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Canuck
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Gallet acquired the Electa Watch Co. circa 1865. I located this image with a Google search. It shares some earmarks with your Gallet watch. Your case is Swiss made, and the .835 stamping in the case back was not a silver standard that was recognized in Switzerland. The Swiss used it only on cases made for the English market. They discontinued using it late in the 19th century, changing to .925 (sterling). That might help date your watch. I have uploaded a picture of an Electa watch movement, and a link to a site that discusses Swiss silver marks.

https://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/swisshallmarks.php

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TexOmega
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0.935 (like on my case back) was used to indicate it was Swiss Made Sterling Silver for domestic consumption(not for export)


or by looking at the oxidation it is sterling
 
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0.935 (like on my case back) was used to indicate it was Swiss Made Sterling Silver for domestic consumption(not for export)


or by looking at the oxidation it is sterling

The topic of .935 silver is discussed at length on the website to which I provided the link. I have re-read it several times, and didn’t come away with the notion that the .935 quality of silver alloy was only for domestic use in Switzerland. It discusses in length about exporting .935 silver watch cases to England, however.
 
TexOmega
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paraphrasing....."After 1908, British law required that imported silver (0.925 with no tolerance) watch cases had to be assayed and hallmarked in a British Assay Office......"

Mine does not have any British Assay Hallmark. Only Swiss Hallmarks(0.935 and single bear)

And my movement has no USA import stamp.

So, I concluded it was (most likely) for the Swiss Market......and since I did not state "only" for the domestic market(Swiss) I left open the possibility it could be exported to other countries with less stringent importation laws, say, maybe Albania😁::rimshot::

I could be jumping to conclusions.

Bring on the kitty Kats.........
 
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Aside from all that, was the image of the Electa (Gallet) that I posted, of any value to you?
 
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Aside from all that, was the image of the Electa (Gallet) that I posted, of any value to you?



Yes, thank you for pointing me towards Gallet/Electa.

I googled and found this from WUSeek........which I had completely forgotten I posted questions asking for information back when I bought it. Must have been before or right when OF started and I was just getting into wristwatches after 20+ years into pocket watches.

Appears the movement is above average like the children in Lake Wobegon........😁

a response from the thread:


HOROLOGIST007
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#12 · Sep 19, 2014
Response from Gallet
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"An extra fine 17 Jewel Gallet-Electa factory movement, almost a chronometer with its 4 adjustments. The movement can be adjusted better so that the regulator is not pushed all the way to the slow side. The nick at the 9 would be less obvious if the dial was cleaned and the numbers were filled with antique colored luminous. Also, an original rose gold onion style crown would be better that the modern version now installed. These issued would have been addressed if the watch was serviced by Gallet."
UNquote.

I too noticed a poor replacement crown, but that is up to you.......



and then he wrote about another Gallet watch........



then he signed off with this piece of info:

PS: My dating was correct.
Adam


he said 1910-1920, probably 1917

and this:


OK.
My current task at the NAWCC museum is to re-search and re-write the description database for all the wristwatches. There are about 1260Pcs. I have completed 29 pcs, its taking sometimes 4 hours to research a timepiece. I will be blogging more.
Let me share this completed one with you.


His name was/is Adam Harris

And he seemed to have access to Gallet people through his help at NAWCC.

So, both you @Canuck (now) and Mr. Harris (then) are and were a great help to me.

Still looking for a proper crown
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SOG53
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Hamilton Model 23 Deck watch, WWII, unusual silver caseback and bezel
 
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I hope you saw the broken dial if you got it.
I didn’t bid, but I didn’t see the broken dial either. Mistake on my part and I won’t forward any other links. Apologies.
 
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I didn’t bid, but I didn’t see the broken dial either. Mistake on my part and I won’t forward any other links. Apologies.


No reason to stop if you see something interesting......we ALL are here to see and discuss pocket watches.👍
 
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TexOmega TexOmega
No reason to stop if you see something interesting......we ALL are here to see and discuss pocket watches.👍
Just don’t want to wear out my welcome. I like it around here 👍
 
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Hamilton Model 23 Deck watch, WWII, unusual silver caseback and bezel


relatively uncommon case........but silver cased watches(wrist and Pocket)could be requested......IF YOU HAD RANK and knew somebody.
 
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Just don’t want to wear out my welcome. I like it around here 👍



we'll ask you to leave if you start boozing and then posting Invicta's and Shinola's 😁




The first thing I do when looking at pictures of a watch is say, "where are the flaws on the dial?" and then just pour over that dial with a critical eye. Then I look at the hands...."are there three hands?" and if so, "are they correct for this watch?" If you cannot answer that question OUTRIGHT, google till you figure it out.
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My lever set just broke on my 992 Hamilton. 🙁
Just snapped with no pressure. I can still get a fingernail under it to lift it setting the time.

Anyone know if there is a replacement part available? Will I need to scavenge another movement, and if so, are there other movements besides the 992 that will fit?

I confess to not doing my own internet research first. That's next.

Thanks in advance.

Dave
 
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My lever set just broke on my 992 Hamilton. 🙁
Just snapped with no pressure. I can still get a fingernail under it to lift it setting the time.

Anyone know if there is a replacement part available? Will I need to scavenge another movement, and if so, are there other movements besides the 992 that will fit?

I confess to not doing my own internet research first. That's next.

Thanks in advance.

Dave

Pictured is a setting lever out of a Hamilton grade 975 (hunter), lever set. Basically the same movement as a 992 with minor differences. Compare your broken lever and let me know if you can use this one.

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Canuck Canuck
Pictured is a setting lever out of a Hamilton grade 975 (hunter), lever set. Basically the same movement as a 992 with minor differences. Compare your broken lever and let me know if you can use this one.

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Thanks. Yours looks similar. Maybe I am remembering it wrong. I thought it was fatter. Am I wrong and it's actually correct? Could be my bad eyesight in combination with my bad memory.

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I noticed it after hanging it on the wall, which is something I have wanted to do for awhile. Maybe I assumed it was busted.

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Thanks. Yours looks similar. Maybe I am remembering it wrong. I thought it was fatter. Am I wrong and it's actually correct? Could be my bad eyesight in combination with my bad memory.

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I noticed it after hanging it on the wall, which is something I have wanted to do for awhile. Maybe I assumed it was busted.

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We’d pretty well need to see your setting lever with the dial off.
 
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I won this one at a Detroit auction just now. Looks to be 42 or 43 mm. I like that size and it’s a nice looking watch. $325 plus auction fees etc… should be right around $600 CDN. I may try to pick it up tomorrow if weather permits.
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