The date of the crescent moon marking seems to contradict the stamp of 7ap. Any information about this piece would be appreciated.
Welcome and thanks for sharing. Serial number on the outside of the case starting with an "8" is 1938. Engraving on the case would indicate a military serial number for the WWII period for someone with the initials "ASN". The crescent moon was used in both 1928 and 1938. If it was 1928, the movement would have a serial number stamped on it. I suspect the face was refinished or replaced at some point long ago.
This is one we very rarely see, with uncommon swivel lugs.
1938 Brewster
I will update the year of production for you.
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Thank you so much for the information. I own an antique shop and this watch was a treasure in an otherwise junkyard of a an auction box. I understand I can't ask about the value of items here, but would you be able to tell me if it would be worth having this watch fixed, cleaned, etc.? It winds but then nothing happens. I only wound it two to three times as I was afraid I would further damage the piece.
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