This is an Elgin grade 875, Lady Elgin model, 17 jewels. It's actually a Swiss import from the company last years.
Movements like this are the result of "size wars" in the industry, and in style; efforts to create ever smaller movements. It really did get quit out of hand as these things are a bit impractical. They are fragile, accuracy is a problem and they require frequent service.
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