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 Dial36.0mm
Thickness12.5mm
Between Lugs18mm

Serial 905275

Sample 3

Sample 4

Sample 7

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