Cyma 384.K

 
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Cyma 384.K

Description

The tonneau-shaped Cyma R.384K was an exceptionally well executed ladies' watch movement, which launched in the 1940ies and got an upgrade to the inhouse Cymaflex-II shock protection around 1960.

At first glance yet it impresses with its extensively decorated appearance.

Cyma 384.K: base place

base place

Of course, all fast revolving bushings of this movements are equipped with synthetic rubies, on the gear train bridge, they are even housed in pressed chatons.

Cyma 384.K: inside the gear train bridge

inside the gear train bridge

The movement side escape wheel bearing is not only equipped with a cap jewel, but also with a shock protection of the bearing ruby. A really interesting detail!

Cyma 384.K: gear train

gear train

The gear train is the classical one: The maximum large mainspring barrel directly drives the center minute wheel, followed by third wheel, fourth wheel and stell lever wheel. The latter one is located partially below the bearing of the fourth wheel.

This two-storey construction is typical for tonneau-shaped movement, which always have problems with the available space.

Cyma 384.K: side view of the gear train

side view of the gear train

The screw balance beats with 18000 A/h and regulates a classical swiss pallet lever movement. It is secured by a characteristically shaped Cymaflex-II shock protection. Typical for Cyma is the use of a balance bridge instead of a simple balance cock.

Cyma 384.K: Cyma 384K: dial side

Cyma 384K: dial side

On the dial side, there’s a shock protection for the cap jewel of the balance bearing.

Of course, the Cyma R.384K uses a yoke winding system. A nice detail is, that the winding pinion has got helical teeth. On the movement side, the crown wheel has got two additional intermediate changes, before the the ratchet wheel is used.

Technical data

Manufacturer:Cyma
Caliber:384K
Size:6 3/4 x 8'''
A/h:18000
Number of jewels:17
Escapement:Pallet lever
Balance types: Nickel screw balance
Shock protection(s): Cymaflex II
Balance bearing / direction hairspring:Counterclockwise
Moveable stud:no
Adjust mechanism:Long regulator arm
Construction:
  • lever
  • escape wheel, seconds wheel, third wheel, center minute wheel
  • mainspring barrel
Construction type:solid construction
Winding mechanism:yoke winding system
Setting lever spring:3 hole(s)
References: Flume: 1944 81
Inventory number:19023

Usage gallery

Cyma 384.K: Cyma ladies' watch

Cyma ladies' watch

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