J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE SMITHS C 1953 6 SC452 with the usual caveat that

with the usual caveat that it could be a year out

Textured dial is in better than usual condition without any discolouration in the textured areas

The hallmark is for 1957

case number 114393

J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DENNISON AQUATITE CASE SMITHS C 1953 6 SC452 with the usual caveat thatJ W Benson London tropical wristwatch by smiths in a Dennison Aquatite case of approx 33. 2mm in diameter with a chromed case top and steel screw in back. The thickness is 11mm. Fitted with an 18mm zrc cowhide strap. In excellent working order fully overhauled and a good timekeeper. This example has a 16 jewel movement with the cruciform case ring and the high quality balance. . These c series J W Benson watches were made both before and after 1953.