Early complicated open face going barrel English lever chronograph pocket watch from 1882.
Keyless wind and pin set.
Independent centre seconds with reset to 12.
Watchmaker, John Bennett of London, from a Swiss ebauche.
Silversmith AB Arthur Baume, watch importers, Hatton Garden London.
The movement has 15 jewels.
All complications are working correctly.
The dial is free from cracks and chips.
The mineral crystal is clear and free from chips and scratches.
Hinges and catches are all working correctly.
The .925 silver case measures 52mm x 19mm.
Weight 126g
1882 John Bennett Complicated Silver Chronograph
At RomanDial all our watches are fully serviced. The service includes complete strip down of the movements to its component parts.
All parts are cleaned checked for wear, oiled and reassembled.
We then test the movement for at least seven days to check for accuracy and reliability.
While the movement is out of the case we clean and polish, check all hinges catches and clips are operating correctly.
We replace the mineral glass with new (old stock) mineral glass.
All our watches come with winding key if required.
We aim for an accuracy of 1-2 minutes for lever watches and 2-5 minutes or verge watches.
Mechanical watches of this type will require regulating from time to time.
RomandDial offers a 30 day guarantee and worldwide shipping (free to the UK).
We will ship the same working day for purchases before 10.00am and next working day after 10.00 am