10 1/2”’ | Hand Wind | Pin Lever | Direct Sweeping Seconds |

Remarks:

• Pin lever with finger
• According to the original data sheet for the BFG 844, there are the following variants of the movement:
  • As 844 in the sizes 10 1/2”’ and 12”’
  • As 844 with direct sweeping seconds and without seconds
  • As 844/31 with date as a ring, with/without quick setting, each in 10 1/2”’ and 12”’
  • As 844/131 with date as a disk, only without quick setting, in 10 1/2”’ and 12”’
  • As 844 31/7 with day and date, only with quick adjustment, in 10 1/2”’ and 12”’
  • Each with 18,000 or 21,600 bph

 

• Listing ID: 4121
• Manufacturer / Brand: Baumgartner BFG
• Caliber: 844
• Size: 10 1/2'''
• Shape: Round
• Winding: Manual (Crown)
• Hand Setting: Crown
• Seconds Hand: Sweeping seconds (central seconds)
• Escapement: Pin Lever
• Date & Day: None
• Jewels: 2
• Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: Right
• Balance Position: Right (0 - 120°)
• Shock Protection: KIF Trior
• Beats per hour: 18,000 or 21,600 (see remarks)
• Balance Type: Nickel
• Power Reserve: Unknown
• Production Period: Unknown, probably around 1975
• Identification: Marked BFG 844 under the balance. Not listed in any movement identifier known to me.
• External Link: http://Marked%20BFG%20844%20under%20the%20balance.%20Not%20listed%20in%20any%20movement%20identifier%20known%20to%20me.
• Country: Switzerland
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