December 13, 2014, 12:54
Jon HartCurious if this is US or Swiss or ?: "Newport" marked movement
Ok - I would like to offer this for sale on IHC; however, cannot find any information on the movement. So, as to avoid incorrectly describing the watch. Would like to tap the vast knowledge base here 1st.
I would "think" the movement was made in the States since the case is Canton, Ohio (Dueber), BUT, a Newport movement is sort of Greek to me.
KS/KW
The case is 2.1 inches straight across.
Serial # is 81409
At least an eleven (11) movement
Movement and dial both stamped "Newport"
Case is stamped "Dueber Newport Coin" (90% Silver 2 oz)
Has the old school hairspring that is fastened to the movement plate, but the pressed in plate jewels are throwing me off a little.
Thanks in advance

December 13, 2014, 13:26
Kevin MoodieJon,
It's Swiss. That barrel bridge form is fairly common with a variety of names on the movement. The "engraving" on the balance cock is typical for low grade Swiss movements.
Kevin
December 13, 2014, 14:20
Jon HartThanks Kevin

I love the case too.
Just seems odd to me that a swiss movement stamped Newport would be married up with a case made in the States that is stamped Newport, too.
December 13, 2014, 20:47
Kevin MoodieMaybe a local jeweler in Newport Kentucky, where the case was made had the movement personalized????
December 13, 2014, 21:14
Bila WirriganwaltersDefinately Swiis Jon, gilding type colour and serial font points to this also, as well as the un-compensated balance.

Cheers,
Bila