Smiths 602

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10 1/2”’ | Hand Wind | Swiss Lever | Sweeping Seconds |

Remarks:

  • Balance bridge instead of balance cock
  • “Hole” and “cap jewels” of the balance bearings are made of metal, not rubies (see extra picture)
  • Riveted click
  • The head of the dial screws directly clamp the dial feet
  • According to Barrie Smiths (Smiths Watches, Pierhead Publications Ltd., 2009), the movement belongs to the so-called Streamline series.
    Known members of this family:

 

  • Listing ID: 13823
  • Manufacturer / Brand: Smiths
  • Caliber: 602
  • Size in French Lignes: 10 1/2'''
  • Size range mm largest diameter: 22 - 31 mm
  • Shape: Round
  • Winding: Manual (Crown)
  • Hands Setting: Crown
  • Seconds Hand: Sweeping seconds (central seconds)
  • Escapement: Lever (Swiss, English, Glashütte)
  • Date, Day, Month...: Date
  • Jewels: 7
  • Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: Left
  • Balance Position: Bottom (120 - 240°)
  • Shock Protection: M. T. Antichoc
  • Beats per hour: 18,000
  • Balance Type: Nickel
  • Power Reserve: Unknown
  • Production Period: Unknown, probably Around 1970
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Identification: Wheel train bridge marked with CAL 602. Listed in the book by Barrie Smiths: Smiths Watches, Pierhead Publications Ltd., 2009
  • Contributor ©: Uhrforum.de member Badener (Andreas Kelz)

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