The Fontainemelon 703 watch movement features a ratchet on the dial side and a crown mechanism with a rocker bar. It is a manual wind movement that includes a sweep second function and a date function that can be set by changing the time from 22:15 to 24:00 hours. The movement is equipped with KIF Shock Protection for enhanced durability. Additionally, it includes a calendar feature and was primarily used during the approximate period of 1965.