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wally waltham
10-22-2001, 04:11 PM
As Swiss as "WXO" is the code for the Swiss "Waltham Watch Co.".
Other "giveaways are:
1. The "running W" logo.
2. Incabloc on the dial.
3. Antimagnetic on the dial.
Both 1 and 2 are too small to see in the image, but they are there. As well as a very tiny "Swiss" under the seconds bit.
Consider this a very inexpensive bit of education. This imposter of a watch will probably go for $125 or more, and is "worth" about $25.
To give it its due; mine is at least a pretty good timekeeper.
Cheers,
Wally

sabphd
10-28-2001, 04:48 PM
These movements were made by Unitas in 18 ligne sizes. Some 25j models were seen which have overlay jewels (useless cap jewels). The 16 ligne Unitas movements used in the current production are made to look like RR watches with dials and plated RR-like cases. They are inca bloc and probably keep good time , but are not RR grade.