British Military Smiths W10 Stainless Steel Case Set Dated 1968 – Genuine Army Issue

British Military Smiths W10 Case Set – Genuine Army Issue (1968)

Specifications

• Brand: Smiths
• Model: W10
• Military issue: British Army
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Components included:
  • Mid case
  • Case back
  • Crystal
  • Tube
• Case size: 35mm
• Military markings present
• Dated: 1968

Military Markings

Case back markings:

W10/6645-99-961-4045

Broad Arrow

7625/68

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 traditional British Government property mark used on military equipment.
• 7625/68 is the military serial number and 1968 issue date.

About the Smiths W10

The Smiths W10 is one of the most iconic British military watches ever produced. Issued to the British Army between the late 1960s and early 1970s, it was among the last military watches manufactured entirely in England.

Today original W10 watches and genuine military spare parts are highly sought after by collectors and restorers of British military timepieces.

Condition

• Genuine military issue case set
• Stainless steel construction
• Includes original case back
• Includes tube
• Includes crystal
• Crystal has a crack and should be replaced
• General wear from use
• Surface marks and scratches present
• Opens and closes correctly
• Overall good condition for age and military service use

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