J W BENSON LONDON SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE C 1953 ADD ON These cases have a reinforcing

These cases have a reinforcing case ring inside and are quite solid feeling but clearly only dust-proof not waterproof

Gold plating is worn and it has some hands discolouration

An excellent example of the pre-everest Dennison Aquatite cased Smiths waterproof wristwatch

This is the later Everest dial signed version of the a404 which was made to celebrate the ascent of Everest in 1953

J W BENSON LONDON SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE C 1953 ADD ON These cases have a reinforcingJ W Benson tropical wristwatch by smiths in a Dennison Aquatite case of approx 33. 4 mm in diameter with a chromed case top and steel screw in back. To be fully overhauled. This example has a 16 jewel movement with the cruciform cut out dust cap. Case numbered 86385 . These c series J W Benson watches were made both before and possibly after 1953. Some wear to the chromed finish. Fitted with azrc calf strap in brown. Fully overhauled.