Internet Horology Club 185
Does any one recognize this movement

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March 24, 2011, 00:01
Eugene Buffard
Does any one recognize this movement
Any leads would be helpful.


March 24, 2011, 12:04
C. Keith Johnson
Eugene,
Picture does not appear for me...
March 24, 2011, 21:25
Eugene Buffard
I can see it on my computer but I'l post another one thank you.


March 25, 2011, 11:01
Eugene Buffard
Movement is marked L W Leeds, Terra Haute Indiana. It is a 17 jewel.
March 25, 2011, 17:18
C. Keith Johnson
Eugene,
I can see the picture now but you are not giving enough information to identify this movement. Your picture is not large enough to give much detail. You neglected to say what size 0-18?????
What is the serial number,if any???
The name is probably a personalized or customers name and of no help in making an identification of the maker.
Maybe some more information will give a clue so that some of the more experienced members can identify this movement...
March 25, 2011, 20:43
Eugene Buffard
You are completely correct the movement is marked swiss it is about 18sz I went through the watch book with no help.
March 26, 2011, 09:33
C. Keith Johnson
Eugene,
A Google search turns up E.W. Leeds as a jeweler in Terre Haute around the turn of the Century.

I don't think the watch was made by one of the top Swiss makers as they would probably mark it proudly.

The Swiss registered some 8000 names in the watch industry.

If you could find the 3 letter code somewhere on the movement that would probably be the only way to pin down a maker among the hundreds....Keith
March 27, 2011, 08:53
Eugene Buffard
Thank you for you time and input Keith the most unusual thing out this movement is the barrel bridge is removable so the mainspring can be replaced just like a American 18sz.