Smiths De Luxe – 1946 – Cal. 12.15 – Rare Two-Tone Dial – Sub-Seconds – 15 Jewels – Made in England Year: 1946 Case size: 33.3 mm (without crown) Lug to lug: 40.5 mm Movement: Smiths Cal. 12.15, manual wind, 15 jewels Movement number: C397556 Case: Gold-plated (professionally re-plated) – Dennison Aquatite Crystal: Original acrylic Dial: Original two-tone with sub-seconds Strap: Vintage leather strap (aftermarket) Description Offered for auction is a 1946 Smiths De Luxe, a highly collectible early post-war British wristwatch featuring its original two-tone dial and sub-seconds layout. Powered by the Smiths in-house Cal. 12.15, a movement celebrated for its robust construction and historical importance in English watchmaking. The sought-after Dennison Aquatite case, stamped Made in England, has been professionally re-plated with care, preserving its original sharp lines. Dial remains fully original with charming natural patina. Original acrylic crystal is still present. A genuine early-production British classic and a standout piece for collectors. Condition Case professionally re-plated, excellent presentation Original two-tone dial with period-correct patina Original acrylic crystal with light signs of age The watch runs, precision not tested Strap is aftermarket Movement Smiths Cal. 12.15 Manual wind 15 jewels Movement No: C397556 Smooth operation and time setting Made in England Please also check out my other listings No Box No Paper Please review all photos in detail and read all the explanations one by one. I do not want my customers to be disappointed by encountering an unexpected result. No water resistance test was performed. So we do not guarantee. Vintage watches may have timekeeping variations of approximately 1 minute +- depending on the environment and usage conditions. They will be checked with a high precision testing machine before being shipped to you. Delivery time is only a 2-3 days for Europe and approx. 5-7 days for other countries. The buyer is responsible for import VATs and taxes if it is necessary