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Smiths Cal 600 - Pocket Watch

5/27/2018

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Whilst most of my blogs feature customer watches, this particular little gem is mine, and whilst not a flashy expensive piece i think its worth a mention as Smiths are a popular brand that are making a come back in the collectors scene.

The calibre 600 is not a high grade or superbly finished movement but it is certainly a step up from the el cheapo Smiths that come up on ebay all the time. As well as being due a service the screws heads have been given a polish, small scratches on any movement can detract from its overall look so i think its worth the effort. Not going to go in depth on this one but rather just a nod to Smiths and enjoy a nice simple watch for what it is :)
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Simple finishing but functional with the same balance cock design of the Cal 400 series

While the movement is still very simple it is nonetheless very reliable and accurate, lacking any shock protection is a bit of a down side but the pivots on the balance are fairly beefy to cope with a knock or two. The movement is cased in a base metal case which has been chrome plated, a little worn and torn but that's fine and part of the character. The dial is all original and although the paint is cracking im keeping things just the way they are, nice fresh dials are great but sometimes the aged or worn look tells more of a story.
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Screw heads all clean & polished
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A new chain and ready to return to working life
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Case back with a few of lifes scars
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Screw heads all gleaming, devil in the details can make a difference
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Its not flash or expensive but it keeps good time and is easy to slip in the pocket so what more could you need :)

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