J W BENSON LONDON SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE C 1953 3 hinged case batch 61 with a plain

batch 61 with a plain balance

9ct gold hallmark for London 1969

the high grade ones with 18 jewel movements being one of the exceptions

The str buckle dates from about 1920

As I Say Elsewhere The 19 Jewel Movement Formed The Basis Of The Famous English 25 Jewel Self Winding Smiths Wristwatch

J W BENSON LONDON SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE C 1953 3 hinged case batch 61 with a plainJ W Benson tropical wristwatch by smiths in a dennison aquatite case of approx 33. 3 mm in diameter with a chromed case top and steel screw in back. To be fully overhauled. This example has a 16 jewel movement with the cruciform cut out dust cap and the higher quality balance assembly not normally found in the smiths version. Case numbered 80126. These c series J W Benson watches were made both before and possibly after 1953. Not too much wear to the