I'm not sure it ever makes sense for me to try to rescue movements or cases, but I could not resist buying a very pretty 14k Dubois hunter case last year. I didn't think it would be hard to find a suitable homeless 16-size lever set movement, but it wasn't easy for me. I think I posted an assistance appeal on this board, among other things, seeking a high-end movement for my high-end case. I finally acquired a very modest Illinois Getty Grade 184 17j unadjusted movement, which my watchmaker overhauled and installed in my case. The results are pretty, but if any of you have a really great movement that needs a great case, I'd be happy to return the Getty to the homeless ranks.

Other side.

Dial.

1913 inscription. Let me know what you think the owner's last name is. It's hard to read.

Movement. Note the movement was made in 1905. The case is as much as 8 years younger.

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1913 inscription. Let me know what you think the owner's last name is. It's hard to read.

Comparing the r, u, s and t to others in the engraving I am going with Brüstle.

A little German roll of the tongue tip for the "r" with the ü pronounced "ewww" then a distinction between the "t" and "le", the "le" being pronounced like in the word led.

Brrewwst le

As a result of this I have discovered how to type accents.

Ethan,

If it makes you feel good about your watch, your "rescue" is appropriate. Good going Ethan!

I've seen enough nice solid gold cases containing "height of ordinary" movements like your Illinois Grade 184 to know that you're on solid ground as far as horological history is concerned too.

John Brüstle: (John Bruestle) he was brew master of the New Orleans Standard Brewing Company (1905) and became later additional director.(1913)

Regards
Gerald

Thanks. I read it as "Brustle" too, but I just wasn't sure.