DELUXE SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND 50'S GOLD PLATED FANCY CASED WRISTWATCH 9ct gold that is to say engraved

that is to say engraved with square pattern

original 16mm strap

Keeps excellent time

seen originally as an unnecessary expense which was not needed when case internal protection was fitted instead

DELUXE SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND 50'S GOLD PLATED FANCY CASED WRISTWATCH 9ct gold that is to say engravedThis is one of two similar designs from Smiths with tapered gold plated bracelets where they meet the watch head. although this has some wear, this is a lot less than usual on this design, in which the plating of the upper case and the bracelet are prone to wear, although the plating has indeed all but disappeared from the bracelet itself. This is a generic item and could possibly be renewed. the watch dates from the late fifties and has an