{"product_id":"1953-universal-geneve-j-w-benson-london-206514-34mm","title":"1953 Universal Geneve \"J.W.Benson London\" 206514 34mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHere we have a rare 1953 Universal Genève \"J.W. Benson London\" featuring a classic 34mm stainless steel round case and showcasing a fascinating mid-century retail partnership. During this era, prestigious Swiss manufacturers like Universal Genève frequently co-signed dials with high-end retailers, and this piece bears the signature of J.W. Benson, the legendary London clockmaker and jeweller founded in 1847. A case thickness of 10.5mm and a well-proportioned lug-to-lug of 41.5mm ensure a perfectly balanced, traditional silhouette on the wrist. The timeless case shape is complemented by elegant lugs that taper to an 18mm width, offering a highly versatile choice for strap pairings. At the 3 o’clock position, a crisp push-pull crown allows for smooth daily winding and precise time adjustment. A clean, smooth bezel secures a domed crystal above a refined dial; gold-toned applied Arabic numerals and baton indexes mark the hours, gracefully balancing the iconic \"Universal Genève\" branding with the historic \"J.W. Benson London\" script. Sweeping across the mid-century layout are elegant gold hands, driven by a reliable central second hand. On the reverse, the solid snap-on case back is clearly stamped with the reference number 206514 and the unique serial number 1639894 engraved below. Inside beats the refined Universal Genève Calibre 332 manually wound movement. 17 jewels beating at a leisurely 18,000 beats per hour. This beautifully engineered, in-house calibre represents the mechanical purity of 1950s Swiss watchmaking. It comes paired on a well-suited 18mm strap and pin buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-cb276d81-7fff-3b34-2752-92f717d696f5\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56859469709692,"sku":"206514","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/0771\/3366\/files\/1_7104f602-3156-40e3-b9d8-4c7d410b6129.jpg?v=1781086996","url":"https:\/\/kibblewatches.co.uk\/products\/1953-universal-geneve-j-w-benson-london-206514-34mm","provider":"KibbleWatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}