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

This fine example dates form 1959 according to the Edinburgh gold assay marks on the BWC case

Engraved to the rear of the case

Stamped DQ for Dennison quality

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.