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HomeGlossaryCasemaker's mark

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Casemaker's mark

Initials of the case maker or sponsor.

Explanation

Registered with the assay office.

Diagram

Schematic: case construction. An outline schematic drawn to show the arrangement of the parts discussed here. It is not a dimensioned working drawing and does not depict a particular maker's calibre.

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Educational resource. Nothing here is a valuation, an authentication or a guarantee of attribution. Consult a qualified watchmaker before servicing any antique movement.