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Inquiry: Two vintage pieces: a Smiths 30-sec. stop, and a ladies ~30’s wrist

  1. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Aug 6, 2018

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    Found these two, bought one. Wondering if anyone has an idea what the Smiths was used for; engraving on back perhaps an indication?

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    Then there’s this unbranded fixed-lug ladies silver watch running well, with a Eureka movement.. a pretty dial, and a design I haven’t ever seen. Anyone else? CE8B614A-06E4-4734-BFD2-74EBBC521287.jpeg 0F684755-E145-4D96-AD9B-4FA6C329491C.jpeg
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  2. alam Aug 6, 2018

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    as a timing device? :D nice find :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Aug 6, 2018

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    Smiths maybe used in the military - several split seconds versions from various makers were over the years. Haven't seen one with that particular caseback markings though. Here's a Marathon example, unmarked on the back.
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  4. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Aug 6, 2018

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    My guess is a school or??? Inventory number.

    Neat 1/10th 30 second piece.
     
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  5. Radiumpassion Aug 6, 2018

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    If it was issued I would expect to see a broad arrow. I have one in the same category with military provenance.

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  6. Professor Aug 6, 2018

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    Took me awhile to figure out the reasoning for a 30 second stop watch. The size of the dial allows for much better precision and easier reading that with a 60 second per revolution watch, and the red inner markings allow one to time past thirty seconds.
    I suppose the sub dial records minutes?
     
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  7. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Aug 6, 2018

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    Due to its tick rate it ticks 300 a revolution which gives 1/10 a second accuracy. The sub dial is minutes. A 60 second dial only gives 1/5 a second recording.
     
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  8. Tet I prefer Dilmah do try it Aug 6, 2018

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    I have the exact same smiths in my little collection. Know nothing about it though TBH.

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