J W BENSON LONDON SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE C 1954 ici Original old winding crown still

Original old winding crown still fitted

so use the pin below the crown to release the hands for setting the time

Just serviced

Here is an example of a high grade Smiths English wristwatch that demonstrates the use of shock proofing earlier than the normal run of watches

Strap fitting: 18mm

J W BENSON LONDON SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE C 1954 ici Original old winding crown stillJ W 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 10. 5mm. This has been fully overhauled. This example has a 16 jewel movement with the cruciform cut out dust cap, and other JWB refinements. Case numbered internally, as are the Dennison markings, 131950 . These c series J W Benson watches were made both before and after 1953. Movement