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Calibre 1001

 

Thanks Patrick smile  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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