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Re: G/F end pieces..Now with photos of HLD
In Response To: Re: G/F end pieces.. ()

This is an attempt to make a list of how Gay Freres end piece codes fit Heuer watch cases. All comments are welcome!

Credit goes to David D who supplied most info. I put it together and found the photos.

Peter, Denmark
www.watchsite.dk

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Early style GF (double grains for linking links) was used on these cases:

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End piece code HL - 19mm - Autavia 2446, 3646

First execution screw-back case.

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End piece code HLA - 19mm - Camaro

All Camaros

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End piece code HLB - 20mm - Autavia 2446C, 7763, 7863

All snap-back cases (manuals)

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End piece code HEL - 18mm - Carrera 2447

Manual Carreras from the 60’s

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Later style GF (single grains for linking links) was used on these cases:

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End piece code HLC - 20mm - Carrera and Monza

Autos and manuals from the 70's with this type of case

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End piece code HLF - 20mm - Autavia and Skipper

Most 1163 and all 11630 type cases.

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End piece code HLD - 20mm - Autavia and Skipper

Some 1163 type cases that was drilled incorrectly for the spring bars, and as such the holes were too close to the top side of the case.

Does anybody have a photo showing this?

Photos added December 2009

Here are photos of HLD anf HLF endpieces. If somebody have photos showing the hole in the wrong position, please post.

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