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I think you are correct.
In Response To: Sorry, but it's no 5408 ATT ()

: Look how the chrono register is placed. They are placed much closer
: to the center on the small 10,5 linge Valjoux 69 chronographs.

: Anyway the Abercrombie is a very nice watch and looks like a very
: close relative of the Heuers of the same period. I think it has
: a Landeron 13 movement like many of the early Heuers.

Jarl,

You are correct on both points. It is a Landeron and the pinions for the seconds bit and minute register are placed differently than the 5408. Thanks for pointing this out. Looks like they are cousins but not brothers.

JohnCote

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