L'Aiglon - obscure brand?

[Kent]

Damian:

If you could post a picture of the movement (the "works"), it would help a lot. Also, please tell us all the markings on the movement in case they don't show up well in the photo.

Thanks,
Kent

[Barry Parker]

Hi Damian,
The following information is mentioned in, "Swiss Timepiece Makers 1775 - 1975" by Kathleen H. Pritchard, and this is a brief summary of these references to your enquiry.

Click here for reference book info. http://www.horology.org/hib-stpm.html

"L'AIGLON" was a registered trade mark in (1900 - 1901) of a watch brand name used by,
PICARD & CIE, FABRIQUE GERMINAL, SA, La Chaux de Fonds, Paris.

History; The company may have been founded in 1848 as MEYER FRERES

Barry Parker

[Kent]

Damian:

You might try The Escapement at:

http://www.knology.net/~ksinger/escapement_logo_sm.jpg (http://members.aol.com/stdwatch)

Kent

[This message has been edited by Kent (edited 12-31-2000).]