DELUXE SMITHS 9CT GOLD BRITISH RAIL WRISTWATCH IN GOOD CONDITION WITH PATTERNED DIAL 1966 16 JEWEL as the original smiths pattern

as the original smiths pattern crown is still fitted as well as the old case gasket

Comes in the original Smiths red Rexine silk and velvet lined hard hinged box

These cases have a reinforcing case ring inside and are quite solid feeling but clearly only dust-proof not waterproof

Case dimeter approx 50mm

8mm wide without the crown

DELUXE SMITHS 9CT GOLD BRITISH RAIL WRISTWATCH IN GOOD CONDITION WITH PATTERNED DIAL 1966 16 JEWEL as the original smiths patternGood example of the British Rail North Eastern Region award for long service, this one for 45 years which is I think the highest number of years that can be found on a BR watch. The case diameter without the winding crown is about 30. 8mm. The 15 jewel English movement has been recently serviced. This is the full Astral grade escapement with un polished components and a smooth rimmed balance, and the benefit of shock proofed balance settings. Why an