Interesting Flea Market Find Today: Henry Moser Pilot - your thoughts?

Posts
4,327
Likes
10,226
So the bi-annual Round Top Texas Flea Market just started. I picked up this Moser & Cie pilot. A quick search on the web turned up nothing. I thought, ok, someone added the name to the dial but then found the case back and movement also signed. Cool looking is why I bought it. I had suspicions of authenticity so I didn't pay much for it. The case is a little over 36mm. No question that the age is there. I cleaned up the case, crystal and added a crown. Looked very crappy when I bought it. I would appreciate any information / feedback from the collective 😀

 
Posts
17,902
Likes
37,443
The import code on the balance looks like EOP which was Paul V. Eisner & Co - Adina, Alpina, Harvel, Rennsie.
Hy Moser & Co was DXZ, but there could have been other importers at the time besides whoever represented Moser.
 
Posts
17,902
Likes
37,443
PS: Looks to be a caliber 188 by Unitas.
Pic from eBay also with EOP import code.

 
Posts
4,327
Likes
10,226
The case had 50 years of crud built up on it. The crown was worn the hell out. I'm trying to grasp if someone would go through the trouble and not clean everything up like every "Ulysse Nardin" that I come across. Whatever, cool watch, cheap price and it runs. Radium reading is off the chart. Who knows. Below is a pic of my day:

 
Posts
18,193
Likes
27,498
Score!....

I mean its junk I will pay for shipping and and dispose of it....

Considering their modern trajectory, these older pieces are almost impossible to ignore as great buys when found.