Smiths Everest - Caliber 0104 Mechanical Wristwatch - c.1960s - Supplied with Original Box
A Charming Vintage Smiths Everest, c.1960s, in Fantastic Pre-Owned Condition and Sold with its Original Smiths Box
Case
Stainless Steel
Condition
8/10
Year
1960s
Box/Papers
Yes/No
Today Smiths Group is an engineering giant, but their watch division, the last English watchmakers, closed in the late seventies. It wasn’t always that way. In the fifties, Smiths’ Watches, Clocks and Instruments, were ubiquitous and it is no surprise that Smiths were quick to support a patriotic enterprise like the ascent of Everest. In fact, the quote below is from an advert placed in The Times by Smiths directly after the successful summit mission in 1953.
"Smiths watches, Smiths instruments and Smiths travel alarms, were chosen by the gallant Everest team by virtue of their proven reputation for dependability and durability."
Little surprise then, that Smiths chose to name a line of watches after the world's highest and most infamous peak.
Case
Stainless Steel
Dial
Ivory
Box
Yes
Papers
No
Model Ref
Unknown
Crystal
Plexiglass
Bracelet
Leather
Winding
Manual
Movement Type
Mechanical
Calibre
0104
Jewels
19
Power reserve
40 Hours
Condition
Excellent
Date of issue
1960s
Warranty
12 Months VWS
Width (without crown)
34mm
Lug width
18mm
Lug height
(lug to lug) 43mm
Wrist size
Adjustable
