Gents 9ct Gold Smiths Astral Wrist Watch, 1966

Name: Gents 9ct Gold Smiths Astral Wrist Watch, 1966
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1062367
Availability: SoldOut

1940 - 1960

Sold by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Description

Gents 9ct gold Smiths Astral wrist watch, 1966.

The watch has a 15-jewel hand-winding movement, stamped Made in England, which is working nicely.

The watch measures 34mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is 9 carat gold and there are hallmarks inside the case back for London 1966, with a maker's mark of ECW contained within a crown shape. Usually we would expect to see SCW within a crown shape for Smiths Clocks and Watches so this is a little more unusual. We believe the E relates to the Smiths Enfield factory which was opened in 1949.

The case is in good condition, just a little marking around the edge of the case back. The back of the watch has a long service inscription from British Rail.

The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1062367

Dealers Notes

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Description

Gents 9ct gold Smiths Astral wrist watch, 1966.

The watch has a 15-jewel hand-winding movement, stamped Made in England, which is working nicely.

The watch measures 34mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs.

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The case is 9 carat gold and there are hallmarks inside the case back for London 1966, with a maker's mark of ECW contained within a crown shape.

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Usually we would expect to see SCW within a crown shape for Smiths Clocks and Watches so this is a little more unusual. We believe the E relates to the Smiths Enfield factory which was opened in 1949.

fig 1. Gents 9ct gold Smiths Astral wrist watch, 1966 — fig 1. Gents 9ct Gold Smiths Astral Wrist Watch, 1966

The case is in good condition, just a little marking around the edge of the case back. The back of the watch has a long service inscription from British Rail.

The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1062367

About the Dealer

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches