1930 LONGINES 9CT GOLD TRENCH WATCH | J.W. BENSON LONDON | BAUME & CO | CAL. 13.34 | BOXED

A beautifully presented and highly desirable Longines wristwatch dating from 1930, retailed by the prestigious J.W. Benson of London and imported by Baume & Co.

Housed in a solid 9ct gold case with London import hallmarks, this elegant trench style watch represents an important period in Longines history when the company was producing some of its finest early wristwatches.

What makes this example particularly appealing is the remarkable consistency of signatures and markings throughout the watch, creating a highly cohesive and authentic piece for the collector:

• Dial signed J.W. Benson, London and Longines
• Movement signed Longines, B & Co (Baume & Co) and Calibre 13.34
• Case bearing London 9ct gold import hallmarks for 1930 and the sponsor mark of Alfred Baume

Together these details link Longines manufacture, Baume & Co importation and J.W. Benson retailing, creating a particularly attractive and historically correct example.

Performance

Tested on a professional timegrapher with exceptional results for a watch approaching a century of age:

• Rate: 0 seconds per day
• Amplitude: 295°
• Beat Error: 0.2 ms

The movement is running strongly and accurately.

Condition

Excellent overall condition.

The dial is clean and well preserved with only light, honest signs of age. The solid 9ct gold case retains a lovely warm tone with light surface wear consistent with careful use over many decades. The original onion crown operates correctly and the screw down caseback closes securely. The fixed gold wire lugs remain true to the period.

Accessories

• High quality Hirsch Camelgrain leather strap
• Vintage J.W. Benson presentation box

Size

• 34mm diameter excluding crown
• 37mm including crown

This watch comes from the same distinguished Longines era as the rare 1926 Longines monopusher chronograph recently worn by Henry Cavill at Royal Ascot, highlighting the growing appreciation for Longines' early twentieth century wristwatches among collectors.

A genuine and highly attractive example with excellent period consistency, strong mechanical performance and considerable historical charm.

Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.

Please Note

This is a vintage mechanical watch and should be treated with appropriate care. No service history is provided.

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