I've been sorting through a box of a couple hundred movements and came across this masterpiece, the first I've seen with my own eyes… a Feiko. Behind the fabulous dial, which could have used a bit more glue for the 8 index, is a mechanical movement somehow less sophisticated than a pin lever.
Yes, boys and girls, the red pointy thing visible through one of the holes is the plastic escape wheel, with a pinless plastic lever. Such luxury!
I need to make this thing run.
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Check out this example of horological excellence – a Feiko!

I got a big box of movements from Ukraine today. These should keep me entertained for a while.