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Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision [message #14749 is a reply to message #14745]

Tue, 13 April 2021 02:22

Case
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I’d never actually seen the Gruen version. Thanks, Matthias! That original pic shows so much detail. For sure it’s the same caliber & same setting bits (that’s huge). But I think Matt is subtly pointing out the serial number scheme variance. Not having a Gruen to see the front plate, I guess we’ll have to wait & see if there’s a second serial number on the dial side like on Cary’s oval.

Bernd showed Cattin’s twin to this 845: I now can see both Cattin’s and Huning’s lack the case screws seen on the Gruen, and there are a couple of holes that are missing or extra.

I’m guessing the 841 & this 845 could both be top grade LeCoultre ebauches, and we’re looking for a finisher. But boy it’s fun seeing the storied brands where they are showing up! And a setting bits match lends hope to a 100 year old mystery.

I just hope others find it interesting.

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		Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Case on Mon, 31 August 2020 13:24
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Case on Mon, 31 August 2020 13:29
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Gary on Mon, 31 August 2020 16:12
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Barney Green on Mon, 31 August 2020 17:01
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Case on Mon, 31 August 2020 17:38
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Case on Tue, 01 September 2020 13:57
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Barney Green on Tue, 01 September 2020 16:48
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Case on Tue, 01 September 2020 18:05
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Gary on Tue, 01 September 2020 18:21
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Case on Fri, 09 April 2021 17:25
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Case on Fri, 09 April 2021 17:37
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Case on Fri, 09 April 2021 23:35
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Jenneke on Sat, 10 April 2021 10:02
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Ephemerald on Sat, 10 April 2021 17:11
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: afire on Mon, 12 April 2021 15:40
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Case on Tue, 13 April 2021 02:22
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Barney Green on Wed, 14 April 2021 16:03
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Case on Wed, 14 April 2021 17:52
		Re: Cal 840 (841) - 5.5’” 18J Extra Precision By: Barney Green on Wed, 14 April 2021 18:39

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