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Gents 1940s Smiths Wrist Watch, Made in England
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Gents 1940s Smiths Wrist Watch, Made in England

1920 - 1940
Description

Gents 1940s Smiths wrist watch, made in England.

The watch has an English 15-jewel hand-winding movement which is working nicely.

The watch measures 31mm diameter excluding the later period winding crown and lugs. The case is a combination often seen in the later 1940s, a plated bezel (although now mostly brass, plated centre and stainless steel push on case back.

The lens is in lovely condition.

The signed dial is in its original finish which has aged nicely over the years, now having a handsome warm hue. Original hands, a subsidiary seconds dial 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 1940s Smiths Mechanical Wristwatch to the 1940s.

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SA1216189
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Description
Gents 1940s Smiths wrist watch, made in England.

The watch has an English 15-jewel hand-winding movement which is working nicely.

The watch measures 31mm diameter excluding the later period winding crown and lugs.

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The case is a combination often seen in the later 1940s, a plated bezel (although now mostly brass, plated centre and stainless steel push on case back.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
fig 1. A 1940s gents Smiths wristwatch with a cream dial, sub-seconds register, Arabic numerals, and a black leather strap.
fig 1. Gents 1940s Smiths Wrist Watch, Made in England

The lens is in lovely condition.

The signed dial is in its original finish which has aged nicely over the years, now having a handsome warm hue. Original hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers.

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 1940s Smiths Mechanical Wristwatch to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216189
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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Archive I A 1940s gents Smiths wristwatch with a cream dial, sub-seconds register, Arabic numerals, and a black leather strap.

Gents 1940s Smiths Wrist Watch, Made in England

Archive II A 1940s gents Smiths wristwatch with a cream dial, sub-seconds register, Arabic numerals, and a black leather strap. View II
Archive III A 1940s gents Smiths wristwatch with a cream dial, sub-seconds register, Arabic numerals, and a black leather strap. View III
Archive IV A 1940s gents Smiths wristwatch with a cream dial, sub-seconds register, Arabic numerals, and a black leather strap. View IV
Archive V A 1940s gents Smiths wristwatch with a cream dial, sub-seconds register, Arabic numerals, and a black leather strap. View V
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Telephone 01386 750 238
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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A 1940s gents Smiths wristwatch with a cream dial, sub-seconds register, Arabic numerals, and a black leather strap.
Gents 1940s Smiths wrist watch, made in England
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A 1940s gents Smiths wristwatch with a cream dial, sub-seconds register, Arabic numerals, and a black leather strap.
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Mid-20th-century British timepieces were defined by functional horological design, often featuring legible Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dials, and reliable manual-wind movements manufactured in England.

Watches from this era frequently combined chrome-plated or stainless steel cases with acrylic crystals, painted dials, and stitched leather wrist straps.

Authentic models feature crisp dial printing displaying the manufacturer name alongside Made in England text near the lower dial boundary, powered by internal mechanical movements.

A mid-century dress watch featuring a black leather strap seamlessly complements formal tailoring, business attire, and smart-casual ensembles.

Keep manual-wind timepieces away from moisture and strong magnetic fields, wind them gently until light tension is felt, and arrange regular lubrication by a qualified horologist.
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