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Here is an old watch that has seen better days and is clearly not in the best of shape. I have tried but am unable to identify the make and model as there are no identifying marks on it at all. The back is bare except for a serial number etched onto it. There appears to be two windows just below the "12", which I am guessing would be the 'day' and 'date.' Aside from the knob at the 3 o'clock position, there are two knob stubs- one just below the 9, and another at the 10 o'clock position.
Can anyone identify this?
Paul

 
Posts: 14 | Location: Phoenix, Arizona in the USA | Registered: May 02, 2012
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We need to see the movement if it's still recognizable!
 
Posts: 653 | Location: St Paul, Minnesota in the USA | Registered: May 04, 2004
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Looks like it was dug up in the Ukraine. Eek
 
Posts: 785 | Location: Tijeras, New Mexico USA | Registered: July 12, 2005
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William, I carefully removed the clock from the housing and saw it was a Rima watch. I went online and tried to research that company but could not find anything of substance. Are they still in business? Does anyone have background on Rima?
Ernest, right idea, but this watch was found in the debris of a WWII military plane crash. Researching next of kin now.
Paul

 
Posts: 14 | Location: Phoenix, Arizona in the USA | Registered: May 02, 2012
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I will see what I can find out about this. Thanks for the movement photo.
 
Posts: 653 | Location: St Paul, Minnesota in the USA | Registered: May 04, 2004
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Can you get me the diameter?
 
Posts: 653 | Location: St Paul, Minnesota in the USA | Registered: May 04, 2004
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I just sold a rima chrono for 300. Many of them around, not many nice ones left.

A Swiss name that was distributed from Los Angeles during the height of the studio days, “Rima” made quite a little name for itself before disappearing from the fashion scene in the mid ‘60s. Known for its “coral” or “rose” gold case with gems for the ladies and classic Deco styles for men, Rima never chose to relinquish its love affair with the ‘30s. While it was later eclipsed by such titans as Hamilton and Waltham, Rima found a niche among the fashion conscious and cocktail set.
 
Posts: 5101 | Location: Buffalo, New York in the USA | Registered: November 11, 2009
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Thank you for the brief history, Andy. It is difficult to find much on Rima.
 
Posts: 14 | Location: Phoenix, Arizona in the USA | Registered: May 02, 2012
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Paul Rima had 7 different calibre movements or Ligne.....i do think that i have one of these in my collection some wheres, but do not think it is the same as yours. If u are out to fix it, i have the stem and balace staff for it... Francis
 
Posts: 375 | Location: Brisbane in Australia | Registered: January 24, 2010
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