1950 Smiths Horn Lug Roman Numerals, cal 12.15 English Made Watch

For sale we have a good example of a 1950 Smiths horn lug watch. Produced just prior to the "De luxe" branding -  It has a Dennison chrome case with stainless steel back snap on back - measuring 31mm x 31mm , a neat design with the horn lugs adding to the case presence. A champagne dial, with a neat silver sector dial with inset sub-second dial and roman numeral hour markers. Powered by Smiths original calibre 12.15 movement which is running well. This is a lovely example of an early 1950s English made Smiths watch, absolutely charming in every respect. The chrome plating has wear to the centre section of the three part case.The crown is original, of Stainless Steel - Coin edge dimpled design.  The watch is presented on a new genuine leather strap . 
Smiths' first large-scale civilian wristwatches debuted in 1947, produced by Smiths English Clocks Ltd in Cheltenham. These early pieces, fitted with the renowned 12.15 movement, laid the foundation for the iconic Smiths Deluxe range and the Smiths Everest worn during the 1953 Mount Everest expedition.
English made watches with between 15 and 18 jewel movements and high-quality polished escapements, and ex-factory with screw fitted balances. these were advertised as Britain's finest watch. dating in 1951/52.
Only after the second world war – did Smiths begin to manufacture wristwatches – supported by British government finance - to fill the gaping absence of a quality watchmaker in the UK. From 1946-1970 Smiths produced a range of high quality watches from its Cheltenham factory including; the De Luxe, Astral and later the Imperial and Everest ‘range’ of watches. Smiths holds an important part of English horological history as the last English watch company of any size in a world of watches dominated by Swiss, and Japanese manufacturers.