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Looks like a Baylor Hebdomas pocket watch. From looking, Baylor appears to be the brand name for watches of the Zales jewelry group based in Dallas Texas. Linked with heuer they produce some nice watches.

There are various types of the Hebdomas in different styles built possibly in the early 20th cen

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Baylor was one of about 150 brand names used by Benrus Watch Co of Chaux de Fonds.

Most of the engraved words are in French. 8 JOURS is 8 Days

If you are thinking of taking it apart. First let the power down. After removing the hands. You unscrew by means of turning the centre part with the two big holes.

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Baylor was one of about 150 brand names used by Benrus Watch Co of Chaux de Fonds.
Most of the engraved words are in French. 8 JOURS is 8 Days
If you are thinking of taking it apart. First let the power down. After removing the hands. You unscrew by means of turning the centre part with the two big holes.

Thanks OH. I actually have another old Hebdomas and had to make a special tool to unscrew the center part. I made a complete video on cleaning one of these. With the other Hebdomas, I tried to replace the hairspring and I was way too powerful. Still need to try again with a lighter hairspring...perhaps do the 1/2 inch drop test for strength.


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The brand is not as rare as you may be prepaired to pay for. Should you come to need parts you don,t want to make, good chance I can find inexpensive parts.
Best wishes
 
 
 

These watches are usually going for +500USD on eBay.


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