Internet Horology Club 185
Plate Identification

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October 13, 2013, 12:12
Brian C.
Plate Identification
Does anyone know which company made this plate?


October 13, 2013, 19:05
David Abbe
Possibly an early Swiss Columbus? The setting mounted pivot jewels held into the dial plate with Jewel Screws is not natural to US-made watches. Some of the lever set design details smell of Aurora, but the jewels are just not done that way.
October 14, 2013, 13:29
Brian C.
Thanks Dave, I didn't even notice the jewel screws in the plate. I saw the three dial feet holes and thought American. That strange looking set lever also looks familiar, but I can't place where I've seen one before.
October 14, 2013, 20:28
Jared Brinker
Brian-

It is a columbus or early model 1 south bend. What is the serial number?

Thanks,

Jared
October 15, 2013, 11:45
Brian C.
Jared, the number on the plate is,502947. Thanks.
October 15, 2013, 13:23
Jared Brinker
Brian-

That serial number would put it as a late 18s model 1 South Bend. Grade 331 with 15 jewels. Center wheel should be non-jeweled. Not sure of the reason it has screw in jewels as david pointed out. Maybe they played around with it before going to their new model 2 platform.

Jared
October 16, 2013, 15:00
Brian C.
Jared, the center wheel is jeweled.