Universal Geneve 60 / 296

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

Remarks:

  • Chronograph:
    • Column wheel actuated
    • Central chronograph seconds
    • 30 min counter at 12H
    • Small seconds at 6H
  • 60 and 296 seem to be different caliber designations for the same movement (see identification below)

 

  • Listing ID: 21224
  • Manufacturer / Brand: Universal Geneve
  • Caliber: 60 / 296
  • 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
  • Other Functions: Chronograph
  • Jewels: 17
  • Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: Right
  • Balance Position: Right (0 - 120°)
  • Shock Protection: None
  • Beats per hour: 18,000
  • Balance Type: Bimetallic screw balance with Breguet hairspring
  • Power Reserve: Approx. 30 hours
  • Production Period: Unknown, probably around 1939+
  • Country: Switzerland
  • Identification: Listed in the Classification Horlogère from 1939 as caliber 60, and in the "Official Catalogue of genuine Swiss Watch repair parts" from 1949 as caliber 296.
  • Contributor ©: Anonymous
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