Audemars Frères / Lippetz Model No. 1 Savonnette

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18 1/2”’ | Hand Wind | Swiss Lever | Small Seconds |

Remarks:

  • Savonnette = hunter movement
    There is also Lépine (= open face) variant of this movement
  • Swan-neck fine regulator
  • Screwed-in jewel settings (Chatons)
  • In 1909 Audemars Frères went bankrupt and the trademark Audemars Frères was transferred to J. Lippetz

 

  • Listing ID: 13369
  • Manufacturer / Brand: Lippetz / Audemars Frères
  • Caliber: Model No. 1
  • Size in French Lignes: 18 1/2'''
  • Size range mm largest diameter: > 40 mm
  • Shape: Round
  • Winding: Manual (Crown)
  • Hands Setting: Crown with lever
  • Seconds Hand: Small seconds
  • Escapement: Lever (Swiss, English, Glashütte)
  • Date, Day, Month...: None
  • Jewels: 16
  • Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: Right
  • 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: Unknown, probably around 1902
  • Country: Switzerland
  • Identification: Movement marked with AUDEMARS FRERES and DEPOSE No. 9152. Under this number Lippetz registered the movement in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce as model no. 1 on 27.11.1902. Model no. 1 was not an official caliber designation, but used to register the design.
  • Contributor ©: Unknown
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