Revue calibre 57 movement review

Revue started production of the calibre 57 in 1937 as a replacement to their calibre 56. The 57 was similar in design to the slightly larger calibre 59 and shares some setting/winding mecanism parts. The basic movement was not shock protected, but most variants had Inca shock as standard. There was a basic austerity version sold to other brand names that has less decoration. 

Revue calibre: 57

  • Made approximately: 1937-1950
  • Made in Switzerland
  • Power reserve 36h
  • 15 Jewels 
  • 18000 B/A
  • DM 24.8mm 
  • H 4mm

Surface finish on the Revue and Vertex branded watches have nickel silver plating. Gear train bridge has a fine cote de geneve decoration and beveled edges. Screws are polished and have a good finish. Crown and ratchet wheel goes from basic to superb finishing. 

Surface finish on top side of the plate and bridges: 7 Points

Surface finish on screws: 9 Points

Surface finish on crown and ratchet wheel: 6-8

Movement Jeweling: 6 points 

Movement design innovation (for ca 1937):  6 points

The Revue base plate on the calibre 57 is rather basic with no decoration, but overall well executed and a good finish. Winding/setting mechanism is well made. Gear train has a good finish. 

Base plate finish: 6 Points

Setting and winding mechanism: 8 Points

Gear-train finish: 8 Points

Movement durability: 8 Points

Nice steel protection plate for the crown wheel improving durability. 

 

The very first models are not shock protected, but most later models are fitted with inca shock. 

Shock protection: 3*

Calibre 59 utilises a flat hairspring and fairly accurate when in good condition.

Accuracy: 7 points 

Power reserve of 36 hours is acceptable.

Power reserve: 6 Points

Revue calibre 57 points summary: 

Surface finish on bridges and top side of base plate: 6-7

Surface finish top screws: 8

Surface finish on ratchet and ratchet wheel: 6-9 

Movement Jeweling: 6

Movement innovative design for ca 1937: 6 

Total bonus points: 3

Base plate finish: 6

Setting and winding mechanism: 8 

Gear-train finish: 8

Movement durability: 8

Accuracy: 7

Power reserve: 6

Grand total: 75-82*