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Help Identifying Trench Watch Movements

Nigel Harrison

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Hello All,

I have five trench watch movements that would be great to have help identifying. One is actually a digital display type - photo of watch by itself.

thank you - all help appreciated.

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Jack_W

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More often than not, the bridge arrangements can look similar from one to another "brand". The easy key is the setting works; what do they look like.
 
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Dave Haynes

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The top watch in the second photo is a Movado 11L 100-600. The bridge shape is unique on Movados. I would suggest finding a "Paulsons Master Key" book. They are rare because they sold for $10 in 1950, but they show most movements from the back side or the side you would see if you took off the back. If you give the size in lignes, I will try and find the others. The movements don't necessary mean that what they show is the ebauche maker, but are the finished manufacturer. This book is a lifesaver.

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