British Military Smiths W10 Stainless Steel Case Set Dated 1969 – Genuine Army Issue Case

British Military Smiths W10 Case Set – Genuine Army Issue (1969)

Specifications

• Brand: Smiths
• Model: W10
• Military issue: British Army
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Components included:
  • Mid case
  • Case back
• Case size: 35mm
• Military markings present
• Dated: 1969

Military Markings

Case back markings:

W10/6645-99-961-4045

Broad Arrow

3368/69

These are genuine British military issue markings.

• W10 denotes a British Army wristwatch.
• 6645 is the NATO classification for timekeeping instruments.
• 99 is the NATO country code for the United Kingdom.
• 961-4045 is the military reference associated with the Smiths W10.
• The Broad Arrow is the British Government property mark used on military equipment.
• 3368/69 is the military serial number with a 1969 issue date.

About the Smiths W10

The Smiths W10 is one of the most collectible British military watches of the post-war period. Produced for the British Army, it became famous for its robust design, clean military dial and historical significance as one of the last military watches manufactured in England.

Original military cases are increasingly difficult to source and remain highly desirable for restoration projects and authentic military watch builds.

Condition

• Genuine British military issue case
• Stainless steel construction
• Original case back included
• No crystal
• No dust cover
• Crown tube inside the case requires replacement
• Surface marks and scratches present from military and civilian use
• Additional wear visible on the lugs, case sides and case back
• Good restoration candidate

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