Chaika 1601A

 
Chaika 1601A |

Chaika 1601A

Description

The Chaika 1601A is a tiny movement, which could not only be found in russian ladies’ watches, but also in german “Meister-Anker” watches, which were sold by “Quelle”.

It has got a shock protected nickel balance, and is decorated with strong stripes.

Technical data

Manufacturer:Chaika
Caliber:1601A
Size:7'''
Height:3,60mm
A/h:21600
Number of jewels:17
Escapement:Pallet lever
Balance types:Glucydur anular balance
Shock protection(s):?
Balance bearing / direction hairspring:Clockwise
Moveable stud:yes
Adjust mechanism:Hairspring key
Construction:
  • lever
  • escape wheel, seconds wheel, third wheel
  • center minute wheel, mainspring barrel
References:Flume: K3 8
Mentioning in literature (years):1983
Hint: The jewel count, the types of balances used, and the shock protections employed refer only to the specimens held in the archive and are therefore not relevant for the precise identification of the movement.

Usage gallery

Chaika 1601A: Chaika ladies' watch

Chaika ladies' watch

Chaika 1601A: Meister Anker ladies' watch

Meister Anker ladies' watch

Chaika 1601A: Sekonda ladies' watch

Sekonda ladies' watch