SMITHS EARLY S SMITH & SON LONDON SILVER OPEN FACED ENGLISH POCKET WATCH LONGINES A couple of time scratches

A couple of time scratches

but when found in this type of case

Some rust on the hands

and because the bars are fixed an open ended pigskin strap had been fitted

BWC (British Watch Cases) numbered 17414 and stamped London Made

SMITHS EARLY S SMITH & SON LONDON SILVER OPEN FACED ENGLISH POCKET WATCH LONGINES A couple of time scratchesThe model number is 82. it has a 3 4 plate, English movement with a dust cap. It features screwed down chaton set jewels. It is described in the S Smith catalogue as having overcoil hairspring and being special adjusted. The case is approximately 50mm. The front clips on it has hinged rear covers. The case maker given as ss. Case number 82356. It has a london hallmark for 1899. The movement is signed S Smith & Son. The Strand Watch. English Made Watch