Rolex Calibre 3235 is a new-generation self-winding movement entirely developed and manufactured in-house. With 14 patents, this exceptional in-house movement offers fundamental gains in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability.
Introduced in 2016 as the replacement of Cal.3135, this movement incorporates the new Chronergy escapement patented by Rolex, which combines high energy efficiency with great dependability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, it is also insensitive to magnetic interference.
Rolex Calibre 3235/ Image Copyright @ Rolex
The movement is fitted with an optimized blue Parachrom hairspring, manufactured by Rolex in an exclusive paramagnetic alloy that makes it up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks.
The blue Parachrom hairspring is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring the calibres’ regularity in any position. The oscillator is fitted on the Rolex designed and -patented high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers, increasing the movements’ shock resistance.
Equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor, the movement provides an impressive power reserve of approximately 70 hours.
Roelx Watches Equipped with Calibre 3235
Submariner Date 41mm: References 126610LV, 126610LN, 126619LB, 126613LB, 126613LN, 126618LB and 126618LN
Datejust 41mm: References 126300,126301, 126303, 126331, 126333 and 126334
Yacht-Master 40: References 126621, 126622, 126655 and 126679
Yacht-Master 42: References 226658 and 226659
Sea-Dweller: References 126600, 126603 and DEEPSEA 136660
Technical Specifications
Calibre 3235, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Precision: −2 /+2 sec/day, after casing
Jewelling: 31 rubies
Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours
Oscillator
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Rolex overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
Escapement
Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency
Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and escape wheel
Functions
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with secure rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for exact time setting
After a long and rigorous search for a successor to the tried and trusted ETA 2824-2, Swiss watch brand Ollech & Wajs has announced a new partnership with Swiss movement manufacturer Soprod.
Located in the Swiss Jura, just a few minutes away from OW’s historic workshop, Soprod have been developing and manufacturing high-quality mechanical movements since 1966.
In 2020 Soprod unveiled the ‘Newton P092’, a new in-house developed automatic calibre. The movement is characterised by a full-balance bridge supporting the exposed balance at 6:00, which, in conjunction with the double-cone Incabloc® shock absorber provides increased protection for the balance itself. It has 23 jewels and an impressive 44-hour power reserve.
The Soprod Newton P092 movement is independently tested for dependability and durability at the internationally renowned Laboratoire Dubois in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. It undergoes several trials, including an accelerated ageing cycle designed to simulate the effects of a watch worn on the wrist. The procedure involves extreme temperature variations, and 20,000 indirect impact shocks of varying severity. Only movements that pass all the tests are awarded the Chronofiable® certification.
Furthermore, the movement was subjected to OW’s own stringent testing program. Of the nine movements evaluated, from eight different Swiss manufacturers, the Soprod Newton outperformed them all.
Then followed a period of close collaboration between OW and Soprod, to develop a bespoke version of the Newton P092, modified to OW’s own specifications and adjusted in five positions.
Ollech & Wajs opted for a simple, Brutalist finish, in accordance with OW’s rugged aesthetics. ‘O&W 1956’ is engraved into the nickel-plated gear train bridge, over which sits a co-designed, custom rotor in the shape of the OW marque.
The inimitable new movement will carry OW’s own ‘PRECISION’ rating, reserved for movements of only the highest quality.
The first Soprod-powered OW watches will be available later this year.
Movement specifications
Caliber: Soprod Newton P092
Type: Automatic
Dimensions: 25.60 mm diameter; 4.60 mm height
Date-only calendar, with semi-instantaneous changes and quick adjustment using the crown, stop-seconds, and 4Hz 28,800 vibrations per hour
23 jewels; 44-hour power reserve
Average accuracy: +/-7 seconds per day, adjusted in five positions (equivalent of ETA Elabore)
The Swiss movement Manufacture SOPROD has announced the introduction of Newton®, an affordable and 100% Swiss Made self-winding mechanical watch movement. The first examples of this 100% Jura calibre have rolled off the production lines, their reliability has been successfully tested and they are ready to be delivered to the renowned Swiss brands who ordered them.
