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1918
Calibre 1001
Thanks Patrick 
The 1001 is a very elegant movement with classic finger bridges, introduced in 1951. Based on the JLC 818 ebauche, it measures 9 lignes across with a height of 2.94mm. 18,000 vph and 17 or 18 jewels depending on variant. The one pictured here, bearing the Geneva Seal, has both Gyromax balance and Kif-flector shock protection, perhaps the ultimate evolution. The Calibre 1002 was a development of this movement with centre seconds.
As far as the case size, this image from the web might give an idea. Small by today's standards, of course.
FWIW I know that style of hands as "bâton". Cathedral style was named for a resemblance to church stained glass windows, with open segments often filled with enamel or luminous material.
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Great post Dean +++++
I love the minimalist design of the ref 6589 produced in 1961. Do you have more details (size, 1001 movement) I also like the "cathedrale" hands ;-) All the Best, Patrick ...
Calibre 1001
Thanks Patrick The 1001 is a very elegant movement with classic finger bridges, introduced in 1951. Based on the JLC 818 ebauche, it measures 9 lignes across with a height of 2.94mm. 18,000 vph and 17 or 18 jewels depending on variant. The one pictured he...
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Any chance you can post that beauty on the Front Page where these are posted-please?
This is a thread on tonneau shapes
there is no logical connection here, nor with Front Page as far as I can see. You have such a deep interest in this one piece, perhaps contact Alex directly?
Thank you for sharing.
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