Smiths W10 (1967) Current Collection discernible benefit to the winding

discernible benefit to the winding of the watch

the spring bar tool is for fitting and removing watch straps & bracelets (see video below)

This ebauche or base movement was used by a number of high end firms

The watch has fixed lugs to hold it securely to the strap

The monster’s severed tentacle shows you the hour

Smiths W10 (1967) Current Collection discernible benefit to the windingThis is a Smiths W10 watch supplied to and issued by the British Army in 1967. The watch was part of a contract that Smiths won to supply the army with a General Service watch, they supplied the watches for the years from 1967 1970. The watch has an all stainless steel case and the movement inside is protected from magnetic fields by an iron dial and an iron dust cover which sits inside the case back. The movement of the watch is Smiths 27. CS which