J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS 16j WITH THE CORRECT PATTERN NUMERALS FOR THE '53 HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION SWISS Most of these are tropical

Most of these are tropical or London

though I haven't checked the latter

Case Diameter Approximately 34Mm

The 18 carat gold case carries a lightly engraved long service inscription on the back and also has a dent

The winding crown is pink and may be changed later for a more closely matched colour if I can find one

J W BENSON LONDON TROPICAL SMITHS 16j WITH THE CORRECT PATTERN NUMERALS FOR THE '53 HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION SWISS Most of these are tropicalJ W BENSON TROPICAL SMITHS WITH THE CORRECT PATTERN NUMERALS FOR THE '53 HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION . This is an interesting watch in that Smiths seem to have allocated the dial design to J W Benson, that was actually used by E. Hillary on the Everest expedition. The dial is in average condition with some damage. This is the type of Dennison Aquatite with the signature inside. 33. 5mm case with screw in back, serial number 151757. Movement number 178440,