J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE SMITHS C 1953 7 garrard with 15 jewels and non-shockproofed

with 15 jewels and non-shockproofed balance

There is wear to the plating as usual

Hillary on the Everest expedition

and the  gentleman's works Heuer timer engraved on the back with works details confirming as on the envelope employment as a test observer

J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE SMITHS C 1953 7 garrard with 15 jewels and non-shockproofedJ W Benson London tropical wristwatch by Smiths in a dennison aquatite case of approx 33. 3mm in diameter with a chromed case top and steel screw in back. The thickness is 9. 9mm. Fitted with an 18mm zrc cowhide strap. In excellent working order fully overhauled and a good timekeeper. This example has a 16 jewel movement with the cruciform case ring and the high quality balance. These c series J W Benson watches were made both before and after 1953.