J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE SMITHS C 1953 9 english and has the dust cap

and has the dust cap with the cruciform cut-out

This is a 12 ligne 15 jewel movement with the earlier Geneve stripe decoration and rhodium plated finish

These are different to the Bristol engineering Siddeley engineering watches in that they are only engraved Bristol

and benefits from a new crystal

J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE SMITHS C 1953 9 english and has the dust capJ 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