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SMITHS ASTRAL Vintage Mens Wrist Watch, Gold Plated Case, EARLY 1960s 15 jewels
This is an excellent quality Smiths Astral Made in England sub seconds 15 jewels fantastic time warp watch mens vintage wrist watch. SMITHS ASTRAL ENGLISH MANUFACTURED WATCHES. WITH SMITHS THESE WERE A LINE OF WATCHES WITH CHEAPER FINISHES TO THE ESCAPEMENT COMPONENTS. THESE STARTED WITH THE CONVENTIONAL 15 AND 17 JEWEL MOVEMENTS. It has a metallic silver dial with Arabic numbering in black with lovely back hands also has sub seconds hand in back with textured back grown see photos fabulous design. The case is made of yellow gold plated and has a 15 jewels manual movement that says 15 jewels Made in England also has the number 66 on movement these are when smiths were all still made in England. The watch has a vintage leather strap which is 17mm wide you may want to fit a new one i like the vintage look myself but its old. It dates back to around the early 1960s or late 1950s? Please see our photographs as they are a large part of the description. 34mm case 36mm with crown 38mm lug to lug 9.5mm deep 17mm lugs. There are 15 jewels in total please see movement photo i have others if you need more. This watch has had a full a service a few years ago and is in working order not been used much. I do have other items for sale so please do have a browse through the other listings, more will be added. Thanks for your interest in this item. The item “SMITHS ASTRAL Vintage Mens Wrist Watch, Gold Plated Case, EARLY 1960s 15 jewels” is in sale since Monday, October 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches”. The seller is “ianwoodland63″ and is located in Blackpool. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Model: SMITHS ASTRAL 15 jewels cal 66
- Department: Adult
- Watch Shape: Round
- Gender: Men’s
- With Booklet: No
- Case Material: Gold Plated
- Strap Type: Two-Piece Strap
- Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
- With Original Packaging: No
- Type: Wristwatch
- Seller Warranty: Yes
- Year Manufactured: 1960-1969 OR LATE 1950s
- Vintage: Yes
- MPN: Made in England sub seconds 15 jewels
- Display: Analogue
- Lug Width: 17 mm
- Brand: Smiths
- Case Size: 34mm case 36mm with crown 38mm lug to lug
- Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels
- Water Resistance: Not Been Tested Water Resistant
- Handmade: Yes
- Strap Material: Leather
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Style: Vintage
- Dial Style: 12-Hour Dial
- Case Thickness: 9.5MM
- Unit Quantity: 1
- Theme: Vintage
- Features: Acrylic Crystal
- Dial Colour: Silver metallic
- Case Finish: GOLD PLATED
- Strap Width: 18MM
- Strap Colour: Black
- Customised: No
- Case Colour: Gold