J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND C 1959/60 high grade Produced from about 1955 the

Produced from about 1955 the gold plated version always retained the a 358 model number

The dead old blue steel one practically fell out of the barrel

The case has been engraved by an English company and the back could still do with a polish

This is the full Astral grade escapement with un-polished components and a smooth rimmed balance

J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS MADE IN ENGLAND C 1959/60 high grade Produced from about 1955 theJ W Benson tropical wristwatch by smiths in a "waterproof anti magnetic" case of approx 33Mm in diameter with a chromed case top and steel screw in back, with the heavy horn shaped lugs. Fully overhauled. This example has a 16 jewel movement with the conventional spring ring rather than the dust cap. These c series J W Benson watches were made both before and possibly after 1953. Some wear to the chromed finish. Fitted with a zrc cowhide strap in