This particular watch got my interest when i saw it on the net. The on-line shop was selling it for $100, NOS in a box and running on a circa 1960s movement, FontaineMelon FHF 96 . I said to myself, this might be worth collecting. The shop still has 4 units of this watch, with different dials. I chose this one amongst the rest. Good thing about my contact is that she would ask if i want to change the declared value of the item, and they never write watch in the declaration, they just indicate timing measurement tool or horological instrument. I have ordered 2 watches from them already, and they were delivered to my house directly.
Some info about the FHF 96:
Manufacturer FHF
Caliber 96 (ST)
Number of jewels 17
Escapement Anchor with pallets
Balance Nickel
Shock protection(s) Incabloc
Balance cock direction clockwise
Hairspring stud moveable
Regulator type Fonto
Movement construction Fork
Escapement wheel, Fourth wheel, Third wheel
Center wheel
Mainspring barrel
Features SCD
Functions Hour, minute, second
Beats per hour 18000
Size 111/2'''
This watch has the smallest Case size in my garage, measuring at 34 mm. only.
This will definitely undergo a strap makeover, but will try to find the best 18 mm that's available.
Thanks for viewing.