Gents 1960s Smiths Astral National 17 Wrist Watch

Name: Gents 1960s Smiths Astral National 17 Wrist Watch
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1079671
Availability: SoldOut

1940 - 1960

Sold by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Description

Gents 1960s Smiths Astral National 17 wrist watch.

The watch has an English Smiths 17-jewel hand-winding movement which is working nicely.

The watch measures 32mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is chromium plated and it is in beautiful condition.

The lens is in lovely condition.

The dial is signed Smiths Astral National 17. The National 17 name originates from the 'Put on your National Hat' advertising campaign launched at the International Watch and Jewellery Trade Fair at Earls Court in September 1965.

There is light marking to the dial, again not too detrimental at all. Original hands including the centre seconds hand with red detailing.

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

SA1079671

Dealers Notes

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Description

Gents 1960s Smiths Astral National 17 wrist watch.

The watch has an English Smiths 17-jewel hand-winding movement which is working nicely.

The watch measures 32mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is chromium plated and it is in beautiful condition.

fig 1. Gents 1960s Smiths Astral National 17 wrist watch — fig 1. Gents 1960s Smiths Astral National 17 Wrist Watch

The lens is in lovely condition.

The dial is signed Smiths Astral National 17.

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The National 17 name originates from the 'Put on your National Hat' advertising campaign launched at the International Watch and Jewellery Trade Fair at Earls Court in September 1965.

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company