Posted 12 years ago
thisoldwatch
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This is an unknown Swiss pocket watch movement with hi-grade wolf teeth winding wheels. It is nicely jeweled. There are no markings to indicate a maker. Enjoy and thanks for looking.
Jim
Unkown Swiss Pocket Watch Movement | ||
| Pocket Watches1205 of 1707 |  |  |
Jim,
Here is a H.L. Matile on Worthpoint that is like yours.
I'm finding information on Matile is pretty sparse.
I was hoping you were the man with the answers.
Dave
http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/gold-silver-prices-endanger-future-antique-watch-collections-watch
Here is a link to the Swiss report on the Philadelphia Exhibition 1876. I think it is on page 5 where it first mentions H. L. Matile.
Dave
http://www.nawcc-index.net/Articles/Favre-Perret.pdf
Here is a link to a youtube video on a H. L. Matile key wind.
Dave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_PcNxQ4FBM
Dave, I saw that video of a watchmaker working on a movement. I have a complete Matile somewhere here. If I can find it, I'll let you know. I am surprised that he is not listed in Brian Loomes' or Baillie's books. He did make some of the finest pocket watches.
Thanks again,
Jim