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1950s Smiths De Luxe Wristwatch
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1950s Smiths De Luxe Wristwatch

1940 - 1960
Description

A 1950s Smiths De Luxe wristwatch. A rare black dial, in a gloss finish. Slim steel hour markers, each topped with a small lume dot. 'Smiths De Luxe' and 'Made in England' is printed within the finish in a contrasting off-white colour. The hours and minutes are indicated by slim steel hands along with the classic Smiths signature of a red tipped seconds hand.

A base metal case body with a chromed finish, showing some signs of loss in the normal areas - as is often the case with watches of this period. A slim overall design, with tapered lugs. A stainless steel case back.

The watch is powered by a 17 jewel Smiths caliber 27.CS. Circa 1950s.

Case width (excluding crown) 32mm

Case height 38mm

Case depth 10mm

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179407
Description
A 1950s Smiths De Luxe wristwatch. A rare black dial, in a gloss finish. Slim steel hour markers, each topped with a small lume dot.
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'Smiths De Luxe' and 'Made in England' is printed within the finish in a contrasting off-white colour.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

The hours and minutes are indicated by slim steel hands along with the classic Smiths signature of a red tipped seconds hand.

fig 1. 1950s Smiths De Luxe Wristwatch
fig 1. 1950s Smiths De Luxe Wristwatch

A base metal case body with a chromed finish, showing some signs of loss in the normal areas - as is often the case with watches of this period. A slim overall design, with tapered lugs. A stainless steel case back.

fig 2. 1950s Smiths De Luxe Wristwatch
fig 2. 1950s Smiths De Luxe Wristwatch

The watch is powered by a 17 jewel Smiths caliber 27.CS. Circa 1950s.

Case width (excluding crown) 32mm

Case height 38mm

Case depth 10mm

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.

Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179407
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Telephone 0117 956 5281
Location
Bristol
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kembery
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 145
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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1950s Smiths De Luxe Wristwatch
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • SizeH 3.2 cm (1 in) x W 3.8 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Smiths De Luxe wristwatch from the 1950s is a mechanical timepiece with a round black dial in a gloss finish. The face contains slim steel hour markers with small luminous dots, paired with slender steel hands and a crown on the right side. Printed off-white lettering spells out the maker and origin, accompanied by a 17 jewels inscription. A base metal case body with a chromed finish exhibits wear on the metal surfaces, complemented by tapered lugs holding a black textured leather strap. The hardware includes a winding crown at the right edge. Dimensions measure 3.2 cm high, 3.8 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Suitability in a modern home extends to daily wear as a functional vintage accessory or as a display piece within a collector cabinet. Placed on a desk or dressing table tray when not worn, it adds mid-century British horological character to a room. The piece pairs well with vintage or contemporary attire for formal and casual settings alike.

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