J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS 16j WITH THE CORRECT PATTERN NUMERALS FOR THE '53 HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION imperial Dial cleaned of loose dirt

Dial cleaned of loose dirt only

Dates to around the  55/58 era just prior to shock-proofing being introduced on the full range of gents watches

Smiths Deluxe solid gold un-engraved 1953 watch in excellent condition recently serviced

Crown part recessed within the case

J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS 16j WITH THE CORRECT PATTERN NUMERALS FOR THE '53 HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION imperial Dial cleaned of loose dirtJ W BENSON TROPICAL SMITHS WITH THE CORRECT PATTERN NUMERALS FOR THE '53 HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION . This is an interesting watch in that Smiths seem to have allocated the dial design to J W Benson, that was actually used by E. Hillary on the Everest expedition. The dial is in average condition with some damage. This is the type of Dennison Aquatite with the signature inside. 33. 5mm case with screw in back, serial number 151757. Movement number 178440,