{"product_id":"1950s-smiths-nurse-fob-watch-stainless-steel-clip-watch-mechanical-signed-made-in-great-britain-mid-century-nursing-watch","title":"Vintage Smiths 1950s Nurse Fob Watch, Stainless Steel Clip Watch, Mechanical,","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmiths made these clip-on fob watches specifically for nursing staff — the dial faces outward when pinned to a uniform pocket, so the time is read without lifting the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA British-made mechanical watch from the 1950s, stainless steel case with a white dial, gold-tone Arabic numerals, and a distinctive red seconds hand. Signed \"Smiths \/ 5 Jewels \/ Shockproof \/ Made in Great Britain\" on the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clip mechanism is a horizontal brooch-pin fitting — it slides over a breast pocket edge and locks flat against the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size is compact at 3 × 7 cm with clip extended. Works pinned to a uniform, a shirt pocket, or a jacket lapel. A functional object that reads clearly as a period piece — the red sweep hand against the cream dial is the kind of detail that doesn't happen by accident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Nurse Fob Watch (clip-on)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Great Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel case and clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Dial 3 cm diameter; 7 × 3 cm with clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 21 g (item)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: Yes — \"Smiths \/ 5 Jewels \/ Shockproof \/ Made in Great Britain\" on dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure\/Mount: Horizontal brooch-pin clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: Mechanical, hand-wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Mid-century, functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood · Visible scratches to case back consistent with decades of daily use; dial shows light age patina; hands and numerals intact; clip mechanism functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53728524140881,"sku":"RR-0017","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/nurse-watches-04-2000.jpg?v=1778335668","url":"https:\/\/therareroom.co.uk\/products\/1950s-smiths-nurse-fob-watch-stainless-steel-clip-watch-mechanical-signed-made-in-great-britain-mid-century-nursing-watch","provider":"The Rare Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}