Since 2008, SOPROD has been part of the Festina industrial group which, through its various companies, masters the essential components for the complete manufacture of mechanisms from mechanical calibres to quartz connected movements. At the heart of its six Swiss production sites, the entirely independent Manufacture produces all its components including its assortments – escape-wheels, pallets and rollers – as well balances and even balance springs -, while its entity in the French Jura region produces mainplates only. SOPROD is thus offering a 100% Jura calibre, at a competitive price, in perfect harmony with the origin of its components.
The challenge for Jura engineers, watchmakers, developers, movement makers and micro-mechanical engineers was ambitious: to develop, fine tune, industrially produce and ensure the reliability a new, simple and contemporary mechanical movement. After three years of hard work, the teams at SOPROD have succeeded and the Newton® movement has come of age. It can now be offered to Swiss watch brands looking for a reliable, high-performance, aesthetically pleasing ‘engine’ that can be customised in accordance with each company’s requirements.
SOPROD is offering an industrial calibre that is resolutely reliability driven. To guarantee this decisive point in the development of a new ‘engine’ even in the event of shocks or vibrations, Newton® has the best shock absorber, the double-cone Incabloc®, while the cross-through bridge provides increased protection for the balance itself. Finally, to provide ultimate confirmation of its dependability, this Newton® movement has been tested by the Dubois Laboratory and earned the Chronofable® Certificate, involving a battery of tests covering accelerated ageing cycles, shocks of all kinds and resistance to magnetic fields.
The design of the bridges was to be particularly pared-back, in order to create a contemporary overall look. Contrary to competing calibres, the aim was to magnify the balance, ensuring 360° visibility. This aesthetic choice implied aiming for a movement that is as symmetrical as possible along the 6 o’clock-12 o’clock axis. To ensure that the heart of the movement takes pride of place, the balance is elegantly positioned at 6 o’clock, an infinite source of inspiration for brands that will opt to create «Open Heart» models.
Representing a rare phenomenon among Swiss movement manufacturers, SOPROD is also totally independent in terms of its sourcing of assortments (escape-wheels, pallets and rollers), balances and balance springs – to mention only the most sensitive elements. These are manufactured by MSE (Manufacture de spiraux et d’échappements), an entity of the group, based in Muriaux in the Franches-Montagnes. Thanks to the high quality of its components, the SOPROD collection of M100 movements and variations achieves a success rate of 90 to 95% at first attempt in the chronometer certification process.
Technical details
Swiss made
Newton® by SOPROD
Sold in two qualities of adjustment:
1. Sophisticated: R7 = 7 sec/day +/- 7 in 3 positions
2. Top-flight: -R4 = 4 sec/day +/-4 in 5 positions
11 ½ ’’’ – Diameter 25.60 mm. Height 4.60 mm.
Hours, minutes, central seconds
Semi-instantaneous aperture-type calendar, display
Fast calendar adjustment
Time-setting with stop-seconds device
Automatic rewinding
28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
23 jewels
44-hour power reserve
The independent Swiss watch brand NORQAIN has announced a new partnership with mechanical movement manufacturer, Kenissi.
The announcement of the long-term collaboration between the Biel-based watchmaker and Kenissi, founded by watch brand Tudor, underscores NORQAIN’s commitment to offering quality timepieces that feature robust, high-performance movements ready for a lifetime of adventure.
As part of the new strategic partnership, NORQAIN is climbing to new heights with two chronometer-certified Manufacture Calibres. The three-hand NN20/1 and GMT NN20/2 calibres, both featuring a 70-hour power reserve, will enhance NORQAIN’s existing collections and will be ready to equip fans on their adventures starting this coming summer.
Calibre Three-hand NN20/1 by NORQAIN and Kenissi – Rear side
Discussions between the two entities began shortly after NORQAIN was founded in 2018 and more interesting projects are planned for the future.
