Sorry to ask what may be a stupid question.
If a movement is described as a hunting movement does this just mean that it is for a Hunter and Half hunter case or does it refer to something else.
If it is for a hunter case what makes it different to an open face movement. Many thanks, Mike

Mike

There is no such thing as a 'stupid question'

Hunter and open face configurations are different in the orientation of stem and sub-second.

An OF movement has stem, center and sub second in a straight line (stem at 12 o'clock and second at 6 o'clock).

A hunter movement has stem, center and sub second orientated in a right angle (stem at 3 o'clock and seconds at 6 o'clock).

You are right: hunter movements are designed for hunter or half hunter cases.

Regards
Gerald

Thanks for the information Gerald. Another bit of knowledge to store away. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Mike

Welcome aboard Mike! You have just experienced what IHC185 is all about . . . sharing knowledge in a polite, collegial, family-friendly atmosphere.

I'm a fancier of railroad grade hunters myself.

Welcome aboard Mike. The learning curve here is sharp in a good way. Hang on to your hat!

Welcome and glad to have you! Questions are good and people here like to help.