Elgin 1961 BWRaymond RR wristwatch

[zambranonyc]

Was the movement of this 23j American wristwatch ever photographed anywhere? Any photo is welcome.

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[Harold_C]

Here you go..

Elgin (US) BW Raymond






730 Movement in above:



730 Durabalance:



Later Swiss version (hopefully I'll have this in hand soon) Apparently, same case)





Hope that helps..

Cheers
Harold

[Dave Haynes]

That was apparently the one I saw with an AS.

[Harold_C]

Originally Posted by Dave Haynes

That was apparently the one I saw with an AS.

I've never seen one myself,although with luck, next month I should have one in my hot little hands. When it lands I'll get some good pics, and check the innards to see exactly what the movement is, amd what the watch is like in general.. Seems to look exactly like the AS in the later Swiss Ball RR watches.

Cheers
HArold

[Jeff Hess]

Later?

[Harold_C]

Originally Posted by Jeff Hess

Later?

It was my understanding (although I could be mistaken) that the Swiss AS version post-dated the original durabalance Elgin by at least 10 years..(however all the info I have on this is anecdotal, hopefully wiser heads than mine will chime in)

Cheers
Harold

[Jeff Hess]

I would like to hear more.

Ball was the first wrist allowed on the roads though.

Jeff

[Dave Haynes]

I have a small early 40s looking manual wind signed Web C.Ball co on the dial. It is made by Mimo. I have seen many Ball watches made by Admes but never any other companies.

[Jeff Hess]

Have not seen a mimo.

If it says "webb c. ball" and not just Ball it would be of great interest.

Ball used many movements in his wrists for his store and for the RR.

He used Waltham, longines, and many other imported with his own import mark.

Jeff

[Dave Haynes]

AS movement, case is plated w/ss back signed Mimo watch co.