Miramar pocket watch / identifying movement

[BlueHarp]

Hi all of you,

I've found a Miramar pocket watch on eBay and I'm looking forward to receiving it  Meanwhile I'm doing some research, but I haven't found much information about that manufacturer.

Would anyone have interesting details?

[RichardHarris123]

The company was set up in the 1950s, once you receive it, it may have markings, if not we probably need to see the keyless works.  The name on the dial isn't the movement manufacturer. 

[BlueHarp]

Thank you very much! I should receive the watch by the end of the week.

[CYCLOPS]

I notice the dial feet screws are not present between the plates, maybe the main-plate has them in the side...anyhow the dial will need to come off the view the setting mechanism for finger printing like RichardHarris said...

[RichardHarris123]

Good spot, I  don't see the dial feet either. 

[BlueHarp]

I received the watch today and, as you noticed, the dial feet are missing. More than that, the pivot of the balance wheel is broken. I'm really unlucky with pivots .

Here are pictures of the movement. I couldn't identify the manufacturer though I noticed the engraving FF41. 

Edited April 4, 2024 by BlueHarp

[RichardHarris123]

FHF 41

[Nucejoe]

Looks prestine, a no sign of rust, moisture ingress.

I like it,   a keeper I guess.

 

[nevenbekriev]

5 hours ago, BlueHarp said:

I received the watch today and, as you noticed, the dial feet are missing. More than that, the pivot of the balance wheel is broken. I'm really unlucky with pivots .

 

What did You expect?  In most cases, if the baance pivots are not broken, they will be badly bent.

[BlueHarp]

That's right, it's a Fontainemelon 41. Thank you!

As for my expectations, I got another very old pocket watch which pivots were ok. So, every case is different 

[CYCLOPS]

the balance staff for FF 41-45 are the same [BestFit # 351B], this Is a good watch to learn with, an old book also showed the same setting bridge as FF 114-116 you should be able to get a staff from Cousins or maybe a material house in France.....

[BlueHarp]

Thanks a lot for all these tips!