Smiths Everest automatic (1963) Current Collection the great horological author Donald

the great horological author Donald De Carle describes it in his book "Complicated Watches" as "a simple and ingenious system

this means it doesn't have a battery

Their watches aren't very well known today because it's over 30 years since they stopped production

I must draw attention to two small marks at the bottom of the dial under the 6 numeral and another small mark at the 7 minute position

Smiths Everest automatic (1963) Current Collection the great horological author DonaldThis is an outstanding example of the elusive Smiths automatic in the heavy gold case. This watch has the bolder style of gold case and is hallmarked in Edinburgh for 1963 (date letter 'h'). The dial and case of this watch are both in great condition. Smiths produced the automatic in two types of gold cases, one with thin lugs and the other (this type) with bold, heavier lugs. The automatic movement was the apex of technical development by Smiths,