Saval AS Cal. 1977‑2 - 17 Jewel Swiss Watch Movement - With Dial, Hand, Crown & Stem - Vintage
đź“Ś Description
Vintage Saval / AS Caliber 1977‑2 mechanical watch movement with 17 jewels . Includes the dial, one hand, crown, and stem — ready to be cased or used for parts and repair projects.
The movement is not branded on the dial. When wound, the movement showed signs of running , and the balance moves freely . Due to age, it is still offered 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: Saval (dial)
- Movement Manufacturer: AS (A. Schild)
- Caliber: AS 1977‑2
- Jewels: 17
- Type: Manual wind
- Includes: Dial, one hand, crown, and stem
- Balance: Moves freely
*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, one hand, 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 1977‑2 belongs to the A. Schild 1977 family 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:
- Saval
- 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.*
