#161 • John Bennett, quarter repeater perpetual calendar w/moonphase, heavy 18K

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $8,300.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

EPW - John Bennett, 65 & 64 Cheapside, London, quarter-hour repeater with four-year perpetual calendar and moonphase, 54mm, heavy 18K gold original HC bearing London hallmarks for 1877, casemaker's "L.W H.H" in shield form cameo, monogram initials to front, signed gold cuvette, five-knuckle hinges, white enamel quadruple-sunk dial with aperture in seconds-register for moonphase, SW-pin-set, fully capped lever escapement, at least 20J, gilt mvt, s#4220 with matching serial number to case and to dial. Gross weight of assembled watch 93.5 dwt (145.4 g). CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good repeat function and tone, calendar functions advancing properly as hands are set forward and also via advancing tabs, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine scratches, numerous micro-fine scratches, one case screw missing, another case screw is a replacement with smaller head; excellent dial with light hl at 4 extending to lower rim of date register where it terminates in a pinpoint nick, very small flake to right rim of date register center hole; nearly mint hands; case shows little wear, dings or dents to band between 11:30 and 1:30, good engraving detail; bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000 JH-79955