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Waltham 1888 open face

Mechanical c. 1888
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1888-1901 open face calibre bimetallic screw balance Breguet hairspring in higher grades balance with 4 adjustment screws, minute wheel (cf. example) or complete train pink gold Some movements of higher grades are selectively gold- and nickel plated (cf. example), but the factory records don't tell which or how many.

Dimensions

Width42.5 lignes (95.87 mm)
Height6.7 mm
Stem height0.5 mm
Hands (H × M × S)1.93 × 1.32 × 0.26 mm

Technical data

Beat rate18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)
Lift angle—
Power reserve35 h
Jewels—
Shock protection—
Mobile stud carrierNo

Complications

Self windingNo
Date No
Day No
HackingNo
ChronographNo

Mainspring

GR code—
Height—
Thickness—
Length—
Barrel diameter—

Overview

TypeMechanical
Manufacturer Waltham
Yearc. 1888
Family —
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