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JW Benson "Keyless Ludgate watch" Fit for the Queen! "Click" to Login or Register 
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These "after" pictures are of the other "project" I promised to do for my friend. It was completely gummed up, but looked very functional. It runs great now Cool

 
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
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Gotta figure out the case proof marks

 
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
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Hidden in the works was a stopworks barrel WITH ALL THE PARTS STILL THERE! The "Double Brace" mainspring was a horror show to put back in. I think some English watch makers just like a fiddly diddly watch design. But the stopworks works just fine and the watch runs great now that Capt Ahab's petrified "Whale oil" is cleaned out of it.

 
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
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Dave - I believe the case dates to 1900, London, and the maker is your J.W. Benson. I can't make out the initials on the stem....CH? GH?

Hope this helps.

You did an excellent job cleaning this watch. It is a beauty that I know your friend will be proud of! I'm not sure you would want to work on one like this any time soon. But at least you know what to expect should the urge strike again!
 
Posts: 1047 | Location: The Colony, Texas in the USA | Registered: December 20, 2008
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Great work Dave,
Interesting indeed to find the stop works still intact.
Ray
 
Posts: 1499 | Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California USA | Registered: December 20, 2006
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Mary Ann, thanks for helping date the case which no doubt was finished with the watch. I enjoy "exploring" these adventuresome movement designs. Ray as always your encouragement is what keeps the "wheels turning".

This one still had a pinned dial AND Ratchet wheel! Smile

 
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
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Nice watch Dave!

In Loomes;
Benson, James William. London (Ludgate Hill) 1857-1936 & perhaps later. LTD from 1892

Tom
 
Posts: 5107 | Location: New Mexico in the USA | Registered: January 27, 2007
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Here is an ad from 1885 The Gardeners' chronicle

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Posts: 5107 | Location: New Mexico in the USA | Registered: January 27, 2007
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Great job as usual David.
I enjoy seeing these functional stop works turn up occasionally. I have yet to find one!
 
Posts: 1488 | Location: New York State in the USA | Registered: March 04, 2008
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Great job Dave! I always enjoy the visuals you post.
 
Posts: 357 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: April 05, 2008
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I have just isted my "keyless Ludgate" with original warranty, matchinge serial numbers and original price

[link to eBay removed]
 
Posts: 3 | Location: Brisbane in Australia | Registered: February 24, 2013
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Hello Phil,

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Posts: 5206 | Location: Northern Ohio in the U.S.A. | Registered: December 04, 2002
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