SMITHS EARLY 9CT GOLD WRISTWATCH HALLMARKED 1946/7 2 DATE MECHANISM Fitted with new old stock

Fitted with new old stock English spring bars and a new brown leather strap

Original bevelled glass crystal

The top is hard chromed or steel and the central part of the body id soft chromed with polished and brushed detailing

Caliber 0104

Watchmakers to the Admiralty

SMITHS EARLY 9CT GOLD WRISTWATCH HALLMARKED 1946/7 2 DATE MECHANISM Fitted with new old stockOne of the first run of gold cased Smiths. It is generally accepted and documented that Smiths started the civilian production in 1947, with some of the early ICI presentation pocket and wristwatches pre dating that year in the inscription, but normally post dating it in case hallmark year, and are found with most varieties of the early run movements. But this is a small 29mm 3 piece cased watch in 9 carat, Dennison ref number 12327, serial number