J W BENSON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL WATERPROOF STYLE c 1959 smiths There is no bow fitted

There is no bow fitted so mounted in a capsule or a wireless transmitter

Steel two part back

5mm case with a hard chromed top and steel clip on back

The dial detail looks crisper in reality than the picture shows

A Superbly Made Range Of Hand Made All Leather Straps With Contrasting Colour Stitching

J W BENSON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL WATERPROOF STYLE c 1959 smiths There is no bow fittedJ W Benson Tropical wristwatch by Smiths in one of the non Dennison waterproof style cases which were in general use form the fifties. Case of approx 32. 8mm in diameter with a chromed case top and steel screw in back. The thickness is 11. 1mm. Fitted with a new 16mm leather strap. In excellent working order fully overhauled and a good timekeeper. This example has a 16 jewel movement with the sprung shock proofing case ring and the higher quality