| Calibers 794, 794(S), 794(7) -- WSC, Factory F, Guild [message #11625] |
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(edited to correct "Factory F" to Frey--not Favre  )
Size: 10.5 ligne
Config: Open Face
Dial feet: 11 & 5 positions
Dial release mech: friction (no screws)
Variants: 794 (15j, no seconds), 794s (15j, sub-seconds), 7497 (17j, no seconds)
I've just found several variants of this caliber in my collection--all from ca1920 to 1922--thought it might be interesting to see what changed & what didn't. Two are marked "Factory F," and all appear to have been finished by Frey vs. ebauched.
I'm noticing that all "Factory F" marked watches from this period that I own or see on the forum share the same simple stud carrier & click. All mine also have a 6 digit progressive serial number stamped on the front plate by the winding works. May help point out what's Frey finished vs. a Frey ebauche finished at another factory, if others have noticed the same.
They all seem to have 3 adjustments, too...
201203 - factory F stamped; no caliber # stamped
203644 - factory F stamped; no caliber # stamped; G Pilot Quality 10.5L case # 610367 engraved "1920"
Frey W Co (Delmar): sn 240775, now with 1922 tariff stamps
My two caveats:
1) I'm wrong many times a day --just ask my wife!
2) Always seeking to learn more
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