This Smiths Astral is in wonderful shape, and must be a bit of a unicorn as the Marlborough was only available for just one year.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
The Malborough model was only produced in one year, 1965, so this watch has to be from that year.
CONDITION
This Made in England Smiths Astral Marlborough will not disappoint. The chromed case, with its drilled lugs, shows minimal wear. The worst marks are on the case back from tool slips. The dial is exceptionally clean for a watch from the time where so many people smoked (and then dials become stained). The hands are straight and the red paint in the tip of the second hand is still complete. The movement appears to be the Smiths 60466E, which was used on the very sort after and valuable Smiths W10 army issue watches (currently worth £1,500-2,000). The movement is running well, and we hope this watch is not going to be broken for the movement as it is far too nice for that. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 35.5 mm
Width without crown 33.7 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 37.0 mm
Case Thickness 10.0 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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