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Gents Smiths Imperial Wrist Watch, C1960
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Gents Smiths Imperial Wrist Watch, C1960

1940 - 1960
Description

Gents Smiths Imperial wrist watch, c1960.

The watch has a 19-jewel hand-winding movement, calibre 0104, which is working nicely.

The watch measures 34.5mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is gold plated while the case back is stainless steel, and it is all in lovely condition.

The lens is in lovely condition.

The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands and centre seconds hand with red detailing. There is faint freckling across the dial but not too visible to the naked eye.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Declaration

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

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Description
Gents Smiths Imperial wrist watch, c1960.

The watch has a 19-jewel hand-winding movement, calibre 0104, which is working nicely.

The watch measures 34.5mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is gold plated while the case back is stainless steel, and it is all in lovely condition.

fig 1. A gents gold-plated circular wristwatch with a cream dial, gold Arabic numerals, red-tipped second hand, and brown leather strap.
fig 1. Gents Smiths Imperial Wrist Watch, C1960

The lens is in lovely condition.

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The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands and centre seconds hand with red detailing.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

There is faint freckling across the dial but not too visible to the naked eye.

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 Smiths Imperial Vintage Watch to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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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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Gents Smiths Imperial wrist watch, c1960

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A gents gold-plated circular wristwatch with a cream dial, gold Arabic numerals, red-tipped second hand, and brown leather strap.
Gents Smiths Imperial wrist watch, c1960
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A gents gold-plated circular wristwatch with a cream dial, gold Arabic numerals, red-tipped second hand, and brown leather strap.
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Smiths Imperial wristwatches were manufactured in Great Britain during the mid-20th century, representing a significant era of domestic commercial horology prior to the quartz movement era.

Wristwatches from this period typically utilised gold-plated or stainless steel outer cases, acrylic crystals, metallic dials with applied or printed numerals, and natural leather wrist straps.

Authentic examples feature specific dial typography, maker branding including the crown symbol, clear jewel counts stated on the dial face, and period-correct mechanical movements.

A mid-century dress watch featuring a classic dial and leather strap integrates into formal attire or smart tailored clothing as a understated accessory.

Mechanical timepieces require regular servicing by a qualified horologist, careful manual winding, and protection against moisture exposure and magnetic fields.
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