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Old Expat Beast · 23 March 2021, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Goose 104

Some pictures of mine.

Very nice!

adcuk · 6 February 2022, 01:19 AM

Hi - Just wondering if any experts can tell me about this Smiths watch? It was a long service gift to a relative from British Rail. I'm guessing it was a budget/midrange watch. I haven't been wearing it for a while but just treated myself to a new handmade leather strap from finwatchstraps, which I'm very happy with and I think is in-keeping with the down to earth look of a retired railwayman's watch. I'd guess the manufacture date was at youngest 70s or 80s based on logic from when he would have retired, but I'm not going to take the back off with my lack of tools and expertise. Can anyone provide any clues as to age?

adcuk · 6 February 2022, 01:52 AM

Thanks. I'm enjoying reading on this forum and learning a lot from a standing start. I see the "Made in England" Smiths are the more collectable items, which mine is, although you cant read it very well due to the high dome of the crystal. I clearly need to get myself a flatter glass.

Old Expat Beast · 6 February 2022, 07:30 PM

It looks more like late 1950s. It's probably 9K gold and there should be a hallmark inside the caseback. Any watch repairer should be able to open it. Get a clear photo of the hallmark and we can help date it.

daveathall · 7 February 2022, 02:27 AM

Adam, I don't often comment on how nice a watch is because they all are and yours deserves a special mention, that is a beauty, absolutely breathtaking. Many, many congratulations, it's stunning.

CPRWATCH · 7 February 2022, 02:43 AM

Great thread & here are my SmithS ,

Old Expat Beast · 7 February 2022, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Adam, I don't often comment on how nice a watch is because they all are and yours deserves a special mention, that is a beauty, absolutely breathtaking. Many, many congratulations, it's stunning.

Thanks a lot, Dave, I'm glad you like it

Old Expat Beast · 7 February 2022, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Great thread & here are my SmithS ,

Lovely pair, Paul.

SteveHH · 25 March 2022, 02:05 AM

Adam, great thread!

SteveHH · 25 March 2022, 02:13 AM

Not mine but I love the textured dial.

Old Expat Beast · 25 March 2022, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveHH

Adam, great thread!

Thanks Steve

ancientmariner · 6 April 2022, 03:59 PM

2022 Everest Silver Jubilee limited edition PRS-25 Aventurine

ancientmariner · 6 April 2022, 06:28 PM

Again, with the sparkle ‘turned off’!

SteveHH · 21 August 2022, 03:59 PM

Anyone else? C'mon, the most obscure watch company with almost no information out there? What a catch! I'm hooked..

.

FTX I · 22 August 2022, 10:58 PM

Not sure why I missed this thread. Beautiful watches.

mongrelnomoad · 23 August 2022, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by stevedssd

Here's my two. The Air Ministry has a lovely vintage vibe and feels completely different to the Military, despite having the same case

So I started googling and there’s something immensely charming about these recreations. The company is not pretending to be anything it isn’t, by all accounts they’re exceptionally well made for the price, and they keep true to the idea of “an original Smith that you can abuse every day’.

Wish I hadn’t just bought a Kuoe as I think I’d like to take a punt on one of these.

stevedssd · 23 August 2022, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

So I started googling and there’s something immensely charming about these recreations. The company is not pretending to be anything it isn’t, by all accounts they’re exceptionally well made for the price, and they keep true to the idea of “an original Smith that you can abuse every day’.

Wish I hadn’t just bought a Kuoe as I think I’d like to take a punt on one of these.

Yes, I've since sold both of the AM's in the original post. For the money they are good value and well constructed and because they are pretty tricky to get direct from the Website, they tend to hold their value. I sold both of the AM's for what I paid........ but I have now got four other Smith's, as I rather like the 36mm PRS25 Everest and the Commando with non-Mercedes hands

mongrelnomoad · 23 August 2022, 11:59 PM

That starburst Everest is lovely.

FrenchBigCrown · 2 January 2023, 09:23 PM

Some really nice examples you guys have.

Happy New Year

stevedssd · 3 January 2023, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchBigCrown

Some really nice examples you guys have.

Happy New Year

That is an absolute beauty

FrenchBigCrown · 9 January 2023, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stevedssd

That is an absolute beauty

Thanks.

6 February 2022, 01:19 AM	#32
adcuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: UK Posts: 2	Smiths Deluxe Hi - Just wondering if any experts can tell me about this Smiths watch? It was a long service gift to a relative from British Rail. I'm guessing it was a budget/midrange watch. I haven't been wearing it for a while but just treated myself to a new handmade leather strap from finwatchstraps, which I'm very happy with and I think is in-keeping with the down to earth look of a retired railwayman's watch. I'd guess the manufacture date was at youngest 70s or 80s based on logic from when he would have retired, but I'm not going to take the back off with my lack of tools and expertise. Can anyone provide any clues as to age? Attached Images

6 February 2022, 07:30 PM	#34
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	It looks more like late 1950s. It's probably 9K gold and there should be a hallmark inside the caseback. Any watch repairer should be able to open it. Get a clear photo of the hallmark and we can help date it. __________________ _______________________

7 February 2022, 02:27 AM	#35
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Adam, I don't often comment on how nice a watch is because they all are and yours deserves a special mention, that is a beauty, absolutely breathtaking. Many, many congratulations, it's stunning. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

7 February 2022, 02:43 AM	#36
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	Great thread & here are my SmithS , Attached Images

25 March 2022, 02:13 AM	#40
SteveHH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Watch: '55 Oyster Perp! Posts: 22	Not mine but I love the textured dial. Attached Images

6 February 2022, 01:52 AM	#33
adcuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: UK Posts: 2	Thanks. I'm enjoying reading on this forum and learning a lot from a standing start. I see the "Made in England" Smiths are the more collectable items, which mine is, although you cant read it very well due to the high dome of the crystal. I clearly need to get myself a flatter glass.

25 March 2022, 02:05 AM	#39
SteveHH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Watch: '55 Oyster Perp! Posts: 22	Adam, great thread!

6 April 2022, 03:59 PM	#42
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,174	2022 Everest Silver Jubilee limited edition PRS-25 Aventurine

6 April 2022, 06:28 PM	#43
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,174	Again, with the sparkle ‘turned off’!

21 August 2022, 03:59 PM	#44
SteveHH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Watch: '55 Oyster Perp! Posts: 22	Anyone else? C'mon, the most obscure watch company with almost no information out there? What a catch! I'm hooked.. .

22 August 2022, 10:58 PM	#45
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Not sure why I missed this thread. Beautiful watches.

23 August 2022, 11:59 PM	#48
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,902	That starburst Everest is lovely.

2 January 2023, 09:23 PM	#49
FrenchBigCrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: France Posts: 1,076	Some really nice examples you guys have. Happy New Year __________________ My marmoset, to get things done, You fell in Loch Ness with Major Tom.

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