Is this EK 1 a Floch?

[Jimmy]

I'm just not sure.

[Jimmy]

Forgot picture

I think it is a Floch.

[Jimmy]

Reverse

Here is the reverse.

[PODO01]

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Hello,

Looks Like A Good Unmarked "100" Or L55 Is There Any Markings Under The Pin?

Tom

[Tim K.]

I agree with Tom...it's a Wachtler & Lange.

Tim

[Stu W]

Imho

Hi Guys,

Well, I will take a contrary view. I think it's a Floch. Although W&L have low set dates I think this one is too low. Barely two bead widths above the frame edge. That to me is a red flag.

Now I will sit back and await my lesson for the day.

Regards,
Stu

Jimmy...don't be overly concerned about my opinion. For me it's still about learning.

[Darrell]

Textbook W&L

[Peter Wiking]

That is not a "Floch" fake. The cross is as stated a 100 W&L. W&L tends to have the dates placed a bit low.

Peter

[Stu W]

Thanks

Hi Guys,

It looks like a win-win situation. Jimmy gets a good cross and I get a good lesson. Thanks.

Regards to all,
Stu

[Paratrooper]

That is not a "Floch" fake. The cross is as stated a 100 W&L. W&L tends to have the dates placed a bit low.

Peter

Hi!

I agree with Peter. It's a 100% original an textbook EK 1st Class of W&L

The crosses of Waechter&Lange have this low date on all their pieces. It's one of the common characteristics of this manufacturer.

One more point for being sure it's a W&L is the die flaw at the beading on the 12 o'clock arm next to the center on the right side.

Regards
Andreas