Smiths

[antonyh]

Got a couple of Smiths watches from Ebay, thought ide take a chance and see what they were like.

The bigger of the two the divers one, case was very good , although movement needed a lot of work.

Bolt piece broken, and it's a strange  affair, center wheel & center wheel needed replacing,  new crown and stem , and it's a goer. 

I had to alter a bezel I had, by under cutting it on the lathe to make it fit over the step on the case, it will do until I find something more in keeping. 

The smaller one, the case isn't in the best of condition,  and the movement,  well I'm not sure about that yet, as it needs , well balance and load of things,  so I'm not sure what to do with that one yet, unless someone has a bezel for it.

[AlexeiJ1]

Interesting watches. I love vintage dive watches. Bezels are indeed a pain.
I can refinish a case, but do not have the equipment to restore a bezel.

Has anyone ever done this?

[johnsilva]

Does anyone know of a good source for vintage smith watches other than ebay? I am thinking more like a dealer in vintage watches.