Smiths "W10" Military Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
um 1969
This Smiths W10 is a stainless steel military wristwatch dating to circa 1969 for the British military. Dorotheum records an approximately 35 mm case with a screwed back, stamped with NATO stock number W10/6645-99-961-4045, issue number 2143/69, and a broad arrow.
The black dial displays white Arabic numerals, minute markings, a broad arrow, and central seconds, alongside an encircled 'T' and 'MADE IN ENGLAND'. The auction house reports a 17-jewel manual-wind anchor movement, calibre 60466E (78), with soft-iron magnetic shielding.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Military & trench watch
- Calibre
- 60466E (78)
- Issue Number
- 2143/69
- Case Diameter
- ca. 35 mm
- Condition Note
- Gehäuseboden tlw. verkratzt, Gehäuse überarbeitet
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Movement Details
- 17 Steine
- NATO Stock Number
- W10/6645-99-961-4045
- Maker / attribution
- Smiths
Design
- Visible features
- • Matte black dial with white Arabic numerals and minute track with luminous dots • Dial marked 'SMITHS', circled 'T', broad arrow symbol, and 'MADE IN ENGLAND' along the lower edge • Fitted with a textured black strap featuring pale contrast stitching
- Dial Configuration and Visual Characteristics
- Visual observation documents a matte black dial fitted with white Arabic numerals, a perimeter minute track with luminous dots, and central seconds. A broad arrow symbol is situated on the lower half of the dial. The dial is additionally marked 'SMITHS', a circled 'T', and 'MADE IN ENGLAND' along the lower edge. The watch is shown fitted with a textured black strap featuring pale contrast stitching.
- Military Identification and Case Construction
- The watch is catalogued by the auctioneer as a stainless steel military wristwatch dating to circa 1969 for the British military. Dorotheum records that the screwed case back bears military designations comprising the broad arrow insignia, NATO stock number W10/6645-99-961-4045, and issue reference 2143/69 indicating the issue number and year of commissioning. The case measures approximately 35 mm in diameter. The cataloguer notes that the screwed case back is partially scratched and that the case has been refurbished. The case back markings are not visible in the provided photograph.
- Reported Movement and Technical Specifications
- The movement is not visible in the provided imagery. According to Dorotheum, the watch is powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind lever escapement movement, calibre 60466E (78). The cataloguer further describes the movement as featuring soft-iron magnetic shielding ('Weicheisen-Magnetismusabschirmung') and a 'Made in England' designation. Mechanical performance and operational condition are not recorded in this source.
Identification
- Reference
- W10/6645-99-961-4045
- Serial number
- 2143/69
- 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: Case back markings and movement are not visible in the primary photograph
- Research required: Source notes the case back is partially scratched and the case has been refurbished