Stowa INT AS Cal. 1980 - 17 Jewel Swiss Watch Movement - With Dial, Hands, Crown & Stem - Vintage
đź“Ś Description
Vintage Stowa INT watch movement powered by the AS (A. Schild) Caliber 1980 , featuring 17 jewels . This is a complete assembly including the dial, hands, crown, and stem — ready to be cased by a watchmaker or used for parts.
The movement is not branded on the dial. When wound, it showed signs of running , and the balance moves freely . Due to age, it is offered strictly as a parts or project movement .
*Functionality is described only as observed. Full accuracy or long‑term performance is not guaranteed.*
đź“Ź Specifications
- Brand: Stowa INT (dial)
- Movement Manufacturer: INT (International Durowe)
- Caliber: AS 1980
- Jewels: 17
- Type: Manual wind
- Includes: Dial, hands, crown, and stem
- Balance: Moves freely
The "INT" marking refers to the dial branding or importer designation, not the movement manufacturer. Movements in INT‑signed watches were commonly produced by AS (A. Schild) , and this movement is consistent with the AS 1980 family. (Reference only — buyer should verify.)
*Only specifications confirmed directly from the movement are listed. Any unverified technical details are intentionally omitted.*
🧠Condition
- Vintage movement
- Winds and showed signs of running
- Balance moves freely
- Dial, hands, crown, and stem included
- Stored in watchmaker inventory for many years
- Offered as a project or parts movement
A full service is recommended due to age and unknown service history.
🔍 Compatibility & Use — For Reference Only
The AS 1980 belongs to the A. Schild 1900‑series of hand‑wind movements, which were widely used in many Swiss watches from the mid‑century era. These calibers appeared in numerous private‑label and department‑store Swiss watches.
Similar AS movements have been seen in:
- Stowa
- Helbros
- Gruen (Swiss mechanical lines)
- Benrus (select Swiss models)
- Wittnauer (private‑label imports)
- Armitron (Swiss mechanical era)
- Unbranded and jewelry‑store Swiss watches
*Brand list is based on known usage of AS movement families. Compatibility is not guaranteed — always verify diameter, dial feet, stem height, and date alignment.*
📦 Notes
These vintage movements are tested only for basic function and are sold primarily for their parts value . Everything included is shown in the photos.
