Smiths Manual Wind with Blue Crosshair Dial

The Smiths watch company was founded in 1851 by Samuel Smith – a maker of precision instruments for several industrial sectors including aviation and motor. Smiths was probably best known at the onset of the Second World War as a clockmaker – accounting for 50% of the UK clock market!

After the Second World War, Smiths began to manufacture wristwatches. From 1946-1970 Smiths produced a range of high-quality watches from its factory in Cheltenham including; the De Luxe, Astral and later the Imperial and Everest watch families.

What’s on Offer

This casual-looking Smiths watch most likely dates to the 1970s or 80s. The watch features a very simple but unique blue and white crosshair design with rectangular lume plots situated at 12,3,6 and 9.

The case is tonneau-shaped and finished in stainless steel which has kept very nicely displaying only minor blemishes and scratches. Also steel, the case back is a notched screw-down back and displays some minor scratches.

Paired with a black leather strap it is a very sleek and casual-looking timepiece great for everyday wear.

The watch is sold as seen. It is currently running but may require a service as its history is unknown.