Movement bears both a triangle and an arrow. Movement and case s/n's fall right in the center of the first 5,000. Case interior is marked American Standard and bears the 1924 Pat. date. Dial shows a triangular notch in the edge above the 12 position, so it's a refinished dial, but appears to have been done a long time ago. Double hinged case with pin missing between bezel and back, but it snaps tight and stays together. Crystal is cracked, anybody have a spare glass to sell?
Band is a replacement by me and new old stock from American Strap Co. Inc. NYC. It dates really close to the watch and is ad appropriate pattern, style and buckle..
1927 Lone Eagle (first 5,000)
Running and keeping time.
You might want to see if the paint comes of the dial. Underneath will be a resiliant enamel dial that should remain. I was going to say non-conforming due to the dial and hand combination, but it is what it is, a 1927 Lone Eagle with correct numbers.
The band in a nice choice and close to the original styling.
Can you confirm that under the ''SE" in SEVENTEEN there is an arrow pointing down. This will be confirmation of an original 5000 movement.
Oh and I'm curious to see if the original 9 under the paint is an open or closed 9.
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Thanks, Stephen. Yes the arrow stamp is under the "SE" of "seventeen" and pointing down; it's right next to the dog that holds the mainspring gear. The triangle is under the word "SWISS" to the left.
I'm curious to know what's under the black as well, maybe some day....I actually like it as is - it is what it is.
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