Iaxa FHF 96-4, late 1960s

 A good workhorse from an obscure, prolific Belgian brand that was mostly active in late 1960s to mid 1970s, sold through stores in Belgium and the western part of France. No literature remains about the brand, no marketing material or newspaper info.

Jacques Meyer registered Chronomètre Iaxa in 1903 and was based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in December 1913 the brand was transferred to Les Fils de Jacques Meyer, in Brussels. The Iaxa brand was registered in Brussels in August 1944. Little more is known of this Belgian brand other than a Jean Meyer was "Director General" from 1965 to 2006. It is quite likely that Iaxa actually ceased trading towards the end of the 20th century. 

Movement just needed a service and a new setting lever spring and works incredibly well for the age.

Before servicing

 

Position	Rate	Amplitude	Beat Error
DU	-16	308	1.5
DD	-22	319	1.7
CR	-37	245	1.8
CD	-39	266	1.8
CU	-39	266	1.8
Delta	23
Mean	-30.6	280.8	1.72

And after 

 

Position	Rate	Amplitude	Beat Error
DU	5	324	0
DD	0	314	0.2
CR	0	254	0.5
CD	-1	256	0.4
CU	1	249	0.1
Delta	6
Mean	1	279.4	0.24