J W BENSON LONDON SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE C 1953 5

J W BENSON LONDON SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE C 1953 5

Regular price £1,450.00 Sale

JW Benson tropical  wristwatch by Smiths in a Dennison Aquatite case of approx 33.3mm in diameter with a chromed case top and steel screw in back.  The thickness is 11mm. Will be fully overhauled. This example has a 16 jewel movement with the cruciform cut out dust cap and the higher quality balance assembly not normally found in the smiths version. Case numbered 87389 . These c series JW Benson watches were made both before and possibly after 1953. A lot of wear to the chromed finish. Fitted with a thick 18mm Buffalo strap.