{"product_id":"smiths-everest-prs-25-prototype","title":"Smiths – EVEREST PRS-25 PROTOTYPE","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKindly donated by Dave Platts of Time Factors in memory of his uncle – Eddie Platts.  This Smiths Everest PRS-25 is one of the Sheffield-based company’s most popular models. A rare prototype, featuring a striking sodalite dial, this is one of only two examples ever produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime Factors founder Eddie Platts was a pioneer of what would later become known as the microbrand watch movement, launching the Speedbird in 2001.  Sadly, Eddie passed away at the end of May 2026 following a long battle with cancer but his legacy will continue as Time Factors moves forward under the stewardship of his nephew, David.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish watch enthusiast and proprietor Eddie Platts, who founded Time Factors in 1996, started producing watches under the defunct Smiths brand name in 2012. Since then, Eddie revived the iconic name by releasing a highly sought-after collection of reissued vintage military style pieces and modern homage watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSMITHS EVEREST PRS-25,  SODALITE BLUE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally launched in 40mm in 2011 the Smiths Everest really became popular after the introduction of a 36mm version in 2018.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the last 8 years the Everest range has extended to include Gilt, Honeycomb plus white dial variations with the A454 inspired Expedition and Commando also sharing similar specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 316L stainless steel, brushed top with polished sides\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Diameter 36mm, 39.3mm including crown\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e• Lug to lug height 43.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 11.4mm to the top of the sapphire crystal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lug spacing 20mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Anti-magnetic  20,000A\/m with anti-magnetic movement cover\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Water Resistance 10ATM\/100 metres\/330 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 130 grammes including bracelet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Screw back, screw down crown, drilled lugs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Everest caseback design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sodalite blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Triangle, numbers and indices SuperLuminova X1-C3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mercedes hands, polished steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Luminous: SuperLuminova X1-C3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sapphire with anti-reflective coating on the underside , 30.4mm diameter x 2.5mm thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Miyota 9039, 24 jewel automatic, 28,800 BPH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stainless steel oyster bracelet tapering from 20mm to 16mm with screwed links, solid end links and signed push-button clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase \u0026amp; Bracelet: Hong Kong\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: Japan  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smiths","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57856641335679,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/1225\/4847\/files\/smiths_main_img.jpg?v=1782725805","url":"https:\/\/buyingtimefoundation.com\/products\/smiths-everest-prs-25-prototype","provider":"Buying Time Foundation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}