Felsa 279

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11 1/2”’ | Hammer Automatic | Swiss Lever | Small Seconds |

Remarks:

  • First (hammer) automatic of the Felsa company ca. 1938
  • Due to the shock protection, this is probably an early model. Later models mostly use Incablocs

 

  • Listing ID: 3786
  • Manufacturer / Brand: Felsa
  • Caliber: 279
  • Size in French Lignes: 11 1/2'''
  • Size range mm largest diameter: 22 - 31 mm
  • Shape: Round
  • Winding: Automatic
  • Hands Setting: Crown
  • Seconds Hand: Small seconds
  • Escapement: Lever (Swiss, English, Glashütte)
  • Date, Day, Month...: None
  • Jewels: 17
  • Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: Left
  • Balance Position: Bottom (120 - 240°)
  • Shock Protection: Shock-Resist
  • Beats per hour: 18,000
  • Balance Type: Monometallic screw balance
  • Power Reserve: Unknown
  • Production Period: Approx. 1938 - 1942
  • Identification: Dials side marked with Felsa logo and 279
  • External Link: https://uhrforum.de/threads/identifizierte-uhrwerke-die-weder-bei-ranfft-lorenz-noch-im-watch-wiki-zu-finden-sind.86322/page-19#post-3004438
  • Country: Switzerland
  • Contributor ©: Uhrforum.de member JackDaniels83

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