2022 Smiths PRS-25 Everest Expedition White Dial 36mm

The Smiths PRS-25 Everest Expedition pays tribute to the Edmund Hilary worn Smiths De Luxe, whose case was an Aquatite Dennisteel 73359 case made by Dennison Watch Case Co; the movement had special lubricant to withstand the intense temperatures during the courageous Everest climb of 1953. Borrowing elements of this watch, its 36mm stainless steel case with drilled tapered lugs has curves in all the right places, and a lug-to-lug length of 44mm and a case thickness of 11mm ensure a comfortable wrist fit. Polished and brushed surfaces transition with crisp edges, the sides are slightly convex, adding comfort, and a screw-down signed crown on the right side. A polished bezel holds a hi-dome sapphire crystal AR coated on the inside. The white dial has a raised ring outer minute track surrounding black outlined Arabic numerals coated in Superluminova X1-C3 luminescence marking the hours. Black outlined Syringe-style hands are complemented by a red lollipop centre seconds hand coated in X1-C3 Superluminova luminescence. The text is minimalist, with “SMITHS" and “DE LUXE” at 12 and “Everest Expedition 24 Jewels" at 6, all in black ink. Just under the 6, “Great Britain” is printed, similar to the original that had "Made in England". All these vintage and unique touches make for an appealing timepiece. On the reverse is a screw-down case back with the Smiths motif inside, a representation of Everest in the centre, inside an automatic Miyota Cal. 9039, 24 jewels, 28,800 beats per hour, it has hand winding and hacking functionality; this movement belongs to the Miyota Premium Automatic range. The watch comes paired with its 20mm brushed and polished stainless steel Oyster-style bracelet with a signed folding twin-pusher release clasp; all links are provided, and lug holes on the case make for easy strap swapping. The watch also comes with a Smiths presentation box and papers.

This watch is sold with its original Smiths Box and paperwork. It comes paired with its 20mm brushed and polished stainless steel Oyster-style bracelet with a signed folding twin-pusher release clasp; all links are provided. The watch is from June 2022 and is sold in worn condition, but overall, it is in fair condition, as you can see. It comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

Timefactors has done a brilliant job bringing Smiths back into the collectors world with affordable and well-designed watches, some homages to others, some a stand-alone design and some a mixture like this PRS-25 Everest Expedition White Dial in 36mm. I would not hesitate to add this fantastic and affordable watch to your collection today!

Reference : PRS-25 Everest Expedition
Movement : Automatic Miyota Cal. 9039
Age : June 2022
Year : 2022
Case Size : 36mm
Case Thickness : 11mm
Lug to Lug : 44mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Initially founded in 1851 by Samual Smith, he made automotive dials and cockpit instruments. He transitioned into clocks and, finally, wristwatches, which came to the fore during WW2. Famously, Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay in 1953 carried a Smiths De Lux watch to the summit of Everest as well as the more famous Rolex. Since 1996, Timefactors.com has been manufacturing and selling homage and re-edition timepieces from Omega 300 to Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. They now own Smith's name and, therefore, sell many models from Smith's illustrious past.