Description
This pin-lever movement by Kienzle is interesting because of one detail: The pins are made of synthetic ruby and not made of metal, as in other pin-lever movements. You can see this in the photo above.
Technical data
Manufacturer: | Kienzle |
Caliber: | 48/7 |
Size: | 10 1/4''' |
A/h: | 18000 |
Number of jewels: | 7 |
Escapement: | Pin lever with ruby pins |
Balance types: |
Nickel anular balance |
Shock protection(s): |
Kienzle |
Balance bearing / direction hairspring: | Clockwise |
Moveable stud: | no |
Adjust mechanism: | Long regulator arm |
Construction: |
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Winding mechanism: | rocking bar winding system |
Features: |
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References: |
Flume: 1958 b.42 |