Smiths Quasar quartz wristwatch
- Made:
- 1970-1973 in Cheltenham and United Kingdom
High frequency quartz wristwatch made by Smiths in a stainless-steel case with two setting crowns and stainless-steel bracelet. Incorporating an electronic on/off switch for accurate setting of watch. Dial with day and date apertures, centre seconds and marked 'Quasar quartz 1.5Mhz MADE IN GT BRITAIN'. Movement with an AT-cut quartz crystal producing a frequency of 1,548,288 Hz, integrated circuit, stepper motor and battery.
Clockmakers' Museum No. 1498
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2017-2236
- type:
- wristwatch
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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