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Gents 1950s Smiths De Luxe Wrist Watch
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Gents 1950s Smiths De Luxe Wrist Watch

1940 - 1960
Description

Gents 1950s Smiths De Luxe wrist watch.

The watch has a 15-jewel hand-winding movement, stamped Made in England, which is working nicely. The movement is protected by an inner cruciform cover.

The watch measures 33mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The Dennison Aquatite case was chromium plated but most of this has worn off. Stainless steel screw-on case back.

The lens is in lovely condition (some natural light reflection showing on the second photo).

The signed "waffle" dial is in its original finish, it has darkened a shade or two but still very easy to read the time. Original hands, 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 De Luxe Wristwatch to the 1950s.

Independent Date Check ID 09649284
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-80 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Smiths 12.15 movement stamped Made in England: Cheltenham production from the mid-twentieth century.
Cruciform brass movement dust cover: characteristic protective casing fitted by Dennison.
Textured waffle pattern dial with gilt numerals: standard styling of the mid-1950s.
Dennison Aquatite screw-down back: English waterproof watch casing from the era.
Plating rubbed through to brass on the lugs: decades of regular wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1235612
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Description
Gents 1950s Smiths De Luxe wrist watch.

The watch has a 15-jewel hand-winding movement, stamped Made in England, which is working nicely. The movement is protected by an inner cruciform cover.

The watch measures 33mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The Dennison Aquatite case was chromium plated but most of this has worn off. Stainless steel screw-on case back.

fig 1. A 1950s Smiths De Luxe gents wristwatch featuring a textured cream dial with gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap.
fig 1. Gents 1950s Smiths De Luxe Wrist Watch

The lens is in lovely condition (some natural light reflection showing on the second photo).

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The signed "waffle" dial is in its original finish, it has darkened a shade or two but still very easy to read the time.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Original hands, 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 De Luxe Wristwatch to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 09649284
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-80 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Smiths 12.15 movement stamped Made in England: Cheltenham production from the mid-twentieth century.
Cruciform brass movement dust cover: characteristic protective casing fitted by Dennison.
Textured waffle pattern dial with gilt numerals: standard styling of the mid-1950s.
Dennison Aquatite screw-down back: English waterproof watch casing from the era.
Plating rubbed through to brass on the lugs: decades of regular wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235612
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 1950s Smiths De Luxe gents wristwatch featuring a textured cream dial with gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap.

Gents 1950s Smiths De Luxe Wrist Watch

Archive II A 1950s Smiths De Luxe gents wristwatch featuring a textured cream dial with gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap. View II
Archive III A 1950s Smiths De Luxe gents wristwatch featuring a textured cream dial with gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap. View III
Archive IV A 1950s Smiths De Luxe gents wristwatch featuring a textured cream dial with gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap. View IV
Archive V A 1950s Smiths De Luxe gents wristwatch featuring a textured cream dial with gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap. View V
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/vintagewristwatch
Verified Since Jul 2011
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A 1950s Smiths De Luxe gents wristwatch featuring a textured cream dial with gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap.
Gents 1950s Smiths De Luxe wrist watch
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A 1950s Smiths De Luxe gents wristwatch featuring a textured cream dial with gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialLeather, Metal, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Black
  • MotifsSub-seconds dial, Arabic numerals, Textured dial, Gilt hands

This gentlemen's wristwatch is a Smiths De Luxe model from the 1950s period in a mid-century style. The piece comprises a metal case with a stainless steel screw-on back, a clear glass lens, a textured cream waffle dial with gold-tone Arabic numerals, gilt hands, and a black leather strap. Notable details include the subsidiary sub-seconds dial positioned above the six o'clock mark, a crown on the right side, and a crown logo with Smiths De Luxe branding printed on the dial face. Wear is visible on the chromium-plated case where the finish has worn off, and the dial shows a natural darkening from age. The watch measures 33mm in diameter excluding the crown and lugs. It suits daily wear as a practical accessory or display within a gentleman's library collection.

FAQs

Produced in England during the mid-20th century, Smiths De Luxe timepieces were celebrated for precision British horology, notably used on high-profile expeditions including the 1953 Mount Everest ascent.

Mid-century mechanical wristwatches typically featured chrome-plated base metal or solid gold cases, acrylic crystals, brass dials, and hand-wound movement mechanisms utilizing synthetic jewel bearings to reduce friction.

Genuine period watches feature stamped movement plates, period-correct logo typography on the dial, crisp sub-seconds track markings, and authentic surface wear on the casing.

A classic 1950s wristwatch pairs effortlessly with tailored menswear, leather accessories, or smart-casual attire for a subtle, refined aesthetic.

Keep the watch clear of water and magnetic fields, wind the mechanical movement gently until resistance is felt, and schedule professional horological servicing every three to five years.
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