ASTRAL SMITHS DATE SC452 17 JEWEL GOLD PLATED ENGLISH WRISTWATCH SERVICED 15 Jewels This "Geneva Stripe" decorated movement

This "Geneva Stripe" decorated movement runs really well and has none of the slightly sloppy jewel settings or end stones seen in other early watches

One of the more exotic looking Smiths on the market

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

Frosted Gilt English Made Lever Movement

ASTRAL SMITHS DATE SC452 17 JEWEL GOLD PLATED ENGLISH WRISTWATCH SERVICED 15 Jewels This "Geneva Stripe" decorated movementGents 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