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Gents Smiths Wrist Watch, C1950
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Gents Smiths Wrist Watch, C1950

1940 - 1960
Description

Gents Smiths wrist watch, c1950.

The watch has a 15-jewel hand-winding movement, stamped Made in England, which is working nicely.

The watch measures 31mm diameter excluding the winding crown, which is possibly a period replacement, and the horn lugs. The case is chromium plated while the case back is stainless steel. The case is in good condition with just general light marking, nothing serious at all.

The lens looks good to the naked eye, light marking if viewed through a jeweller’s loupe.

The signed dial is in its original finish with 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 1950s Smiths Wrist Watch to the 1950s.

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Description
Gents Smiths wrist watch, c1950.

The watch has a 15-jewel hand-winding movement, stamped Made in England, which is working nicely.

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The watch measures 31mm diameter excluding the winding crown, which is possibly a period replacement, and the horn lugs.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The case is chromium plated while the case back is stainless steel. The case is in good condition with just general light marking, nothing serious at all.

fig 1. A mid-20th-century gents Smiths wristwatch featuring a champagne dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, silver-tone case, and tan leather strap.
fig 1. Gents Smiths Wrist Watch, C1950

The lens looks good to the naked eye, light marking if viewed through a jeweller’s loupe.

The signed dial is in its original finish with 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 1950s Smiths Wrist Watch to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227477
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 mid-20th-century gents Smiths wristwatch featuring a champagne dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, silver-tone case, and tan leather strap.

Gents Smiths wrist watch, c1950

Archive II A mid-20th-century gents Smiths wristwatch featuring a champagne dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, silver-tone case, and tan leather strap. View II
Archive III A mid-20th-century gents Smiths wristwatch featuring a champagne dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, silver-tone case, and tan leather strap. View III
Archive IV A mid-20th-century gents Smiths wristwatch featuring a champagne dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, silver-tone case, and tan leather strap. View IV
Archive V A mid-20th-century gents Smiths wristwatch featuring a champagne dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, silver-tone case, and tan leather strap. View V
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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A mid-20th-century gents Smiths wristwatch featuring a champagne dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, silver-tone case, and tan leather strap.
Gents Smiths wrist watch, c1950
Ref: SA1227477
A mid-20th-century gents Smiths wristwatch featuring a champagne dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, silver-tone case, and tan leather strap.
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Smiths was a major British manufacturer known for producing domestic timepieces and military instruments throughout the mid-20th century. Their wristwatches from the 1950s represent a prominent era of English horological manufacturing prior to the quartz revolution.

Wristwatches of this era typically featured chrome-plated or stainless steel cases paired with acrylic crystals and brass mechanical movements. Straps were commonly crafted from natural leather, often embossed with reptilian textures.

Authentic examples feature dial markings such as Smiths and Made in England across the lower perimeter. Inspection of the internal mechanical movement reveals stamped branding, jewel count, and calibre reference numbers standard for mid-century production.

A classic mid-century wristwatch with a leather strap serves as a understated accessory for formal tailoring or smart-casual dress. Neutral leather tones and analog dial configurations complement modern suits and structured knitwear.

Keep mechanical timepieces away from moisture, strong magnetic fields, and extreme temperature changes. Regular servicing by a qualified horologist every three to five years ensures correct gear lubrication and operational accuracy.
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