J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND C 1959/60 high grade Produced from about 1955 the

Produced from about 1955 the gold plated version always retained the a 358 model number

The diameter excluding the crown is 31mm

BUT WOULD BE A BALL PARK FIGURE SUBJECT TO ACTUAL PHYSICAL INSPECTION

Will be supplied in the original brown leather Smiths Deluxe box

The dead old blue steel one practically fell out of the barrel

J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND C 1959/60 high grade Produced from about 1955 theJ W Benson tropical wristwatch by smiths in a "waterproof anti magnetic" case of approx 33Mm in diameter with a chromed case top and steel screw in back, with the heavy horn shaped lugs. Fully overhauled. This example has a 16 jewel movement with the conventional spring ring rather than the dust cap. These c series J W Benson watches were made both before and possibly after 1953. Some wear to the chromed finish. Fitted with a zrc cowhide strap in