Solunar — Manual-Wind (1950s) — Second Execution
Description
Second execution Solunar has capped pusher for tide dial; uses modified A. Schild 1188 movement
Date Introduced
1953
Movement
A Schild 1188
Case Measurements
| Across Dial | 36.0mm |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 12.5mm |
| Between Lugs | 18mm |
Sample 1
Serial 905275
Sample 3
Sample 4
Sample 5
Comparison of Models
Note that case on the left (Abercrombie & Fitch) is stainless steel; case on the right (Heuer) is chrome-plated.
Watch Details
Second execution Solunar has capped pusher for tide dial; uses modified A. Schild 1188 movement
Notes
Sold as either Heuer or Abercrombie & Fitch watch. All Abercrombie & Fitch branded watches have stainless steel case. Heuer branded watches may have either stainless steel or chrome-plated case. All case-backs are stainless steel.
Model
Solunar
Hands
Gold edges with full luminous inserts
Indication
tide dial
Date / Calendar / Moon
No
Case Material
Stainless Steel
Case Back
SS / Screwback Slotted
Case Measurements - Across Dial / Thickness / Between Lugs
36.0 / 12.5 / 18
Crystal
Plastic
Power
Manual
Movement
A Schild 1188
Date Introduced
1953
Serial Number Location
between lugs
Serial Number Ranges
905xxx; 917xxx