As 1780 incomplete movement

AS

Founded in 1920, A. Schild (AS) was a prolific Swiss movement manufacturer, becoming one of the largest suppliers of ebauches (unassembled watch movements) to the industry. AS movements were known for their robustness, reliability, and widespread use across countless watch brands. Famous movements include the AS 1130, a workhorse manual-wind calibre, and the AS 1700/01, an early automatic movement. While not a watch brand itself, AS's contributions were fundamental to the growth and success of many watchmakers, solidifying its place in horological history as a backbone of Swiss watch production.

Incomplete Movement

An incomplete movement is a watch mechanism that is missing one or more components but may still be useful for repair, restoration, or donor parts. These movements can provide valuable original screws, wheels, bridges, plates, springs, and other hard-to-find components. Incomplete movements are often used by watchmakers when servicing vintage watches or rebuilding damaged calibres.