Beautiful vintage wristwatch movements

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This topic has been discussed in the past; however, much of the discussion focused on pocket watches. I’ve been reading the posts regarding cotes de geneve by @Archer and trying to appreciate the differences between the old-fashioned techniques using wood and abrasive paste and the more modern techniques using sandpaper.

Am I correct that the main feature you’re looking for is uniform plate thickness, indicating use of a wood technique?

I’m assuming that at some point in the past, all watch movements were finished using the old-fashioned techniques employed by Mr. Dufour.

What are some of your favorite vintage wristwatch movements finished to high-horology standards?
 
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Gorgeous. I agree that Lange’s finishing is exceptional. But I’m looking specifically for vintage movements. I assume that Patek calatravas would be high on that list.
 
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One of my favorite aspects of vintage watch collecting is that even lesser known manufacturers occasionally produced "statement" movements.

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One of my favorite aspects of vintage watch collecting is that even lesser known manufacturers occasionally produced "statement" movements.

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That’s amazing. I’ve never heard of them until now. Do you have a photo of the dial?
 
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Thanks. Underrated manufacturer, but I can assure you that the number of movements like the one above is tiny.

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Thanks. Underrated manufacturer, but I can assure you that the number of movements like the one above is tiny.

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Thank you for sharing.
 
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Not high standards but for comparison is this uni-compax
 
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Also not high standard but to add to the data, an EP 40-68 that has a beautiful feel:

 
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Cyma/Tavnnes!

Very good! Cyma 234: a very nice movement. I guess the typical ratchet srew (with the T shape) was a clue too obvious for you guys!