Trying to educate myself regarding gold stamps on Universals and Omegas. Thought I could ask this forum for some thoughts and advice. Omega Constellations are very well covered with articles and examples, but the Universals are quite a bit harder to find any details about. I think the main question here is: While the Helvetica looks well defined, shouldn't there be an assay mark? Also, on a side note: This movement (in a Polerouter Genève) - does the fittings look conspicuous to anyone? I have looked at quite a few Polerouter movements (albeit not many in 18k gold) and I have never seen that sort of fitting (the rings between the movement and the case). (The outer gold stamp - where would it be on a UG?)
I'm really not sure what you mean. I've never looked for anything more than the lady or the squirrel. What additional marking is to be expected - teach me! It is Helvetia, by the way, not Helvetica - that's a font.
Haha, you're right. My fingers sometimes writes someone else then what I want to out of pure rebeliuousness From what I understand, the stamp should have a small letter. http://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/swisshallmarks.php "The small "x" in each mark is replaced by the identifier of the assay office where the item was tested and marked; "G" for Geneva, "N" for Neuchâtel, "C" for La Chaux-de-Fonds, etc." But I often find it difficult to see these marks, even on case backs that aren't perléed.