J W BENSON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL WATERPROOF STYLE c 1959 smiths Movement series 106 caliber 60467e

Movement series 106 caliber  60467e

One period curiosity is that it takes a 16mm strap

These were then fed into the early year of production in various forms and when these had been used up smiths further developed the movement with a smaller bottom plate

and provides a better profile

There is no bow fitted so mounted in a capsule or a wireless transmitter

J W BENSON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL WATERPROOF STYLE c 1959 smiths Movement series 106 caliber 60467eJ W Benson Tropical wristwatch by Smiths in one of the non Dennison waterproof style cases which were in general use form the fifties. Case of approx 32. 8mm in diameter with a chromed case top and steel screw in back. The thickness is 11. 1mm. Fitted with a new 16mm leather strap. In excellent working order fully overhauled and a good timekeeper. This example has a 16 jewel movement with the sprung shock proofing case ring and the higher quality