SMITHS EARLY S SMITH & SON LONDON SILVER OPEN FACED ENGLISH POCKET WATCH imperial The case width without the

The case width without the crown is about 33m and like the rest of this English watch is in excellent condition

Because the seals vary it could only be that Benson were still using the advertising advantage that the Tropical name had

A very unusual S Smith Watchmakers To The Admiralty  imported into the USA for retail presumably at one of their use outlets or possibly for the Sears catalogue

but with some scratching on the edges which isn't visible normally from removing form an over tight case

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SMITHS EARLY S SMITH & SON LONDON SILVER OPEN FACED ENGLISH POCKET WATCH imperial The case width without theThe model number is 82. it has a 3 4 plate, English movement with a dust cap. It features screwed down chaton set jewels. It is described in the S Smith catalogue as having overcoil hairspring and being special adjusted. The case is approximately 50mm. The front clips on it has hinged rear covers. The case maker given as ss. Case number 82356. It has a london hallmark for 1899. The movement is signed S Smith & Son. The Strand Watch. English Made Watch