FHF Model No. 517 Savonnette

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19”’ | Hand Wind | Swiss Lever | Small Seconds |

Remarks:

  • Savonnette = hunter movement
  • Swan-neck fine regulator

 

  • Listing ID: 17232
  • Manufacturer / Brand: FHF
  • Caliber: Model No. 517 Savonnette
  • Size in French Lignes: 19'''
  • Size range mm largest diameter: > 40 mm
  • Shape: Round
  • Winding: Manual (Crown)
  • Hands Setting: Crown
  • Seconds Hand: Small seconds
  • Escapement: Lever (Swiss, English, Glashütte)
  • Date, Day, Month...: None
  • Jewels: 15
  • Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: Left
  • Balance Position: Bottom (120 - 240°)
  • Shock Protection: None
  • Beats per hour: 18,000
  • Balance Type: Bimetallic screw balance with Breguet hairspring
  • Power Reserve: Unknown
  • Production Period: Probably around 1928
  • Country: Switzerland
  • Identification: Lépine (open face) variant registered by FHF on 18.05.1928 in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce as model No. 517. Model No. 517 is not an official caliber designation, but was used to register the design.
  • Contributor ©: Uhrforum.de member Badener (Andreas Kelz)

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