A magnificent piece of historic British watchmaking, this vintage Smiths Imperial dates to the 1960s. Manufactured at the famous Cheltenham factory in England, the "Imperial" line represented one of Smiths' highest-tier production manual-wind models, equipped with their premium 19-jewel movement. Key Highlights & Collector Details: * High-Grade In-House Cal. 0104 Movement: Features a traditionally finished 19-jewel English manual-wind movement with shock protection, widely celebrated for its robust construction. * Stunning Art Deco Dial: A gorgeous champagne/cream dial boasting a subtle dotted minute track, applied gold-tone arrow-head indices, applied 12-3-6-9 Arabic numerals, and classic faceted Dauphine hands. It retains its iconic red-tipped central sweep second hand. * Made in England: Proudly stamped MADE IN ENGLAND at the bottom of the dial, a signature highly sought after by collectors of vintage British horology. * Recently Serviced: The watch has been recently serviced, ensuring the movement winds smoothly, sets correctly, and runs accurately. * Ready to Wear: Presented on an 18mm dark brown alligator-grain leather strap that complements the vintage aesthetic. Condition Report * Movement: Recently serviced. Winding and hand-setting are crisp, and the movement is keeping accurate time. * Dial & Hands: Great vintage condition with minimal, light patina that adds authentic character to the dial. Hands and applied markers show good shine. * Case: Good overall condition with slight micro-scratches and minor surface wear consistent with age, keeping sharp lug lines. * Crystal: Very clear acrylic crystal with minimal to no visible scratches. Shipping & Packaging Will be carefully packaged in a protective travel case and shipped insured with tracking via express courier.