A highly collectible and genuine British Army-issued Smiths W10 military watch, dated 1970, with correct military engravings and classic field watch design. These watches were issued to British forces and represent one of the last great British-made military watches. As is quite common for military watches it appears the crown has been replaced. See photos for more details. ⸻ Key Details • Brand: Smiths • Model: W10 • Military Issue: British Army • Year: 1970 (caseback marked) • Case material: Stainless steel • Case size: 35mm (excluding crown) • Lug width: 17mm • Crystal: Acrylic ⸻ Dial & Hands • Matt black military dial • Clear broad arrow marking • Circled “T” indicating tritium lume • Arabic numerals and minute track • Original handset with Tritium lume intact ⸻ Case • Stainless steel case with fixed bars (correct military specification) • Strong overall condition with expected signs of wear • Nicely defined case shape ⸻ Caseback & Military Markings • Clearly engraved: • W10 / 6645-99-961-4045 • Broad arrow • Issue number • /70 (issued in 1970) All markings are correct and confirm genuine British Army issue. ⸻ Movement • Original manual wind Smiths movement • Watch is in working order - it is winding, setting and ticking and the hacking feature is working ⸻ Strap • Fitted on a NATO-style strap • Perfect for fixed bar military watches ⸻ Why This Watch Matters The Smiths W10 is one of the most iconic British military watches ever produced and represents the end of large-scale UK watch manufacturing for the military. Issued examples like this are increasingly sought after by collectors. ⸻ What’s Included • Watch • NATO strap ⸻ Shipping • UK: Royal Mail Special Delivery (fully insured) • International: Fully tracked and insured shipping • Secure packaging ⸻ About me I am a vintage watch collector based in London and from time to time, I sell some of my watches to make way for new additions