J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS 16j WITH THE CORRECT PATTERN NUMERALS FOR THE '53 HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION SWISS Case Diameter Approximately 34Mm

Case Diameter Approximately 34Mm

instead this example has an engraved dedication for long service to a Mr Smith

imported from Switzerland and signed on the dial

A superb investment grade example of British watchmaking from its best period: the mid fifties

The 18 carat gold case carries a lightly engraved long service inscription on the back and also has a dent

J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS 16j WITH THE CORRECT PATTERN NUMERALS FOR THE '53 HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION SWISS Case Diameter Approximately 34MmJ 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,