11 1/2”’ | Hand Wind | Pin Lever | Direct Sweeping Seconds |

Remarks:

• Movement family:
  • Parrenin 740: no seconds
  • Parrenin 740D: direct sweeping seconds
• The movement was probably manufactured in Hong Kong ( on the ratchet wheel it says: REMEX LTD. HONG KONG)
• Some components made of plastic, e.g. the minute wheel

• Listing ID: 4182
• Manufacturer / Brand: Parrenin
• Caliber: 740D
• Size in French Lignes: 11 1/2'''
• Size range mm largest diameter: 22 - 31 mm
• Shape: Round
• Winding: Manual (Crown)
• Hands Setting: Crown
• Seconds Hand: Sweeping seconds (central seconds)
• Escapement: Pin Lever
• Date, Day, Month...: None
• Jewels: 1
• Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: Right
• Balance Position: Left (240 - 360°)
• Shock Protection: Novodiac
• Beats per hour: 18,000
• Balance Type: Nickel
• Power Reserve: Unknown
• Production Period: Unknown, probably around 1975
• Identification: Marked "HP 740" under the balance on the plate (see remarks!).
• External Link: https://uhrforum.de/threads/identifizierte-uhrwerke-die-weder-bei-ranfft-lorenz-noch-im-watch-wiki-zu-finden-sind.86322/page-14#post-2628972
• Country: France
• Contributor ©: Uhrforum.de member Badener (Andreas Kelz)