Calibre Three-hand NN20/1 by NORQAIN and Kenissi – Dial side
NORQAIN has always been dedicated to creating timepieces that inspire wearers to live their life their way. The two robust and high-precision movements – three-hand calibre NN20/1 and GMT calibre NN20/2– build on the brand’s existing collections. Both COSC-certified movements are “weekend-proof” with an impressive 70-hour power reserve and their sturdy construction featuring a traversing bridge with two-point fixation ensures the timekeeping performance will not be hindered by powerful activity.
Calibre GMT NN20/2 by NORQAIN and Kenissi – Rear side
The GMT movement in particular boasts a jumping hour feature to easily set the local time and change the date forward or backward at any time of the day. Whether the wearer is climbing a new summit or enjoying the hike on the way down, the Manufacture Calibres are primed for outdoor adventure and everyday functionality.
Calibre GMT NN20/2 by NORQAIN and Kenissi – Dial side
Affirming the exclusivity of these movements are the unique NORQAIN decorations visible through the transparent caseback such as the golden “double-N” NORQAIN logo, symbolising the Swiss Alps, on the oscillating weight and “Adventure – Freedom – Independence”, the brand’s core values and NORQAIN collection names, engraved on the bridge.
The novelties that will house these exclusive Manufacture Calibres will be presented at an event hosted by NORQAIN in Zermatt this June.
The timepieces will be part of NORQAIN’s standard collections, complementing the existing pieces in all the three lines: Adventure, Freedom and Independence. As with the timepieces that make up the brand’s current collections, the new models will also feature customisable details such as the acclaimed NORQAIN plate and strap options.
The launch of two Manufacture Calibres and the strategic partnership with Kenissi is an example of NORQAIN putting its values of innovation and quality and its daring spirit into action, and more announcements can be expected as a result of their long-term collaboration.
Technical details
The NORQAIN Calibres NN20/1 and NN20/2 created in partnership witj Kenissi have been designed and thoroughly tested for ultimate robustness and reliability. This is exemplified by the traversing balance bridge with a two-point fixation which improves shock resistance and allows precise positioning of the oscillator. Both movements offer an impressive 70-hour power reserve.
The Calibre NN20/2 offers an integrated GMT function with a jumping hour feature that allows the wearer to easily set the local time and change the date forward or backward at any time of the day. Both calibres are certified as chronometers by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).
Calibre Three-hand NN20/1
Central hour, minutes and seconds hands
Frequency: 4 Hz
Automatic winding
26.0 mm diameter
27 jewels
COSC-certified
70-hour power reserve
Tungsten monoblock oscillating weight
Traversing balance bridge with a two-point fixation improving shock resistance and allowing precise positioning of the oscillator
Calibre GMT NN20/2
Central hour, minutes, seconds and 24- hour hands
Date window
Automatic winding
4 Hz
31.8 mm diameter
28 jewels
COSC-certified
70-hour power reserve
Tungsten monoblock oscillating weight
Jumping hour feature to easily set the local time and change the date forward or backward at any time of the day
Traversing balance bridge with a two-point fixation improving shock resistance and allowing precise positioning of the oscillator
The Fleurier-based mechanical watch movement maker Vaucher is launching two new designs of its flagship ultra-thin, micro-rotor caliber, the Seed VMF 5401. Contemporary or classic, VMF presents two movements based on the same architecture. The company thus extends its range with this new, attractive offer. And through its Open R & D Department, it is now setting out on a mission to share its unique know-how and creativity in the realization of yet more original modules.
By putting its customization know-how into creating movement variants for smaller brands, VMF now offers a wider choice of visually appealing combinations to better match a watch’s intended design and style.
