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Caliber 647 (Record) [message #11497] Tue, 22 October 2019 17:17 Go to next message
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You guys are going crazy with a caliber database, so I figured I should try to carry my own weight.

Here's a relatively uncommon one, the 17 jewel Watch Specialties Co. caliber 647. I'm guessing it was in use from the late teens to early twenties. I think my ID as Record 022K is solid. The distinctive bridges and setting parts seem identical to me. The 647 shows up as a movement option for plate 23-B (Strap 1 style) in the 1918 book, but the case is more like the 23-C with conventional lugs.

This example has a serial number of 858749 and in a sterling case with a serial number 567414. I'm guessing the case was Cincinnati made. It doesn't have any Swiss or other markings.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Watches/Sterling-Cushion/i-2MMGJ4K/1/4fdf8698/O/CIMG3631.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Watches/Sterling-Cushion/i-55mQnW4/1/eb3d71f2/O/CIMG3633.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Watches/Sterling-Cushion/i-N9kJ3gL/0/8c82aaad/O/6.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Watches/Sterling-Cushion/i-jBLxH8w/0/f8080811/O/11.jpg

For any further information, I think you can ask timeliz. I'm reasonably confident I sold it to her!
Re: Caliber 647 (Record) [message #11498 is a reply to message #11497] Tue, 22 October 2019 17:35 Go to previous message
timeliz
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You did.
Funny, I was intending to post this one last night. Got sidetracked.

Here's a straight on pic of the mov plates:

/vgforum/index.php?t=getfile&id=5401&private=0

/vgforum/index.php?t=getfile&id=5402&private=0


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