Venus 60 old / 60-I

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8 3/4”’ | Hand Wind | Swiss Lever | Small Seconds |

Remarks:

In the Flume K1 catalog, a distinction is made between Venus 60 old and new. In the K2 there are the variants 60-I, 60-II and 60-III. The “60 old” corresponds to the 60-I and the “60 new” to the 60-II. Both differ only in the shape of the setting lever spring. Later, the 60-III was added, in which the shape of the cap jewel plate on the dial side was changed compared to the 60-II (round instead of oval). The “Official Catalogue of genuine Swiss Watch repair parts” from 1949 shows both differences (see extra picture)
The Alpina 641 is a Venus 60 old / 60-I with different bridge forms

Listing ID: 4940
Manufacturer / Brand: Venus
Caliber: 60 old / 60-I
Size in French Lignes: 8 3/4'''
Size range mm largest diameter: 0 - 22 mm
Shape: Round
Winding: Manual (Crown)
Hands Setting: Crown
Seconds Hand: Small seconds
Escapement: Lever (Swiss, English, Glashütte)
Date, Day, Month...: None
Jewels: 15
Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: Left
Balance Position: Bottom (120 - 240°)
Shock Protection: None
Beats per hour: 18,000
Balance Type: Screw balance
Power Reserve: Unknown
Production Period: Unknown, probably around 1928
Identification: Listed in the Ebauches SA catalog from 1928 and in the Classification Horlogère from 1936.
External Link: https://uhrforum.de/threads/identifizierte-uhrwerke-die-weder-bei-ranfft-lorenz-noch-im-watch-wiki-zu-finden-sind.86322/page-3#post-1337502
Country: Switzerland