VMF’s numerous value propositions range from exclusive development of new movements, to the implementation of different levels of customization of the same movement architecture. This means its customers can rely on the comprehensive know-how, reliable products and high-end aesthetics that are the base elements of its reputation. Through the Open R & D Department, VMF opens up the creativity and skills of its technical office and watch laboratory for the development of original and tailor-made solutions. The originality of the Open R & D offer lies in its ability to offer innovative mechanisms to meet the specific needs of its customers
Ultra-thin micro-rotor calibers
The Seed VMF 5401 caliber is an ultra-thin, 2.6mm micro-rotor. This caliber with its potential for extreme personalization figures in, for example, prestigious collections by Hermès, Parmigiani and Richard Mille.
The Seed VMF 5401/32 variant offers lines and finishes from the pure tradition of Haute Horlogerie. It is intended for classic high-end models.
The Seed VMF 5401/33 variant takes on a contemporary look through new decoration technologies, with laser relief engraving combined with geometric skeletonization. Its modernity is also expressed by the anthracite color produced by galvanic treatment.
With Open R&D, Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier (VMF) positions itself as a creative center and full partner – without parallel in the Swiss watch industry – in mechanism, movement and watch development projects.
The aim of Open R&D is to establish itself as a one-stop-shop offering complete and tailor-made solutions, from the creation of original and innovative concepts (mechanisms, movements and / or watches) to their production – all in full conformity with the rigorous reliability, quality and production criteria that have made Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier’s Haute Horlogerie movements world-famous.
Technical details
SEED VMF 5401/32: Automatic Extra-Thin Micro-Rotor 2 Or 3 Hands
Fitting diameter: 30 mm (13 ¼’’’)
Depth: 2.6 mm
Indications and functions: Hour, minute, small seconds at 6h
Type of balance: Variable inertia with gold inertia-blocks
Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 V/h)
Type of stud holder: Mobile
Type of balance-spring: Flat
Type of oscillating weight: Off-centre; Gilded tungsten micro-rotor
Oscillating weight winding direction: Single direction in anti-clockwise sense of the weight viewing from the dial side
Power reserve: 48 hours
Chronometry: Variable inertia balance; Rapid rotation barrel
Number of components: 160
Number of jewels: 29
Specific features and finishes
• Classic aesthetics
• Circular-grained plate on dial side and bridge side, fine circular-graining under balance, rhodium-plated
• Bridges with Côtes de Genève decor, rhodium-plated
• Bicolour engraving
• Bevels and apertures diamond-polished
• Ceramic ball-bearing
• Wheels circular-grained on 2 faces
• Flat-head screws, polished
• Bridges hand-bevelled with piercer
• Pivots and flanges rolled
SEED VMF 5401/33: Automatic Extra-Thin Micro-Rotor 2 Or 3 Hands
Fitting diameter: 30 mm (13 ¼’’’)
Depth: 2.6 mm
Indications and functions: Hour, minute, small seconds at 6h
Type of balance: Variable inertia with gold inertia-blocks
Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 V/h)
Type of stud holder: Mobile
Type of balance-spring: Flat
Type of oscillating weight: Off-centre; Tungsten micro-rotor
Oscillating weight winding direction: Single direction in anti-clockwise sense of the weight viewing from the dial side
Power reserve: 48 hours
Chronometry: Variable inertia balance; Rapid rotation barrel
Number of components: 160
Number of jewels: 29
Specific features and finishes
• Contemporary aesthetics
• Circular-grained plate on dial side and bridge side, fine circular-graining under balance, rhodium-plated
• Bridges sunray finish, with laser decoration sand-blasting effect, relief engravings and NAC treatment
• Bevels and apertures diamond-polished
• Ceramic ball-bearing
• Wheels circular-grained on 2 faces
• Flat-head screws, polished
