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Picture of Robert V. Jones
posted December 10, 2012 23:29
This movement looks to be American (to me anyway) but not sure what kind it is. It measures the same as an american 18s. Any ideas????

 
Posts: 3468 | Location: Cleveland, Georgia in the U.S.A. | Registered: February 03, 2006
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Picture of David Abbe
posted December 10, 2012 23:57
While Rockford made a series of "Clinton Watch Co" movements in 18 and 16s they were typical Rockford designs. This nice looking "Clinton" has a couple Swiss made and finished in England attributes;
1. Single separate Bridge supported Escape/Pallet Lever bridge. (VERY 19Th century British style 1868-95)
2. Swiss laminated Pallet lever jewels.(Sign of quality movement)
3. Lightly (and well worn) Plated Train plates.

If the staff is good, and it has a dial, it would be a fun restoral.
 
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
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Picture of Robert V. Jones
posted December 11, 2012 00:32
Dave, Thanks had me fooled. Dial is decent and staff is good but fork not moving so I imagine roller jewel broken. Also it appears to be lever set and I do not see a lever just a space for one Havent had dial off.

 
Posts: 3468 | Location: Cleveland, Georgia in the U.S.A. | Registered: February 03, 2006
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Picture of Robert V. Jones
posted December 11, 2012 00:34
Seconds pinion is there hard to see in picture.
 
Posts: 3468 | Location: Cleveland, Georgia in the U.S.A. | Registered: February 03, 2006
posted December 11, 2012 21:56
Rob,

I think the movement is Swiss. The regulator hairspring arm is typical. I have a nickel hunting case version of the movement marked KEYTONE, a takeoff on Keystone.
 
Posts: 486 | Location: Arizona in the USA | Registered: March 13, 2010
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Picture of Robert V. Jones
posted December 27, 2012 19:49
Dave email me if you are interested in this movement. I will treat you right if you are interested. You really impressed me with the last movement I sold you how you brought it back to life.
 
Posts: 3468 | Location: Cleveland, Georgia in the U.S.A. | Registered: February 03, 2006
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