Valjoux Movement Maybe, But What is It?

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High Hope

·Apr 26, 2020

Vintage watches aren't my forte, but I am curious about this movement. I believe it is is a Valjoux column wheel 2-pusher chronograph, I believe. Can anyone shed more light on this? What vintage, watches it may have appeared in, etc?

Any suggestions appreciated!

 

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Dan S

·Apr 26, 2020

Usually it is helpful to provide as much information as possible, including the dial side of the watch, the number and location of sub-dials, features/complications, branding, etc.

 

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queriver

·Apr 26, 2020

It looks similar to, but not the same as, a Valjoux 22 I have, but I'm no movement expert.
Have you checked Ranfft? http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&2uswk
Valjoux's start on page 209

Edited: Apr 26, 2020

 

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High Hope

·Apr 26, 2020

This is all I have:

 

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High Hope

·Apr 26, 2020

queriver

It looks similar to, but not the same as, a Valjoux 22 I have, but I'm no movement expert.
Have you checked Ranfft? http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&2uswk

Thanks they do look similar. This one isn't finished to a very high degree.

 

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Dan S

·Apr 26, 2020

queriver

It looks similar to, but not the same as, a Valjoux 22 I have, but I'm no movement expert.
Have you checked Ranfft? http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&2uswk

It's not a V22. The V22 balance cock is very distinctive in shape with completely straight sides. In fact, I'm doubtful that it's a Valjoux at all, since they typically have odd number of pillars in the column wheel.

Just to mention, I am tentatively going to put this in the 1940s.

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High Hope

·Apr 26, 2020

Hmmm...its being advertised as a Valjoux. What else might it be, any ideas?

 

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Dan S

·Apr 26, 2020

It could be an older more obscure Valjoux movement, but it would take some research for me to figure it out. If you really need to know, I suggest posting in the WUS vintage forum. It would also help if you knew the diameter of the movement.

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DirtyDozen12

·Apr 26, 2020

Not a Valjoux. Looks to be a Landeron Hahn. Maybe from the late 1930's. Valjoux 22GH from this period also has an even number of pillars (6). Here is a similar movement: https://www.lacasadellorologio.it/e...nte-originale-a-2-toni-calibro-landeron-hahn/

 

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High Hope

·Apr 26, 2020

Brilliant detective work, thanks to all for help. Is this a good movement?

 

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DirtyDozen12

·Apr 26, 2020

Certainly not a bad movement.

 

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Dan S

·Apr 26, 2020

DirtyDozen12

Not a Valjoux. Looks to be a Landeron Hahn. Maybe from the late 1930's. Valjoux 22GH from this period also has an even number of pillars (6). Here is a similar movement: https://www.lacasadellorologio.it/e...nte-originale-a-2-toni-calibro-landeron-hahn/

Well done. I actually googled Landeron-Hahn movements but didn't find that one. 👍

The Valjoux 22GH is a monopusher IIRC.