{"product_id":"antique-fhf-swiss-watch-movement-27-1mm-working","title":"Antique FHF Swiss Watch Movement - 27.1mm - Working","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eAn antique Swiss watch movement by FHF (Fabrique d’Horlogerie de Fontainemelon), currently running and retaining its original dial, hands, and crown. The exact calibre is unknown, although the movement is stamped “FHF” beneath the dial. This is an early Swiss movement with an attractive aged silvered dial and blued steel hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eThe movement winds, sets, and runs, although a service is recommended due to age. An ideal restoration project, donor movement, or collector’s piece for those interested in early Swiss wristwatch and pocket watch movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eMaker History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eFHF (Fabrique d’Horlogerie de Fontainemelon) was one of Switzerland’s major ebauche manufacturers, founded in 1793. The company produced large quantities of reliable watch movements used by numerous Swiss watchmakers throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e• Maker: FHF (Fabrique d’Horlogerie de Fontainemelon)\u003cbr data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e• Origin: Swiss\u003cbr data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e• Date \/ Period: Early 20th Century\u003cbr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e• Movement Type: Mechanical, stem wound\u003cbr data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e• Dial: Silvered dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds\u003cbr data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e• Hands: Blued steel hands\u003cbr data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e• Jewelled movement\u003cbr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Stamped “FHF” under dial\u003cbr data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e• Exact calibre unknown\u003cbr data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e• Original crown present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e• Movement Diameter: 27.1mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e• Winds, sets, and runs\u003cbr data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e• Service recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e• Missing subsidiary seconds hand\u003cbr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e• General age-related wear and tarnishing throughout\u003cbr data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003e• Dial heavily aged with patina and wear\u003cbr data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e• Movement appears complete overall\u003cbr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e• Exact calibre unidentified\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eA genuine early Swiss FHF watch movement with attractive aged character and a running movement. Ideal for restoration, parts, or collection, particularly for those interested in early Swiss horology.\u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2614\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eImportant Notes About Antique \u0026amp; Vintage Watches \u0026amp; Movements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eThis item is an antique\/vintage movement and is being sold as a collectible item rather than a modern timekeeper. While it may currently run or partially function, no guarantee is given regarding accuracy, reliability, or longevity. The service history is unknown, and a service or repair should always be expected before regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FHF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53139491389707,"sku":"1759\/19","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/6947A572-E7A7-4098-AE9A-B7766009C9F9_1_105_c.jpg?v=1779979266","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/products\/antique-fhf-swiss-watch-movement-27-1mm-working","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}