Anyone know much about this movement? It is a very nice Hi grade swiss. I haven't examined it all that closely yet, but it should be a 23J or 25J. I haven't had a chance to take the dial off yet. I tried searching for Drox Teannot on the intenet, but found nothing. I figured someone on here would know the name, so here are some pics.

Adam

Close up of jewel settings.

Close up

Adam,

I think you'll have more luck looking under "Jeannot" (that's how I read the engraving).

I googled that and found a reference to Paul Jeannot of Geneva making watches circa 1870.

Ed,

Thanks! Will go check it out.

Adam

The other name is Droz also.

Thanks for the information. I think I better go get some glasses. I guess thats why I stay away from Swiss items for the most part. Easier to read Hamilton and Illinois

Very nice looking movement Adam. How big is it?
It almost looks like a two barrel mv't but, that jewel near the stem, is it on a winding gear?
-Cort

Cort,

It is currently on my bench, but I would guess between 18s and 20s. I believe it has 2 barrels and may be 8 day, but do not know for sure. I will be looking at it more closely tomorrow.

Adam

Interesting pallet. Anyone know why it has those little tails sticking off each side? Just for looks?

Those little tails (or moustache) were added to poise the pallet fork around the arbor. An un-poised pallet fork could conceivable have the greatest effect when a watch is in the various vertical positions, but it seems that most manufacturers ultimately concluded that the benefits of a poised pallet fork did not outweigh (figuratively speaking) the negative effects of the additional mass of the poising extensions.

Thanks Jerry. I have been enlightened!