• Bridges hand-bevelled with piercer
• Pivots and flanges rolled
SEED VMF 5400/32: Automatic Extra-Thin Micro-Rotor 2 Or 3 Hands with Date
Fitting diameter: 30 mm (13 ¼’’’)
Depth: 3 mm
Indications and functions: Hour, minute, small seconds at 6h, date in a window at 3h or 6h
Type of balance: Variable inertia with gold inertia-blocks
Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 V/h)
Type of stud holder: Mobile
Type of balance-spring: Flat
Type of oscillating weight: Off-centre; Gilded tungsten micro-rotor
Oscillating weight winding direction: Single direction in anti-clockwise sense of the weight viewing from the dial side
Power reserve: 48 hours
Chronometry: Variable inertia balance; Rapid rotation barrel
Number of components: 176
Number of jewels: 29
Specific features and finishes
• Classic aesthetics
• Circular-grained plate on dial side and bridge side, fine circular-graining under balance, rhodium-plated
• Bridges with Côtes de Genève decor, rhodium-plated
• Bicolour engravings
• Bevels and apertures diamond-polished
• Ceramic ball-bearing
• Wheels circular-grained on 2 faces
• Flat-head screws, polished
• Bridges hand-bevelled with piercer
• Pivots and flanges rolled
SEED VMF 5400/33: Automatic Extra-Thin Micro-Rotor 2 Or 3 Hands with Date
Fitting diameter: 30 mm (13 ¼’’’)
Depth: 3 mm
Indications and functions: Hour, minute, small seconds at 6h, date in a window at 3h or 6h
Type of balance: Variable inertia with gold inertia-blocks
Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 V/h)
Type of stud holder: Mobile
Type of balance-spring: Flat
Type of oscillating weight: Off-centre; Tungsten micro-rotor
Oscillating weight winding direction: Single direction in anti-clockwise sense of the weight viewing from the dial side
Power reserve: 48 hours
Chronometry: Variable inertia balance; Rapid rotation barrel
Number of components: 176
Number of jewels: 29
Specific features and finishes
• Contemporary aesthetics
• Circular-grained plate on dial side and bridge side, fine circular-graining under balance, rhodium-plated
• Bridges sunray finish, with laser decoration sand-blasting effect, relief engravings and NAC treatment
• Bevels and apertures diamond-polished
• Ceramic ball-bearing
• Wheels circular-grained on 2 faces
• Flat-head screws, polished
• Bridges hand-bevelled with piercer
• Pivots and flanges rolled
Switzerland based high-end mechanical movement manufacturer Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier (VMF) presents a new extra-thin tourbillon with automatic winding.
Drawing on the company’s expertise in crafting extra-thin movements, the Seed VMF 5440 is just 3.4 mm thick. Its robust and sophisticated construction incorporates all the advantages of the tried-and-tested VMF extra-thin calibers. It is wound by a micro-rotor, cleverly integrated into the movement so as to maintain its slim profile.
Deviating from previous designs, the tourbillon is purposefully located at about 7o’clock, clearly distinguishing it from existing VMF Tourbillon movements – the tourbillon of the automatic Seed VMF 3024 and extra-thin hand-wound Seed VMF 5430 are positioned at 6 and 9 o’clock respectively.
To provide an unhindered view of the mechanical ballet taking place, Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier has opted for a flying tourbillon. Mounted on a ceramic ball bearing, the tourbillon cage is made of light-weight titanium for reduced energy consumption and optimal adjustment. The upper part of the cage is made of steel. The tourbillon and cage comprise 67 components for an overall weight of just 0.27 grams.
Like all VMF movements, the Seed VMF 5440 is meticulously finished. Its bridges are laser-engraved with the motif of the gears hidden beneath their surface, showcasing Vaucher’s expertise in laser engraving, marking and machining. The movement finish can of course be adapted to the specifications of each client, offering a high-level of customisability.
The Seed VMF 5440 is available in short series and can be personalized with different options (bridges, cage, micro-rotor, finishing).
