Smiths Astral (1970) Current Collection but one can only guess

but one can only guess the number to be quite small due to the scarcity of survivors

there is a very small scratch through the word “automatic”

A watch to celebrate the exploration of Mars

there’s an excellent introduction to these watches here

Smiths Astral (1970) Current Collection but one can only guessThis is one of the very last watches made by Smiths, the case is hallmarked for 1970 which was the last year that Smiths produced their own watches in England. The watch was presented to an E Martin for long service with British Rail (40 years, so practically a whole working life spent with one company!). The dial is a lovely example of the best work that Smiths did the applied markers are elegant and the whole has pleasing proportions. The movement