1970s British vintage Smith watch, SMITH ASTRAL, 15 jewels, mechanical, in good working order

We would like to introduce you to vintage watches from the British company SMITHS.

Smith is a historic British manufacturer that has been making watches since the days of pocket watches. Although it stopped manufacturing watches for a while, it resumed its own manufacturing operations in the UK after World War II.

This is a gold-colored dress watch from around 1970.
It is a 15-jewel Smith mechanical movement type called ASTRAL.
The combination of a silver dial, gold Arabic indexes, and blue hands is a design that seems familiar yet is quite rare.
It is unknown whether it has been overhauled, but the balance wheel is in good condition and ticks along smoothly.

We hope this once-in-a-lifetime encounter will be a special one for you!

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【condition】
Appearance: ★★★★☆ Excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or stains

Function: ★★★★☆ Maintenance history unknown but in good working order

・Case: There is some wear and tear and small scratches, but it is in good condition.
・Dial: There is some dirt, but it is in good condition.
Other: The windshield is made of acrylic and has no scratches.
・Belt: It has some signs of wear, but is still in good condition.
Accuracy: Within 1 minute per day when measured with a flat timegrapher
Power reserve: Confirmed up to 40 hours from full spring
Other: The crown is a little loose.

*The daily difference may vary depending on posture, so please use this as a reference only.
*Because it is an old item, I do not know the history of parts replacement or repairs.

【detail】
・Brand: SMITH
・Year of manufacture: 1970s
Movement: Mechanical (15 jewels)
Case material: Gold-plated, alloy
・Serial No. 96 50461E
・Case width 34mm (excluding crown)
Lug: Lug 38mm
・Case thickness 10.5mm (including windshield)
Lug width: 17mm
・Belt: Leather (brown)

*This is a vintage item and there are no other items exactly like it.
※If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.