Technical details
CALIBRE SEED VMF 5440
Extra-thin flying tourbillon with automatic winding
Diameter: 30.5 mm( 13.5’’’)
Height: 3.4 mm
Jewels: 33
Power reserve: 48 hours, rapid rotation barrel
Winding rotor: tungsten off-center micro-rotor mounted on ceramic ball bearings, uni-directional winding
Frequency: 21.600 vib/h 3 Hz
Tourbillon cage: 11.11 mm x 3.37 mm • 67 components • 0.27 gram
Balance variable inertia with gold inertia blocks
Balance spring flat
Stud holder mobile
Functions: hours, minutes, one-minute flying tourbillon
Parts: 200
Specific Features and Finishes
• Bottom plate circular-grained on dial side and bridge side, fine circular-graining below the wheels, rhodium-plated
• Bridges with personalized decor, rhodium-plated
• Bi-colour engraving
• Bevels, countersinks and apertures diamond-polished
• Ceramic ball-bearings
• Circular-grained wheels on 2 faces
• Flat head screws, locked
• Pivots and flanges rolled
• Balance visible on dial side
• Titanium tourbillon cage
The horology experts and connoisseurs across the world are familiar with Landeron, the legendary brand name of Swiss made mechanical watch movements. Founded in 1870s, the Le Landeron based watch and movement manufacturer was once a leading producer of mechanical calibers, especially column wheel and cam actuated chronograph movements.
Now, Depa Swiss Movements, a new company established by Kaiseraugst based Depa Luxury Distribution GmbH, has began to produce Swiss mechanical watch movements under the Landeron brand name. In their latest catalogue, Depa Swiss Movements Company has displayed their latest mechanical hand-winding, self-winding and chronograph calibers.
From hand winding category, the caliber Landeron 21 (11 1/2′”) is a 17 jewels movement with a frequency of 28,800 vph and power reserve of 36 hours.
This movement features a central three hands lay out and date at 3ó clock. The Landeron 97 (16 1/2´´´) is a manual winding 17 jewels movement with 40 hours power reserve and beats at 21,600 vph. The movement comes with central hour and minute hands and small seconds at 6h. It features Côtes de Genève finishing. The Landeron 98 manual wound calibre features all specifications of caliber 97 except the positioning of small seconds.
The Calibre 98 features small seconds dial at 9ó clock. Under manual wound caliber range, you can also find the Landeron 3/4 Bridge hand winding movement with 17 jewels 40 hours power reserve, 21,600 vph. This 16 1/2´´´ movement features central hour and minute hands, small seconds at 9’o clock and Guilloche decorations.
From automatic (self-winding) category, the Landeron 24 caliber is a 28, 800 vph, 25/26/27 jewels movement with 40 hours of power reserve. Decorated with perlage technique, this movement is available in different variations as follows:-
25 jewels, date at 3ó clock, centre seconds
25 jewels, date at 3ó clock, small second versions at 6ó clock
27 jewels, date at 3ó clock, centre seconds, power reserve at 6ó clock
27 jewels, big date at 12ó clock, centre seconds, power reserve at 6ó clock
27 jewels, date at 3ó clock, 3 small seconds at 6ó clock moon phase at 12ó clock
26 jewels, date at 3ó clock, centre seconds, 24 hours dial layout
26 jewels, LANDERON 24 GMT, date at 3ó clock, centre seconds, GMT hand
The Landeron 36 self winding caliber features 25 jewels and beats at 28,800 vph. This 11 1/2′”movement has 40 hours of power reserve and features centre seconds, day-date function at 3ó clock and perlage decoration.
In the self-winding chronograph category, presently two calibers are available: Landeron 73 & Landeron 77. Both the movements share almost same technical features – 13 1/4´´´, 27 jewels, 48 hours power reserve and 28,800 vph. In addition to chronograph functions, the Landeron caliber 73 comes with date window at 4 ó clock where as the caliber 77 features day-date function at 3 ó clock.
German watch manufacture NOMOS Glashütte has created the second neomatik movement, the Caliber DUW 6101, a self-winding mechanical watch movement equipped with quick and easy to set date complication.
With a diameter of 35.2 millimeters this new movement is not only very large, but at a mere3.6 millimeters in height it is extraordinarily flat too, since this movement was completely reconstructed to integrate the date. The DUW 6101 caliber consists of 188 parts and comes loaded with several innovative features.
