BigFatPauli
1899
Always amazing to see movements of this time...
Where they are finished purly for function. It really shows you where the current high end (for looks) finishing started. I am surprised VC didn't opt for a jewel on the center wheel pivot.
VC Ref 2097 Part 2
I added a few images to my initial posting this morning. There were some who asked to see the movement once the case back was removed. Images are posted here as well as the original post. Thanks for looking! Brent ...
Always amazing to see movements of this time...
Where they are finished purly for function. It really shows you where the current high end (for looks) finishing started. I am surprised VC didn't opt for a jewel on the center wheel pivot.
There were versions
With jewelled centre wheel, cal 1014/2. This movement was a real workhorse for several brands. Here is a montage shared with us by anon438: ...
Very clean
The lack of scratches on the movement, or watchmaker’s notations inside the cover, suggests it may never have been serviced so perhaps that would be a good idea if you intended to wear it. Somewhat controversial for its departure from classic movement arc...