Smiths Everest Caliber 0104 Mechanical Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1960s
This is a vintage Smiths Everest mechanical wristwatch dating to circa the 1960s, documented by seller SKU vws2110cs. The timepiece features a 34 mm stainless steel case with an ivory-toned dial displaying Dauphine hands, faceted hour indices, and applied quarter Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9.
It incorporates a central sweep seconds hand with a red arrow tip. The dial is printed with '19 JEWELS' and 'SHOCKPROOF' above 6 o'clock and 'MADE IN ENGLAND' at the bottom edge. According to the seller, the watch was originally presented for 25 years of service at Bull's Metal & Marine Ltd.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Hand-wound wristwatch
- Case diameter
- 34mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Estimated date
- c. 1960s
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Dial description
- Ivory dial with Dauphine hands and applied markers
- Maker / attribution
- Smiths
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The timepiece features an ivory-toned dial with Dauphine hands, applied golden Arabic numerals at the quarters (3, 6, 9, and 12), and faceted markers at the remaining hours. Running from the center is a sweep seconds hand terminating in a distinct red arrow or lozenge tip. The bottom edge of the dial around the 6 o'clock marker is printed with 'MADE IN ENGLAND'. The watch is fitted to a textured dark brown leather strap.
- Visible features
- • Ivory-toned dial with applied golden Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12, and faceted markers at the other hours. • Central sweep seconds hand has a distinct red arrow or lozenge tip. • Fitted to a textured dark brown leather strap. • Dial base is printed with 'MADE IN ENGLAND' around the 6 o'clock marker. • Fluted winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock.
- Case and Presentation History
- The watch features a mid-size stainless steel case measuring 34mm across, fitted with a fluted winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock. The dealer dates the piece to circa the 1960s and describes the case as displaying minor signs of wear. According to the listing description, the caseback is engraved to commemorate 25 years of service by a member of staff at Bull's Metal & Marine Ltd. However, this caseback engraving is not visible in the provided front-facing photograph.
- Reported Movement and Packaging
- The seller designates the timepiece as a mechanical wristwatch housing a caliber 0104. Because the movement is not illustrated in the provided record, internal caliber markings and technical specifications are not verified by direct visual evidence. The listing states that the watch is sold with an original Smiths box, while papers are not included.
Identification
- SKU
- vws2110cs
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Caliber 0104 is stated in the listing title, but the internal movement is not illustrated.
- Research required: The 25-year presentation engraving reported on the caseback is not visible in the provided photograph.