ASTRAL SMITHS DATE SC452 17 JEWEL GOLD PLATED ENGLISH WRISTWATCH SERVICED 15 Jewels This is one of the

This is one of the earlier examples of shock proofing by Smiths and is fitted with the two end stone plates on the escape wheel as well as a Breguet over-coil hairspring

One of the more exotic looking Smiths on the market

The bolt screw is within the bridge and the regulator index finger is the early fat type

Frosted Gilt English Made Lever Movement

With Mono-Metallic Balance With Flat Hairspring

ASTRAL SMITHS DATE SC452 17 JEWEL GOLD PLATED ENGLISH WRISTWATCH SERVICED 15 Jewels This is one of theGents vintage Smiths Made in England Astral grade wristwatch with date window. This is an example of a SC452 model. This example is in nearly mint condition and fully serviced to a high standard. The 17 jewel English movement is keeping excellent time. The case which is gold plated top and steel back is approx 33. 7mm wide excl. Fitted with a new 17mm strap. Movement series 106 caliber 60467e. Late 1960's. The crystal is now a conventional extra high