SMITHS EARLY 9CT GOLD WRISTWATCH HALLMARKED 1946/7 leather but it could be all

but it could be all made shiny and new looking by the buyer if preferred

The front clips on it has hinged rear covers

Winds and nail sets correctly

This very original example even includes the Smiths winding crown

SMITHS EARLY 9CT GOLD WRISTWATCH HALLMARKED 1946/7 leather but it could be allProbably one of very few of the first run of gold cased smiths in existence. It is generally accepted and documented that Smiths started the civilian production in 1947, with some of the early ICI watches pre dating that year in the inscription, but normally post dating it in case hallmark, and are found with most varieties of the early run movements. But this is a small 29mm 3 piece cased watch in 9 carat, dennison ref number 12327, serial number