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Originally Posted by Jeff Mayhew
This looks like a Smiths Co. (UK) watch. Many thematic variations on the dial were offered (superheroes, etc.).
The novel variation is that the little woodcock disk is attached to the escapement (partly visibly through the kidney-shaped hole in upper left). The escapement works in concert with the balance wheel (at top, behind the lever to change the speed) to regulate the movement.
Very cool!
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I guess you know a little about watches. Anyway.. What is your estimate year of production?