J W BENSON LONDON SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE C 1953 5 braille The winding crown is original

The winding crown is original and recessed

One period curiosity is that it takes a 16mm strap

Please note that the winding crown has now been changed as the watch was too hard to wind

2 piece case by Smiths

J W BENSON LONDON SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE C 1953 5 braille The winding crown is originalJW Benson tropical wristwatch by Smiths in a Dennison Aquatite case of approx 33. 3mm in diameter with a chromed case top and steel screw in back. The thickness is 11mm. Will 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 87389 . These c series JW Benson watches were made both before and possibly after 1953. A