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This is the AS 951. It looks like it from the top plate. I would also say the style I would say is 1920'S /30'S

Members on here have reference books, which show the keyless works of thousands of movements. Experience can also play a big part. Bestfit watch parts ref book is one of the better books for this, there are many different types, some for American, Russian Swiss just to name a few. So we only need the photo.

Quick observation, Your second vid doesn’t show a smooth train wheel movement. In fact it stops abruptly and I see you giving the barrel a little push for it to get going again only to stop abruptly again. Without the fork, the train should run continuously until mainspring is totally relaxed and the escape wheel slows to a soft stop. I suspect you have something impeding smooth function. Lint, debris, etc Another quick thought... we all like to have a little power on the mainspring to see the balance wheel spring into action and make us feel like the masters of the universe! But engaging the impulse pin into the fork can be challenging particularly with power on. I suggest to release power completely, place the balance and wound. That’s worked for me several times. Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If it is expensive to repair is always a tough question to answer. If you plan on service it your self and you already have some tools and lubrication I would say No this type is as cheap as they come. This movement has been around for a long time and parts is available in masses, a quick look in the thick books reveals the different movements you could harvest parts from like the following AS models 302, 303, 311, 313, 323, 324, 328, 329, 333, 340, 342, 344, 361, 362, 365, 371, 383, 396, 473, 546, 549, 569, 585, 595, 603, 621, 629, 636, 694, 709, 714, 717, 720, 731, 775, 790, 803, 825, 915, 951. From these I would think the AS 340 was the most popular, in the e-bay you should get some hits. But if you plan on leaving it to a professional one soon realize why there are so many movements for sale, especially if the case were of gold they end up there. A real shame if you ask me. If you are interested in learning watch repair this movement is a charm to work with since it has a separate escapement bridge. The design allows you to learn how to assemble the drive train in an very good fashion without breaking the fragile pivot on the escapement wheel. And since you describe it like it runs for a while before stopping you might be in luck and it's just dry of oil and dirty.

Gentle question: what’s the issue with a sales section? You can put whatever rules in place you like to dissuade traders such as max number of items a year for example, but could be a useful feature for tools and parts. Provided it’s managed I can’t see a huge problem. It’s not my forum and I’m happy to go with the rules btw, so please note I’m not complaining, just asking. [emoji56] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Money well spent. I also have one and have tried the traditional winders before buying one of these and I just really love mine. I mounted my to a nice bit of Jarrah wood that I routed nice edges on and varnished up and then I use G clamps on the wood to hold it in place

the difference is that fakes use the actual name. that is why it is illegal and that applies to all businesses no matter what they manufacture. Take for example the sports memorabilia industry, it is froth with counterfeits and fake signatures. Who gets hurt by this? Yes the consumers that pay for worthless imitation of goods. So not just one company but potentially millions of innocent buyers. It is all or done, how can anyone pick and choose when faking is okay or not?

Today It´s time to present some Swedish coolness, Lagonda. This brand was a mail order watch from the late 40's and onward to an for me unknown date. It was an OEM watch made for a mail order company in Gothenburg. They came with a wide range of movement's from Felsa, AS, ST, ETA and many others and up to a whooping 41 jewels (no idea where the amount of jewels would go). This watch is a Lagonda Amiral Sport, naval and sports what a great combo ! (Amiral = swedish for Admiral). Powered with an AS/ST 1950/51 it's hammering away with a beat of 21600 A/h against your wrist. A great fun for a great price..