The date on watches with this caliber is located at the edge of the dial. This is unique for timepieces with a diameter beyond 40 millimeters.
The new caliber facilitates a particularly large, legible date. The date ring was set around the DUW 6101 movement, which afforded the maximum possible freedom in terms of the design of these new watches; for a highly individual and harmonious timepiece aesthetic. Each watch has its own date ring design.
The new NOMOS date mechanism is quick and easy to set—in both directions: A few turns of the crown is all that is required to change the date. Despite the limited movement height, this was made possible by a specially shaped gear wheel, which connects with the date disk.
High precision is also ensured by the NOMOS swing system, the proprietary escapement recognizable by the tempered blue balance spring.
The gold-plated lettering on the rotor is embossed; and the words “reguliert in 6 Lagen” (regulated in 6 positions) are engraved in two colors on the bottom plate. This NOMOS caliber is lavishly polished and decorated following the great traditions of classic Glashütte watchmaking.
The process of patenting this caliber is underway. For now, four NOMOS models are equipped with this neomatik date technology: Tangente neomatik 41 Update, Orion neomatik 41 date, Ludwig neomatik 41 date, and Autobahn. All are available from spring 2018.
The Swiss manufacture specialized in the production of high-end mechanical movements on an industrial scale, Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier (VMF) adds a new caliber to its wide range of movements, unveiling a high-performance integrated column-wheel chronograph, the Seed VMF 6710.
A masterpiece of engineering and micromechanics, the caliber 6710 is the result of 6 years of development. It incorporates the best practices from existing chronographs and introduces several innovations for optimal efficiency, reliability, precision and robustness. Its design combines high-frequency, a column-wheel command, a vertical clutch and a triple return-to-zero hammer.
The Seed VMF 6710 balance wheel beats with a frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour (5 Hz) enabling it to offer chronometer-certified tenth of a second precision. The 4 adjustment blocks allow high-precision regulating. The full balance bridge with twin supports offers improved stability and shock resistance.
Although it operates at high-frequency, the caliber 6710 can store up to 65 hours of power reserve. The rapid rotation barrel is wound automatically by a 22 ct gold central rotor mounted on ceramic ball bearings. The automatic mechanism is integrated within the movement height, resulting in a compact construction measuring just under 7 mm thick.
A stand-out due to its high-end construction, the caliber 6710 features a column-wheel to command and coordinate the start and stop. The vertical-coupling of the chronograph allows for an instantaneous start, eliminating the jump of the second hands often seen with a lateral clutch when the gears mesh. The clutch is off-centered and drives the chronograph seconds and minutes. To enhance efficiency, the chronograph hours are powered directly by the barrel.
A simple, efficient and reliable solution, a one-piece reset hammer slides across the mechanism to simultaneously reset the chronograph hours, minutes and seconds, contacting the respective heart cams. Like all Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier movements, the Seed VMF 6710 chronograph is meticulously finished in the purest tradition of Haute Horlogerie. Its sophisticated design is heightened by materials of exceptional quality.
It is available in short series and can be personalized with different options. The list of additional functions includes manual winding, a large date and a split-seconds mechanism.
Technical details
CALIBRE SEED VMF 6710
Integrated column-wheel chronograph with automatic winding
Diameter: 30.00 • 13 ¼’’’
Height: 6.95 mm
Jewels: 42
Power reserve: 65 hours, rapid rotation barrel
Winding rotor: 22 ct gold central rotor mounted on ceramic ball bearings, bi-directional winding
Frequency: 36,000 vib/h 5 Hz
Balance: variable inertia with 4 inertia blocks
Balance spring: flat
Stud holder mobile
Coupling vertical clutch
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date with semi-instant jump, chronograph with center seconds, 30-minute counter, 12-hour counter. Stop seconds.
Parts 315
Certification: COSC
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