Gents 1960s Smiths Astral National 17 Wrist Watch

Name: Gents 1960s Smiths Astral National 17 Wrist Watch
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1213589
Availability: SoldOut

1940 - 1960

Sold by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Description

Gents 1960s Smiths Astral National 17 wrist watch.

The watch has a 17-jewel hand-winding movement, stamped Made in England, which is working nicely.

The watch measures 32mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The main body of the is gold plated while the case back is stainless steel. There are three small patches of plate loss but you have to look closely to see them, not very obvious when the watch is being worn.

The lens is in lovely condition, some reflection showing in the photos.

The signed dial is signed Smiths Astral National 15. It is in its original finish with dauphine shaped hands and a subsidiary seconds dial.

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.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a vintage Smiths presentation box, and also has the Smiths guarantee.

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1213589

Dealers Notes

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Description

Gents 1960s Smiths Astral National 17 wrist watch.

The watch has a 17-jewel hand-winding movement, stamped Made in England, which is working nicely.

The watch measures 32mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The main body of the is gold plated while the case back is stainless steel.

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There are three small patches of plate loss but you have to look closely to see them, not very obvious when the watch is being worn.

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

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, some reflection showing in the photos.

The signed dial is signed Smiths Astral National 15. It is in its original finish with dauphine shaped hands and a subsidiary seconds dial.

fig 2. Gents 1960s Smiths Astral National 17 wrist watch — fig 2. Gents 1960s Smiths Astral National 17 Wrist Watch

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.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a vintage Smiths presentation box, and also has the Smiths guarantee.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1213589

About the Dealer

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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