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Hi, Tick-Talk...
Apr 24, 2012,05:54 AM
The 803 was funded by AP & VC and both brands debuted "The thinnest movement" in the year it was released (1953?). Both brands are using it today, although I believe AP owns the rights to it (part of the purchase agreement of Richemont buying AP's shares in JLC back in 2000/2001).
The 920 was, likewise, funded by AP & VC. PP may have contributed (this I don't know) to the development, but all 3 have used it and JLC has not. For a more detailed review of the 920, TZ has a link under Resources and Tools, and then under "Horologium" - a series of articles put out a little over a decade ago by Walt Odets - called, "The Most Exclusive Automatic."
Beyond that, "Time In Gold" reports at the time of printing (1988), JLC was still supplying 25% of PP's movements.
I have a reliable source that tells me that JLC STILL supplies 2 movements to PP, but can no longer admit it due to contractual agreements.
In conclusion, JLC hasn't used either movement, per se, but I'm sure has used derivatives (compare the 803 and 849, architecturally).
Hope this helps.
-Dean