DELUXE SMITHS A460 ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION MODEL c 1958 STUNNING CONDITION 17 JEWEL Movement batch number 596

Movement batch number 596

JW Benson tropical  wristwatch by Smiths in a Dennison Aquatite case of approx 33

Benson were selling a Tropical pattern wristwatch with Swiss movement prior to the use of the English watch by Smiths

Fitted with a new arc alligator pattern matt finish 18mm strap with gilt buckle

The movement has the now renowned cruciform dust-cap which doubles as a case back and movement spacing ring and was intended to act as a shock absorber

DELUXE SMITHS A460 ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION MODEL c 1958 STUNNING CONDITION 17 JEWEL Movement batch number 596A superb condition Smith Deluxe antarctic model watch, is in very original condition, with new old stock BCL crystal and vintage style reddish brown strap fitted. This is far better in real life than the digital images show, as the case is one of the best I have seen. the movement number is from about 1958, a year before shock proofing was used on these. 27cs frosted gilt english movement with polished Deluxe escapement, fully overhauled and