RARE 1968 Royal Navy issue Smiths W10, NOS NATO strap

The stainless steel case is in good, clean cosmetic condition with minor marks and small knocks from use. The case back has some strap marks and some typical scratch marks from careless opening in the past.

The dial is in good condition with original lume plots in good shape. The hands are in good condition with original yellow lume intact. The crystal is a replacement. Please refer to the images to make your own judgement about the condition of the watch.

Mechanically the watch had a full stripdown, clean and service, including new mainspring, in March 2026. The case was ultrasonically cleaned. The original cal. 60466E movement movement - dated to March 1968, matching the case back year of issue - was fully stripped, with all parts cleaned and rinsed mechanically and ultrasonically in waterless solutions and hot air dried. The movement was reassembled, lubricated and regulated. The watch has a new back gasket fitted

The service was photo documented and images have been added to the listing, including an image of the watch on the timegrapher showing the readings. Amplitude is 300 degrees+, beat error is 0.0 - 0.1ms and accuracy is within a few seconds per day. Please note that this is based on readings taken on the bench subsequent to servicing, and accuracy may differ from this in use and over time. The watch hacks and adjusts correctly from the crown. 

The watch is absolutely suitable for everyday use, but it is vintage watch so is not recommended for sports or use in extreme conditions. The watch has not been pressure tested so water resistance is not guaranteed. This watch is covered by our waterproof 6 month guarantee.

Issued: Yes

Issue details: UK, Royal Navy

Date of manufacture: 1968

Movement: Smiths cal. 60466E

Rarity: 300 issued to RN in 1968

Diameter: 36mm

Lug width: 17mm

Hacking: Yes

Case back: Screw

Screwdown crown: No

Bracelet: NOS MoD 18mm NATO strap - admiralty grey

• Smiths MoD issued W10 

• Royal Navy issue

• Very rare example

• Smiths cal. 60466E hacking movement

• Recently serviced

• Good condition

• Supplied on NOS MoD NATO strap

• 6 months non-waterproof guarantee

The accuracy rate documented in this listing is not guaranteed. The images and figures quoted represent the accuracy recorded at the time of regulation, with the watch dial up and at minimum of two-thirds fully wound. This is a snapshot recorded on the timegrapher machine and has not been verified over a measured 24 hour period against a datum. Although the watch has been serviced as described, and although we do our best to ensure that the watch performs as well as possible and within acceptable limits for a watch of the type and age, it is not a new watch and it has not been restored to 'as new' condition. Accuracy subsequent to sale and in use may differ significantly from the figures shown. This is a vintage watch and is unlikely to perform to the same standards as a new or more modern watch and is sold on this basis. If you are expecting the watch to perform to the same standards as a new watch then please take this into consideration before purchasing. Performance can be also affected by many factors, such as magnetism, environmental conditions or handling during transit which are out of our control.