you tell me 18k solid. Gents 1936 longines wrisch for j w benson la129505. The dial has blued hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six. Benson 18 karat gold open face pocket watch by lecoultre, circa 1920s. Solid silver j w benson half hunter pocket watch the front plate springs open sharply when the top button is pressed. An intermediate type, known as the demi hunter or half hunter, is a case style in which the outer lid has a glass panel or hole in the centre giving a view of the hands. Benson birmingham 1928half hunter pocket watch worldwide shippinga 9 kt yellow gold 375 j. A half hunter enables you to read the time with the cover closed and usually has a window in which you can view the time through whereas a full hunter has to have the cover open to read the time and usually has a sealed closed cover to.
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