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A little more digging
Hi, while searching the web today I did run across what appears to be a twin to my watch, the Vintage Military Watch site has a selection of WWI chronographs, the one listed as a 1915 Benson with Longines 13.33 single pusher is almost exactly like mine. I tried to contact the owner... no response yet but I think he is mistaken about the movement , he says (LIKE) a Longines 13.33 but the movements have many differences. If you look close at the movement you can see that there is a faint trace of a mark, I asked if he would reveal what it says. Thanks Bill and Graham for the generous offer of help, I think I'll try NAWCC tomorrow. Jim
Montbrillant Identification help
Hi, would I be breaking any Forum rules if I were to appeal to the Omega group for help in identifying a vintage Montbrillant? I have noticed that the Omegas owners are well versed in vintage Omegas and I would assume that they probably collect other bran...
Jim, i saw your original post, but have been very busy
there is a connection to Montbrilliant and Breitling similar i think to the connection between Heuer and Leonidas. i read the details a long long time ago. it may be in my Breitling book, but i've not yet had time to look. i believe either Montbrilliant c...
Thanks Graham!
I really should try to gather more reference books but I originally thought I would limit my collection to one brand, hopeless expectations. I've been handling many nice watches lately and its hard to part with some but that is what finances my collection...
Agree...
Hi If I remember correctly Montbrilliant was the precursor to Breitling. Once I get back home I will check to see if I have more info. Good Hunting Bill Sohne
A little more digging
Hi, while searching the web today I did run across what appears to be a twin to my watch, the Vintage Military Watch site has a selection of WWI chronographs, the one listed as a 1915 Benson with Longines 13.33 single pusher is almost exactly like mine. I...