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The only numbers on the movement is "94" stamped on the main plate, bridges and cocks, no other text, jewel count - nothing.

 

I have searched all the "94" movements on the Ranfft database and can't find a match so I am hoping someone recognises it.

 

 

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You may find a makers mark hidden under the remaining bridges. This was the case with a trench watch Fontainemelon movement I have.

 

No I already had the movement completely stripped before I posted, every bridge & cock is stamped 94 and those are the only numbers and no text whatsoever. The watch has an enamel dial with with no text of any kind, seems to be a real orphan!

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If it helps to slim down your search its either FEF Fleurier or an AS movement im pretty sure. The pallet cock shape as well as the stud bridge section are quite common with three manufacturers ( FE, FHF, and AS ). Id start searching from that, just my opinion.....i could be wrong :)

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Thanks to everyone for their help, from the link rogart63 provided I don't think the chances of finding a maker is great, and he has probably long lost the spare parts list. :D

The search was only a matter of curiosity as availability of parts would probably be nil, haven't found any obviously damaged parts yet so after cleaning it may even run again.

 

Max

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