Smiths W10 and PRS-29: Incoming & pics

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JPE.88305

·Feb 1, 2020

Plenty of thoughts/threads/discussions (both here and all over the web) on the Smiths W10 and TimeFactors' reissue PRS-29...

https://omegaforums.net/threads/why-i-love-my-smiths-military-prs-29a.56124/
https://wornandwound.com/time-spec-smiths-w10/
https://www.watchthatsweep.co.uk/hands-on-review-timefactors-smiths-prs29/
...etc....so I won't rehash details or belabor the point other than to mention the PRS now only has 1 version in 36mm [seemingly there was a period with both 36mm and 39mm sizes] with removable springbars, drilled lugs [18mm], and sapphire crystal with AR coating.

I love Smiths and have always fancied owning a Smiths Deluxe or JW Benson Everest watch, but being inclined to avoid radium dials I moved down the list. I couldn't make up my mind on whether to seek a vintage W10 or the TimeFactors' reissue, so I went for both (why buy 1 when you can buy 2 at twice or thrice the price?) and am twice as happy.

Thanks OF for feeding my interest and being a great resource!
Enjoy the pics.
[PRS Nato strap accompanied the watch; the W10 strap is an AF0210 reproduction (https://af0210strap.com).]

 

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Mouse_at_Large

·Feb 1, 2020

Puzzled that given its military connections, Omega hasn't revived something like the Dynamic 3. Maybe the Swatch group thinks Hamilton is the "military" brand?

 

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JwRosenthal

·Feb 1, 2020

I have been on the same journey- got the PRS and am still waiting to find my Smiths- kudos on getting both. My PRS says hi.

 

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sxl2004

·Feb 1, 2020

Did somebody say Benson Everest watch?
😀😁

 

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JPE.88305

·Feb 1, 2020

🙄 Love it !!

sxl2004

Did somebody say Benson Everest watch?
😀😁

 

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JPE.88305

·Feb 2, 2020

sxl2004

Did somebody say Benson Everest watch?
😀😁

Looks pretty spot on to me

 

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sxl2004

·Feb 2, 2020

Thanks.
Took me a while to research this model. The exhibition of the original is really helpful.

 

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wilderbeast

·Mar 14, 2020

Still an under-rated watch that wears so well. I love my Smiths 6B. Have occasionally thought about the Timefactors reissue, but the originals were made in my home town so I have a special affinity with them. My two Cheltenham-made watches:

 

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Alpha

·Mar 14, 2020·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

Why not a Smiths 'Everest' 😀

 

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wilderbeast

·Mar 14, 2020

Alpha

Why not a Smiths 'Everest' 😀

DIBS!

 

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Alpha

·Mar 14, 2020·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

wilderbeast

DIBS!

Got you 👍

 

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kip595

·Mar 14, 2020

I missed out on a beautiful late 50s DeLuxe at auction last fall, but Smiths is definitely one of those fascinating niche brands worth taking more than a glance at. I've heard good things about the Time Factors watches; can those here who have them support this claim? I've yet to come across one in person myself, but they have my interest piqued!

 

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Alpha

·Mar 15, 2020·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

kip595

I missed out on a beautiful late 50s DeLuxe at auction last fall, but Smiths is definitely one of those fascinating niche brands worth taking more than a glance at. I've heard good things about the Time Factors watches; can those here who have them support this claim? I've yet to come across one in person myself, but they have my interest piqued!

Had this one since December '16 and it is a fantastic watch 👍

 

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SpeedyPhill

·Jun 25, 2020

also a great 36 mm Smiths navigator re-issue...
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Star9987

·Sep 14, 2024

Just seen this one come up for sale 👀

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/37564783...-sush5bqho&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

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ghce

·Sep 15, 2024

Hmmm some thread diving here for a mountain climbing thread.
Didn't recall this thread but you can never have enough Smiths original watch photos so here are my 2 WW's.

Smiths as per what ref / model Sir Edmund Hillary would have had. ie not the reissue or Everest badged.

And my new to me Astral, Smiths were thinking big but Omega got their first 😀