Smiths dive watch Current Collection the serial number on the

the serial number on the back dates it to around 1957 and it’s a great embodiment of post-war American affluence and confidence (think Mad Men

This was partly for convenience

Prior to the Everest branding Smiths used “Imperial” to denote their top models

This is a rare Smiths automatic from the early 1960s in a stainless steel case

I think this watch really captures the kind of understated elegance which the Swiss watch industry built their reputation on

Smiths dive watch Current Collection the serial number on theThis is Smiths take on the diving watch, which was becoming popular with the top Swiss brands by the 1960s. The watch has a robust, solid stainless steel case and stainless steel strap. The movable bezel, which can be rotated to track your time underwater, is in good condition. Im not sure how seriously this watch was intended for actual diving: although its very well sealed against water ingress Im not sure the rating of 20ATM is deep enough for