Vintage Smiths watches hold a distinctive position in Britain’s watchmaking history. They combine British-made mechanical movements, military history and understated styling while remaining more accessible than many comparable Swiss brands. Although prices have increased over recent years, Smiths still allows collectors to acquire an important part of British manufacturing history without paying the premium associated…Read more
Category: Smiths
Browse our articles on vintage Smiths watches. Smiths was one of Britain’s most recognisable watch and instrument makers. They produced reliable watches for everyday wear, aviation, and exploration.
Are vintage watches reliable?
If you are new to the world of vintage watch collection, you may well have asked yourself the following questions. Are vintage watches reliable? How accurate can a vintage watch be? Do I need to leave them safely boxed at home, or can I wear them out every day? Do they have shock resistance and…Read more
The importance of originality in the vintage watch market
The dream of every vintage watch collector is to come across a watch in pristine condition, as if it has never been worn or left its box. It is possible with New Old Stock (NOS), which refers to a vintage watch that was never sold to a customer and is still in its original packaging….Read more
Gents Smiths De Luxe watch, box & papers, 1958.
This vintage Smiths De Luxe watch, dating from 1958, has a black dial and comes with its original box and guarantee. It is in great condition for its age and is keeping time well. It is very unusual to find a vintage watch of this age with its original box and papers. They are simply…Read more