The Smiths Empire was the peoples watch of the times, and remain popular today.  This is model reference YS.32

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

The Smiths Empire range ran for many years, but we know from reference books that the YS.32 model was made in 1958, 1959 and 1960.  We have selected the middle year so we can not be too far out here.

CONDITION

The Smiths Empire is not an uncommon watch, but they made enough different models to be still collectible.  The key is to finding a good one, as many were worn by blue collar workers and may have had a harder life.  This is a good one.  Originally it would have had an expanding gold plated bracelet, which was an excellent way of ripping the hair off your wrist.  As the original band had already been replaced we have swapped the bracelet for a black leather strap.  The seven jewel calibre LY is more workhorse than racehorse, but the pin pallet movement is working well.  The case doesn’t have many dings but the gilt plating is rubbed on the most vulnerable spot, the tips of the lugs. and there is a scratch on the crown side too.  Black dialed vintage watches are far rarer than lighter colours, and are often lighter dials painted black at a later date.  This dial is original.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  33.9 mm

Width without crown  32.9 mm

Between lugs  16 mm

Lug to lug length  41.8 mm

Case Thickness  10.9 mm

All sizes are approximate.

Included with this watch is a 1 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

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