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I believe Bestfit made the best book / catalogue to help identify old watch movements, which is something I really could do with.

Before I start my hunt for a copy can anyone confirm which is the best Bestfit book to look for?

I'm guessing it is  #111 Part 1 and Part 2, but can someone confirm.

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Yes Bestfit 111 parts one and two are what you need there where 7 editions in total with the last reprint being in 1998 what the difference in editions is I dont Know the one I have is from the 1960's. Another thing to note there is no one size fits all book to watch movement identification Bestfit does not contain all movemnts you will encounter look out for other books which can be bought far cheaper "Flume" is another book that can be bought far cheaper than Bestfit it is very useful but not as comprehensive, "Catalogue Officiel" is also useful and "Paulson Master Key catalogue" but these are getting very expensive.

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Thanks, I will keep an eye out for the other books too.

I already have the E & J Swigart Co Illustrated manual of American Watch Movements which is great for American pocket watches, but have nothing for Swiss movements at the moment which is a gap I do need to fill

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The wonders of the Internet.

I could only find a rather beat up set of the Bestfit books so will keep looking, likewise for the Paulson Master Key catalogue, but on ebay US found Part one of 'Catalogue Officiel'  but with postage it would of costed me $120 AUD, then found part 1 on ebay UK, this one would of costed me $90 AUD.

Then went to ABebooks and have just ordered and paid for part 1 for $39 AUD including postage, very happy.

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3 hours ago, Tmuir said:

I believe Bestfit made the best book / catalogue to help identify old watch movements, which is something I really could do with.

Before I start my hunt for a copy can anyone confirm which is the best Bestfit book to look for?

I'm guessing it is  #111 Part 1 and Part 2, but can someone confirm.

I have part 1 & 2 and find them really useful with vintage movements, many have alternatives when searching for parts.

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