Accurist 21jewel 179 R

[berniethebolt]

hi could anyone tell me if the 179 R is an actual Accurist movement or what it is based on so i can possibly get some info to help me later re service etc.it was my wifes grandads so it has sentimental value.it was bought in April 1970 and still keeps good time.it is fitted with the original EXCALIBUR bracelet.thanks. the bolt.

[Chopin]

I think 179 R is a reference name/number for the watch model.

Remember that back in the vintage days, most watches didn't have a name like they do today (except for the likes of some rolexes, omegas, certinas and various other brands).

They mostly had a reference code which basically was the model of that watch.

Edited April 25, 2018 by Chopin

[berniethebolt]

32 minutes ago, Chopin said:

I think 179 R is a reference name/number for the watch model.

Remember that back in the vintage days, most watches didn't have a name like they do today (except for the likes of some rolexes, omegas, certinas and various other brands).

They mostly had a reference code which basically was the model of that watch.

ok thanks Chopin but how do i find out the movement.

[Chopin]

You're going to have to open it up of course.

Now that I think of it I believe I once had an accurist similar to yours and it had a Peseux manual wind movement. Can't remember which one but it was almost the same as yours. Peseux made good quality movements. Not over the top but better than the cheapest Swiss ones.

It looked kind of like this, maybe it was this exact caliber, don't remember.

Edited April 25, 2018 by Chopin

[berniethebolt]

On 25/04/2018 at 7:30 PM, Chopin said:

You're going to have to open it up of course.

Now that I think of it I believe I once had an accurist similar to yours and it had a Peseux manual wind movement. Can't remember which one but it was almost the same as yours. Peseux made good quality movements. Not over the top but better than the cheapest Swiss ones.

It looked kind of like this, maybe it was this exact caliber, don't remember.

thanks Chopin.