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smiths nurses pocket watch c1964 manual wind original box exceptional condition

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SA1211078

Smiths Nurse’s Pocket Watch – C.1964 – Manual Wind – Original Box – Exceptional Condition

£245    $334    €284
Item Number: SA1211078
Date of manufacture: 1960
Current Status: For sale
Seller: Chase Hattan Watches
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Description

A truly rare and charming find, this Smiths Nurse’s pocket watch dates to approximately the mid-1960s and is presented in what can only be described as near new old stock condition. Designed to be clipped to a nurse’s uniform for easy viewing, it is both a beautiful piece of British horological history and a highly collectible item today. An ideal gift, display piece or conversation starter.
Freshly given a light service in our workshop, it is running well and ready to be enjoyed.
Key Details
• Model: Smiths Nurse’s Pocket Watch
• Year: c.1964
• Case Size: 21mm x 21mm
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Dial: White
• Hour Markers: Bold gold-coloured markers
• Seconds: Central sweeping second hand with red-tipped pointer
• Movement: Manual wind Smiths movement (5 jewels)
• Attachment: Short steel bracelet section with uniform clip
• Box: Original Smiths presentation box
Condition Report
Case: Exceptional condition with virtually no signs of wear.
Dial: Crisp white dial in outstanding condition, perfectly legible.
Hands: Original hands with strong contrast for clinical use.
Movement: Recently lightly serviced and running well.
Box: Original presentation box, also in excellent condition.
Overall: Practically new old stock and exceptionally well-preserved.
Working Order
Manual wind movement operating correctly following a minor workshop service.
Timekeeping is good and consistent.
Our View
Smiths nurse’s watches from this period are increasingly hard to find, particularly in such remarkable condition and complete with the original box. With its red-tipped seconds hand designed specifically for pulse timing and its clever uniform clip, this watch is a wonderful example of purposeful mid-20th-century design. A genuine piece of social and medical history, and one you are unlikely to come across again.
Our in house watchmaker personally inspects every watch & only once a watch meets our high inspection standards is it ready for sale, All watches are sold with a 12 month guarantee.
Free next day UK delivery, fully insured. Worldwide fast shipping.
Internal Ref: CHW6341



Declaration

This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as 1960.


Dimensions

Height = 2.1 cm (0.8")
Width = 2.1 cm (0.8")
Depth = 0 cm (0.0")


Seller Details

Chase Hattan Watches
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Grays Market
Unit 177
58 Davies Street
Mayfair
London
W1K 5LP
United Kingdom
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