J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE SMITHS C 1953 9 gold plated numbered 824439

numbered 824439

The 18 carat gold case carries a lightly engraved long service inscription on the back and also has a dent

these veg tanned straps distress well on vintage watches as the colour fades

The watch is cleaned

Case diameter approx 33

J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE SMITHS C 1953 9 gold plated numbered 824439J W Benson London tropical wristwatch by Smiths in a Dennison Aquatite case of approx 33. 3 mm in diameter with a chromed case top and steel screw in back. Fitted with a cowhide leather strap. In excellent working order fully overhauled and a good timekeeper. This example has a 15 jewel movement with the cruciform case ring and the high quality balance. These c series J W Benson watches were made both before and after 1953. The chroming on the case is