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Picture of Jim Robson
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Hi everyone. I need help identifying this watch so I can buy a stem and crown for it. There is no serial number, but it is marked swiss unadjusted.

 
Posts: 116 | Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma USA | Registered: February 07, 2007
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Posts: 116 | Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma USA | Registered: February 07, 2007
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It looks like an ETA mid-1950s movement, possibly a 1256.

However if you look on the base-plate near where the balance is you might find a number or ETA symbol to confirm this.
 
Posts: 423 | Location: West Walton, United Kingdom | Registered: November 16, 2005
Picture of Jim Robson
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Thanks for the tip Dan. The mark and number are right where you said. ETA 1266 L with TXD on the balance cock.

Not bad for $6.49 on eBay. (Working no less!!!) Smile
 
Posts: 116 | Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma USA | Registered: February 07, 2007
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CORRECTION... It is a 1256 Sorry for any confusion. Jim
 
Posts: 116 | Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma USA | Registered: February 07, 2007
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Here's the original catalog listing (1954):

 
Posts: 183 | Location: Corte Madera, California USA | Registered: March 31, 2005
Picture of Jim Robson
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Hi René, Thanks for the research. I appreciate it. That is a cool ad.

Regards, Jim
 
Posts: 116 | Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma USA | Registered: February 07, 2007
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