1960s Smiths Astral National 15 32mm Manual Watch

Gentleman's 1960s Smiths Astral National 15 Wristwatch presented in stunning condition, having been subject of a painstaking restoration, and overhaul, covered by a StimpsonLondon six month warranty.
The watch has a 15-jewel hand-winding movement, signed "Made in England" this has been fully serviced, working well, and keeping time.
The watch measures 32mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The main body of the case is chrome n Brass while the case back is stainless steel. There are no obvious signs of plate loss .
Under a new crystal, the signed dial is signed Smiths Astral National 15. It has been restored exactly as original, and looks stunnung, giving the watch an as new look - With re-blued Dauphine shaped hands and a subsidiary seconds dial.
The National 15 name comes from the strap line "Put on your National Hat" part of the advertising campaign launched at the International Watch and Jewellery Trade Fair at Earls Court in September 1965.
 Astral 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 from 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.