Smiths Imperial (1962)

This is a lovely example of Smiths 1960s output - a 9 carat gold dress watch, with a glossy black dial, all powered by the cal 0104 manual wind movement. What is particularly nice about this example is that it has a presentation inscription on the reverse from Smiths themselves, to one of their employees for 25 years service. The case of the watch is hallmarked for 1960, although as can be read, it wasn't presented until 1962. Little is known about Smiths sales volume in this period, but I suspect a certain batch of cases were set aside for company presentation watches in 1960 and they were still being used up in 1962.  The watch has been fully serviced and regulated and the time keeping is good. It is supplied with a new old stock leather strap. This is a rare watch and very wearable for the person who cherishes the tradition of the English-made watch. Case diameter (excluding winding crown): 33mmCase material: 9 carat gold, hallmarked in London 1960strap width: 17mmtime keeping: grad