DELUXE SMITHS HORN LUG WRISTWATCH A304 c1952 SERVICED MINGOLD GP CASE smiths J W Benson tropical wristwatch

J W Benson tropical wristwatch by smiths in a "waterproof anti-magnetic" case of approx 33Mm in diameter with a chromed case top and steel screw in back

some minor marks to the case especially where someone thought the back comes off

Fully overhauled and guaranteed

This is one of the earlier examples of shock proofing by Smiths and is fitted with the two end stone plates on the escape wheel as well as a Breguet over-coil hairspring

DELUXE SMITHS HORN LUG WRISTWATCH A304 c1952 SERVICED MINGOLD GP CASE smiths J W Benson tropical wristwatchDELUXE SMITHS HORN LUG WRISTWATCH A304 c1952 SERVICED MINGOLD GP CASE. This was created in about 1952 as part of the earlier production line up that were officially Deluxe watches as opposed to the 12 15 range. This horn lug case design was seen on high end watches such as Omega prior to this but was used to a greater extent by Smiths than any other company. The distinctive high bezel section construction is for a specially cut crystal which clips in