The Watch
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Smiths W10 Watches were supplied to and issued by the British Army. The watch was part of a contract that Smiths won to supply the Army with a General Service Watch, they supplied the Watches for the years from 1967 - 1970, this example being from the second Year: 1968.
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It is known as the last all British Military Watch.
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Powering the W10 is the cal. 60466E, a 17-jewel manual movement produced in-house by Smiths. The 60466E was heavily influenced by the architecture of the Jaeger LeCoultre caliber found in the Mark XI dating back to the late ‘40s, likewise sharing a dust cover to protect the caliber from magnetization. Per military specifications, the movement hacks.
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The Specs
Age: 1968
Reference: W10
Movement: Manual wind with Hacking Centre Seconds.
Calibre: 60466E
Timekeeping: Very good.
Service History: Full Service January 2026.
Dial: Original Smiths Mil Spec Dial.
Dial: Original Smiths Mil Spec Dial.
Case: Stainless Steel.
Measurements: without/with Crown: 35mm/38mm End to End: 47mm
Bezel: Solid.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original.
Crystal: Correct Acrylic crystal.
Crystal: Correct Acrylic crystal.
Crown: Correct Original unsigned Crown.
Strap/Bracelet: Unworn 18mm 90/00s Military Issue strap with Steel fixtures.
Lug Width: 17mm
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- One of the last all British Military Watches.
- Military Issue Strap.
- Nice Dial with highly sought after Yellow Lume.
- Fantastic English made, fully serviced Movement.
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Nitty Gritty:
-Some marks and dings to Case.
-There is a small mark to the dial, where the hands have dragged slightly.
-Some minor scratches to Crystal.
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Overall the W10 is in very nice Vintage condition.
The Dial is good shape with a small drag mark, the lume has stayed that highly desirable Yellow colour.
Steel Case is in good nick, there are a few age related marks and dings.
Caseback markings are very nice.
Original Crown.
Crystal in good condition with some minor scratches.
Hands are in lovely shape.
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Photographed on a 7in Wrist.