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Gents 1960s Smiths Astral Wrist Watch
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Gents 1960s Smiths Astral Wrist Watch

1940 - 1960
Description

Gents 1960s Smiths Astral wrist watch.

The watch has a 17-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 gold plated while the case back is stainless steel, it is in good condition.

The lens is in lovely condition.

The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, centre seconds sweep with red pointer end and outer minute markers.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this 1960s Smiths Astral Wristwatch to the 1960s.

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SA1182929
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Description
Gents 1960s Smiths Astral wrist watch.

The watch has a 17-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 gold plated while the case back is stainless steel, it is in good condition.

fig 1. A 1960s Smiths Astral wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, a cream dial with Arabic numerals at twelve, three, six, and nine, and a brown leather strap.
fig 1. Gents 1960s Smiths Astral Wrist Watch

The lens is in lovely condition.

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The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, centre seconds sweep with red pointer end and outer minute markers.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

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 1960s Smiths Astral Wristwatch to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182929
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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Archive I A 1960s Smiths Astral wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, a cream dial with Arabic numerals at twelve, three, six, and nine, and a brown leather strap.

Gents 1960s Smiths Astral Wrist Watch

Archive II A 1960s Smiths Astral wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, a cream dial with Arabic numerals at twelve, three, six, and nine, and a brown leather strap. View II
Archive III A 1960s Smiths Astral wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, a cream dial with Arabic numerals at twelve, three, six, and nine, and a brown leather strap. View III
Archive IV A 1960s Smiths Astral wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, a cream dial with Arabic numerals at twelve, three, six, and nine, and a brown leather strap. View IV
Archive V A 1960s Smiths Astral wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, a cream dial with Arabic numerals at twelve, three, six, and nine, and a brown leather strap. View V
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A 1960s Smiths Astral wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, a cream dial with Arabic numerals at twelve, three, six, and nine, and a brown leather strap.
Gents 1960s Smiths Astral wrist watch
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A 1960s Smiths Astral wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, a cream dial with Arabic numerals at twelve, three, six, and nine, and a brown leather strap.
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Smiths Astral wristwatches were manufactured by S. Smith & Sons in Great Britain during the mid-twentieth century, representing a significant era of post-war British horology and industrial manufacturing.

These timepieces typically feature gold-plated or stainless steel cases, acrylic crystals, brass mechanical movements, painted dials, and leather or metal wrist straps.

Authentic period examples generally display Made in England or Great Britain printed on the lower edge of the dial, alongside mechanical hand-wound movements stamped with the manufacturers mark inside the case.

A mid-century dress watch integrates seamlessly into contemporary wardrobes when paired with formal tailoring, smart dress shirts, or coordinated leather accessories such as belts and shoes.

Keep the watch free from water exposure, wind the crown gently until resistance is felt without forcing, and have the mechanical movement serviced by a qualified horologist every three to five years.
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