Smiths Astral (1970) Current Collection instead the mainspring winds up

instead the mainspring winds up from the everyday movement of the wearer’s wrist

is the perfect excuse for missing your meeting

Case diameter (excluding winding crown): 36mm

then mixed the inks and printed each component himself

Smiths Astral (1970) Current Collection instead the mainspring winds upThis is one of the very last watches made by Smiths, the case is hallmarked for 1970 which was the last year that Smiths produced their own watches in England. The watch was presented to an E Martin for long service with British Rail (40 years, so practically a whole working life spent with one company!). The dial is a lovely example of the best work that Smiths did the applied markers are elegant and the whole has pleasing proportions. The movement