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EP 2230574 B1 20120815 - Timepiece

Title (en)

Timepiece

Title (de)

Uhr

Title (fr)

Pièce d'horlogerie

Publication

EP 2230574 B1 20120815 (FR)

Application

EP 09155583 A 20090319

Priority

EP 09155583 A 20090319

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP2230574A1] The wristwatch has a case (2) comprising a tubular glass (3) and flanges (6, 7) arranged on both sides of the glass for forming the case. Clock movement is suspended in the case by being secured to one of the flanges. The glass and another tubular glass (4) are arranged on both sides of a central post (5) such that each glass is held between the central post and the flange. The central post carries connection units i.e. rods (8), for connecting the wristwatch on the case. A joint (81) is placed between each glass and the post.

IPC 8 full level

G04B 19/20 (2006.01); G04B 37/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

G04B 19/207 (2013.01); G04B 37/0058 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

CH LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 2230574 A1 20100922; EP 2230574 B1 20120815

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 09155583 A 20090319