DELUXE SMITHS A404 WRISTWATCH AVERAGE CONDITION CIRCA 1952/3 3 piece case Fully serviced and working well

Fully serviced and working well

9 ct gold three piece case with clip on back

this is the three line signature version

The ZRC strap has the coronet on the buckle almost matching that on the SMITHS DIAL

Movement number J/C 273725

DELUXE SMITHS A404 WRISTWATCH AVERAGE CONDITION CIRCA 1952/3 3 piece case Fully serviced and working wellThis is the first version of the A404, with 15 jewels and non shockproofed balance, with the cruciform cut out in the dust cover case ring enabling easier regulation. The chrome pasting is very worn and some toning and spotting to the original dial. Looks better in person. The case width excluding the crown is about 33. 4mm. The thickness is 10mm. The strap is 18mm. The A404 is famous because Smiths used it in the main post Everest advert saying that