J W BENSON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL WATERPROOF STYLE c 1959 A504/E The hole for the bolt

The hole for the bolt screw indicates that the stem is to be withdrawn and movement removed from  the case prior to removal of this cap

with the coronet logo which nicely reflects the Smiths one

it shows very promising timekeeping within a few seconds a day on a timing machine

Fitted with a new padded calf strap

The Usual Deluxe Refinement Apply With Regards To The Quality Of The Escapement Of This 27 C

J W BENSON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL WATERPROOF STYLE c 1959 A504/E The hole for the boltJ 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