Smiths for Garrard aquatite (1959) Current Collection I must draw attention to

I must draw attention to two small marks at the bottom of the dial under the 6 numeral and another small mark at the 7 minute position

created by a hammer rapidly striking a little post attached to the case back

This new production movement is a much improved piece of engineering compared to the original 1215

A later calibre derived from the 488 was used to power the JLC Geomatic

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Smiths for Garrard aquatite (1959) Current Collection I must draw attention toThis is an English made Smiths watch in a heavy Dennison Aquatite waterproof gold case. The case is hallmarked for 1959 and the watch was presented by Ford as a long service award to one of their employees. Ford regularly used this model for long service presentation and they would have been very expensive to purchase when new. The original dial is in excellent condition, it has applied 9 carat numerals and markers and a lovely two tone effect between