Morning y'all I turned my pocket watch into a wrist watch Didn’t convert it. Didn’t mod it. I made a custom holder so I can wear it 😮‍💨 Smiths Empire. Made in Great Britain. 100% original movement, 100% my strap. Should more people do this? @arbalexwatches

Smiths Empire pocket watch (nos)

Today, I’m featuring a true piece of British horological heritage — the Smiths Empire Pocket Watch, a mechanical gem that embodies mid-20th-century craftsmanship. This hand-wound beauty was produced by Smiths, one of the last great British watchmakers. With its cream dial, luminous cathedral hands, and sub-seconds dial, this pocket watch delivers timeless simplicity and precision. 🕰️ Watch Specs (AI-Generated Summary): Brand: Smiths Model: Empire Pocket Watch Era: Circa 1940s–1950s Movement: Hand-wound mechanical (Smiths in-house caliber) Dial: Aged cream with luminous Arabic numerals Hands: Blue steel cathedral style, lumed Case: Chrome-plated brass, approx. 50mm Made in: England 🇬🇧 This watch reminds us that horology isn’t just about telling time — it’s about preserving history.