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1956 Smiths De Luxe 9k Gold Wristwatch
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1956 Smiths De Luxe 9k Gold Wristwatch

1940 - 1960
Sold 12 October 2026 · Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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A 1956 Smiths De Luxe 9K gold wristwatch. A matte effect dial, with intricate design. The central dial has textured pinstripes, whilst the surround gives off a concentric effect. Applied gilt hour markers, with square blocks, elongated markers at the quarters and a 12 to the top. Signed Smiths De Luxe and 'made in England' to 6 o'clock. The hours and minutes are indicated by gilt hands, along with the classic Smiths signature of a red tipped seconds hand.

A solid 9K gold case with slim lugs, tapering to the ends and champfered to the edges. A fairly deep case body, with a screw down case back showing a long service award for 1956. This particular award bears the mark for Bristol Bus company. Signed to the inner 'Dennison'.

The watch is powered by a 17 jewel Smiths caliber 27.CS. Birmingham gold hallmarks show the production date for this watch as 1956.

Case width (excluding crown) 33mm

Case height 40mm

Case depth 12mm

From Kembery Watches you can expect a genuine wristwatch supplied with a presentation box that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery on a day of your choice, for International deliveries please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions regarding our watches please call us or email us and we will be happy to help you. We can Facetime/Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Smiths Gold Watch to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3.3cm (1.30")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1179395
Description
A 1956 Smiths De Luxe 9K gold wristwatch. A matte effect dial, with intricate design. The central dial has textured pinstripes, whilst the surround gives off a concentric effect.
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Applied gilt hour markers, with square blocks, elongated markers at the quarters and a 12 to the top.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Signed Smiths De Luxe and 'made in England' to 6 o'clock. The hours and minutes are indicated by gilt hands, along with the classic Smiths signature of a red tipped seconds hand.

fig 1. A vintage mid-century Smiths De Luxe wristwatch featuring a 9ct gold round case, textured cream dial with gold hour markers, and a tan leather strap.
fig 1. 1956 Smiths De Luxe 9k Gold Wristwatch

A solid 9K gold case with slim lugs, tapering to the ends and champfered to the edges. A fairly deep case body, with a screw down case back showing a long service award for 1956. This particular award bears the mark for Bristol Bus company. Signed to the inner 'Dennison'.

fig 2. A vintage mid-century Smiths De Luxe wristwatch featuring a 9ct gold round case, textured cream dial with gold hour markers, and a tan leather strap.
fig 2. 1956 Smiths De Luxe 9k Gold Wristwatch

The watch is powered by a 17 jewel Smiths caliber 27.CS. Birmingham gold hallmarks show the production date for this watch as 1956.

Case width (excluding crown) 33mm

Case height 40mm

Case depth 12mm

From Kembery Watches you can expect a genuine wristwatch supplied with a presentation box that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery on a day of your choice, for International deliveries please contact us for a quote. If you have any questions regarding our watches please call us or email us and we will be happy to help you. We can Facetime/Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Smiths Gold Watch to the 1950s.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
3.3cm (1.30")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179395
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A vintage mid-century Smiths De Luxe wristwatch featuring a 9ct gold round case, textured cream dial with gold hour markers, and a tan leather strap. SOLD12 OCT 26
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Archive I A vintage mid-century Smiths De Luxe wristwatch featuring a 9ct gold round case, textured cream dial with gold hour markers, and a tan leather strap. SOLD12 OCT 26

1956 Smiths De Luxe 9k Gold Wristwatch

Archive II A vintage mid-century Smiths De Luxe wristwatch featuring a 9ct gold round case, textured cream dial with gold hour markers, and a tan leather strap. View II
Archive III A vintage mid-century Smiths De Luxe wristwatch featuring a 9ct gold round case, textured cream dial with gold hour markers, and a tan leather strap. View III
Archive IV A vintage mid-century Smiths De Luxe wristwatch featuring a 9ct gold round case, textured cream dial with gold hour markers, and a tan leather strap. View IV
Archive V A vintage mid-century Smiths De Luxe wristwatch featuring a 9ct gold round case, textured cream dial with gold hour markers, and a tan leather strap. View V
Archive VI A vintage mid-century Smiths De Luxe wristwatch featuring a 9ct gold round case, textured cream dial with gold hour markers, and a tan leather strap. View VI
Archive VII A vintage mid-century Smiths De Luxe wristwatch featuring a 9ct gold round case, textured cream dial with gold hour markers, and a tan leather strap. View VII
Archive VIII A vintage mid-century Smiths De Luxe wristwatch featuring a 9ct gold round case, textured cream dial with gold hour markers, and a tan leather strap. View VIII
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Telephone 0117 956 5281
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kembery
Verified Since Aug 2009
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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A vintage mid-century Smiths De Luxe wristwatch featuring a 9ct gold round case, textured cream dial with gold hour markers, and a tan leather strap.
1956 Smiths De Luxe 9K Gold Wristwatch
Ref: SA1179395
A vintage mid-century Smiths De Luxe wristwatch featuring a 9ct gold round case, textured cream dial with gold hour markers, and a tan leather strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century British
  • Material9ct Gold, Leather, Acrylic
  • ColourGold, Tan
  • MotifsTextured guilloche dial, Dagger hour markers, 9ct gold round case, Manual wind movement
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 3.3 cm (1 in) x D 1.2 cm (0 in)

This vintage mid-century British gentleman's wristwatch belongs to the 1950 period. It is formed of a 9K yellow gold round case, an acrylic crystal, a textured cream guilloche dial with applied gilt dagger and square block hour markers, and a tan leather strap with visible stitching. The piece displays a 12 numeral at the top, gilt hands, a red-tipped seconds hand, slim tapered lugs, and a winding crown on the right side. The dial has a central pinstripe pattern surrounded by concentric circles, with the text Smiths De Luxe and 'made in England' printed near the bottom. The piece measures 4 cm high, 3.3 cm wide, and 1.2 cm deep. It is suited for display in a personal collection or as a wearable vintage accessory in a home library or study setting.

FAQs

During the mid-20th century, British watch manufacturers such as Smiths produced high-grade mechanical timepieces in England, renowned for precision engineering and classic styling.

1950s dress watches frequently featured solid 9ct or 18ct gold cases, acrylic crystals, textured or guilloche dials, and high-jewelled manual-wind mechanical movements paired with fine leather straps.

Authentic pieces generally display clear dial markings such as Made in England, hallmark stamps inside or on the rear of the gold case, and signature movement calibres stamped with the brand logo.

A slim vintage gold wristwatch pairs effortlessly with tailored menswear, formal attire, or smart-casual leather accessories to provide a subtle, refined touch of mid-century elegance.

Keep mechanical timepieces away from moisture and strong magnetic fields, wind them gently until resistance is felt, and have the movement serviced by a professional horologist every three to five years.
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