Rating the AS 1916 movement...

[Archeo-peteriX]

I have a watch with the AS 1916 movement in it and am wondering if this is/was a good caliber compared to others of the era. In particular how would it compare to a Seiko 6119 movement; assuming both are in excellent working condition?
Not interested in monetary value but a comparison of time keeping abilities, product finish and reliability.
Thanks for any input offered.
Peter

 

[Archeo-peteriX]

I have a watch with the AS 1916 movement in it and am wondering if this is/was a good caliber compared to others of the era. In particular how would it compare to a Seiko 6119 movement; assuming both are in excellent working condition?
Not interested in monetary value but a comparison of time keeping abilities, product finish and reliability.
Thanks for any input offered.
Peter

 

[Roland Ranfft]

Hi Peter,

the movements of the AS 1710/1900 family, which the AS 1916 (quickset day/date) is a member of, has a quality some steps above an average Seiko movement.

Remember, that the AS 1816 (no quickset) was good enough to get a Rayville 566 signature, to be used without major modifications in early Blancpain Fifty Fathoms:
http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?00&ranfft&&uswk&Rayville_566

Regards, Roland Ranfft

 

[Roland Ranfft]

oops, the description is available in English:
http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&uswk&Rayville_566