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Smiths Everest Caliber 0104 Mechanical Wristwatch

Partially verified

This is a vintage Smiths Everest mechanical wristwatch dating to circa the 1960s, documented by seller SKU vws2110cs. The timepiece features a 34 mm stainless steel case with an ivory-toned dial displaying Dauphine hands, faceted hour indices, and applied quarter Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9. It incorporates a central sweep seconds hand with a red arrow tip. The dial is printed with '19 JEWELS' and 'SHOCKPROOF' above 6 o'clock and 'MADE IN ENGLAND' at the bottom edge. According to the seller, the watch was originally presented for 25 years of service at Bull's Metal & Marine Ltd.

Front view of the Smiths Everest wristwatch showing the ivory dial and leather strap
Front view of the Smiths Everest wristwatch showing the ivory dial and leather strap — Vintage Watch Specialist. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintagewatchspecialist.com
Category
Wristwatch · Mechanical wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Smiths
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
vws2110cs
Source-reported date
c. 1960s
Country
United Kingdom

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Presentation History

The watch features a mid-size stainless steel case measuring 34mm across, fitted with a fluted winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock. The dealer dates the piece to circa the 1960s and describes the case as displaying minor signs of wear.

According to the listing description, the caseback is engraved to commemorate 25 years of service by a member of staff at Bull's Metal & Marine Ltd. However, this caseback engraving is not visible in the provided front-facing photograph.

Evidence for this section
  • “At 34mm, it is a mid-size”
  • “its stainless steel case looks well with only minor signs of wear - it is engraved on the caseback as it was originally given as a presentation watch to a member of staff at Bull's Metal & Marine Ltd, for 25 years service”
  • “Fluted winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock.”

Dial and Hands

The timepiece features an ivory-toned dial with Dauphine hands, applied golden Arabic numerals at the quarters (3, 6, 9, and 12), and faceted markers at the remaining hours. Running from the center is a sweep seconds hand terminating in a distinct red arrow or lozenge tip.

The bottom edge of the dial around the 6 o'clock marker is printed with 'MADE IN ENGLAND'. The watch is fitted to a textured dark brown leather strap.

Evidence for this section
  • “ivory dial, boasting Dauphine hands, applied hour markers and quarter Arabic numerals”
  • “Ivory-toned dial with applied golden Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12, and faceted markers at the other hours.”
  • “Central sweep seconds hand has a distinct red arrow or lozenge tip.”
  • “Dial base is printed with 'MADE IN ENGLAND' around the 6 o'clock marker.”
  • “Fitted to a textured dark brown leather strap.”

Reported Movement and Packaging

The seller designates the timepiece as a mechanical wristwatch housing a caliber 0104. Because the movement is not illustrated in the provided record, internal caliber markings and technical specifications are not verified by direct visual evidence.

The listing states that the watch is sold with an original Smiths box, while papers are not included.

Evidence for this section
  • “Smiths Everest - Caliber 0104 Mechanical Wristwatch - c.1960s - Supplied with Original Box”
  • “Sold with its Original Smiths Box”
  • “Box/Papers Yes/No”

Open research questions

  • What specific inscription and dates are engraved on the unpictured caseback?
  • Does direct inspection of the movement confirm caliber 0104 and the jewel count indicated on the dial?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Smiths Everest Caliber 0104 Mechanical Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case materialStainless steel“Case Stainless Steel”
Estimated datec. 1960s“c.1960s”
SKUvws2110cs“SKU: vws2110cs”
Dial descriptionIvory dial with Dauphine hands and applied markers“ivory dial, boasting Dauphine hands, applied hour markers and quarter Arabic numerals”
Case diameter34mm“At 34mm, it is a mid-size”
Original packaging inclusionSupplied with original Smiths box; papers not present“Box/Papers Yes/No”
Caseback engraving subject25 years service at Bull's Metal & Marine Ltd“given as a presentation watch to a member of staff at Bull's Metal & Marine Ltd, for 25 years service”

Visible details

  • Ivory-toned dial with applied golden Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12, and faceted markers at the other hours.
  • Central sweep seconds hand has a distinct red arrow or lozenge tip.
  • Fitted to a textured dark brown leather strap.
  • Dial base is printed with 'MADE IN ENGLAND' around the 6 o'clock marker.
  • Fluted winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock.

Research qualifications

  • Caliber 0104 is stated in the listing title, but the internal movement is not illustrated.
  • The 25-year presentation engraving reported on the caseback is not visible in the provided photograph.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Smiths Everest - Caliber 0104 Mechanical Wristwatch - c.1960s - Suppli – Vintage Watch Specialist

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 68275c3d14

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