Monté – Obscure Swiss Vintage Watch

Hello! I have recently bought on Catawiki, a swiss Monté vintage watch. It was estimated at ~450$ by Catawiki and it cost me 90$ + the shipping costs and Catawiki’s fees. The description says that it dates from the 60’s and that it’s powered by a A.Schild AS-1700 mechanism first produced in the 60’s.
So my question is if anyone has ever heard about this watchmaker Monté. There is absolutely nothing on google about it. I only found 2 other models on sale. Most results are about other…

Monté – Obscure Swiss Vintage Watch

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Zeon ES95

I bought this hand winding 17 jewel watch from 1970 yesterday. I honestly love it, but I’m wondering if anyone has any more info on it.

Is it a cheapo, or an entry level watch. It feels like the perfect dress watch to me. It has kept time to the minute for it’s whole wind cycle so far.

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Help Requested with Pocket Watch Identification | No Case Markings | Worn Logo | Photos Included

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are all doing well!

I recently came across this pocket watch, which was on it’s way to being thrown in the rubbish, and I had save it. Though I know it is a lower-end piece, I only paid $5 for it and would love to learn more about its origin. This is actually my very first watch, as I have primarily collected clocks in the past and am now venturing into watches.

The watch case has no markings apart from “METAL” and the numbers “711” stamped into it, leading me…

Help Requested with Pocket Watch Identification | No Case Markings | Worn Logo | Photos Included

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