Title: 1950s Smiths Vintage English Watch – Rare Dennison Horn Lugs – Runs Perfectly
Description: A beautifully preserved, quintessential piece of British horological history: a vintage Smiths manual-wind men's wristwatch dating from the late 1940s to early 1950s.
This watch has recently been fully serviced, meaning it winds smoothly, sets perfectly, and is running excellently—a rarity for English timepieces of this vintage. It comes fitted on a brand-new, premium Swiss leather strap that perfectly complements its historic aesthetic.

Design & Highlights:
The Iconic Case: Housed in a genuine British-made Dennison case, highly sought after by collectors. It features striking, elegant flared horn lugs that give it incredible wrist presence despite its classic mid-century sizing.
The Dial: A gorgeous, honestly aged champagne/cream sector dial with an inner railroad minute track, crisp Roman numerals, and a recessed concentric small-seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.The Movement: Powered by the legendary, robust English-made Smiths Calibre 12.15 hand-winding movement—the exact same core movement architecture that Smiths famously supplied for Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic 1953 Everest expedition.

Condition: Overall excellent vintage condition. The dial has a lovely, authentic patina. The original chromium-plated case and stainless steel back show minor surface scratches and plating wear consistent with honest age, adding immense vintage character. The crown is a golden-toned service replacement that functions perfectly.Specifications & Measurements:Brand: Smiths (Made in England)Era: c. 1940s – 1950sMovement: Manual-Wind (Mechanical)
Case Material: Chromium-Plated Top with Stainless Steel Snap-BackCase 
Diameter: 31mm (excluding crown) / 33mm (including crown)Lug-to-Lug: 40mmThickness: 9.5mm (including high-domed acrylic crystal)Lug Width: 16mm (fitted with new Swiss leather strap)
Condition: Used
Delivery/collection options: this lot is courier delivery only, collection not available
Location: SA15
Category: Collectables