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Caliber 3251 [message #16028]

Sun, 23 January 2022 03:57

JackW
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Following the more recent posts to the caliber database...

Caliber: 3251 or 325-1 for the 21 jewel version; 325 for the 17 jewel version
Movement supplied by: Unknown
Size: 8-3/4 x 12 ligne
Jewel Markings: 21 Jewels
Adj Markings: 5 Adj
Config: tonneau
Dial feet: 11 & 5 positions
Example date: circa 1937

The cal 325 is 17 jewel version. The 3251 has in addition, a jeweled center wheel (2) and capped jewels on the the pallet (4).
Both versions have a capped escape wheel (4).

Shown here is the 21 jewel version:
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*just acquired this movement and was looking through the other posts. Did not see this model in the DB nor could I find a post that shows the top and bottom.

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