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S.S. War Viceroy: an 18 carat gold presentation full-hunter watch
the white enamel dial signed J.W. Benson London with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds at '6', blued steel hands and fob wind, inscribed inside the back plate PRESENTED BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER ON BEHALF OF HIS MAJESTY'S GOVT TO ROBERT REID Chief Engineer S.S. "War Viceroy" in recognition of his conspicuous services in effecting repairs to enable the vessel to reach America when broken down in heavy weather in MID ATLANTIC in March 1918 , dial diameter -- 1½in. (4cm.), original plush lined case
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the white enamel dial signed J.W. Benson London with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds at '6', blued steel hands and fob wind, inscribed inside the back plate PRESENTED BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER ON BEHALF OF HIS MAJESTY'S GOV
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