Re: I thought it was a Venus something or other

On 2006-08-07, Moka Java <rtwatches@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
But it looks like a Valjoux 92

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/rtwatches/PBV92-05.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/rtwatches/PBV92-01.jpg

http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&0&uswk&Valjoux_92

Any comments or thoughts on this movement? According to Dr. Ranfft this
movement has a swing pinion. Is that how the registers end up at the 12
and 6?

R "yes, it resets to "0" just fine" TF

Chrono-newbie takes a swing, then stands to be instructed by those who
know:

Each of these three are different. Each has a swing pinion that
contacts the center wheel in approximately the same place. The two
images that Moka Java cited are very close, and Jack's is a bit farther
away from the balance wheel.

The mechanisms in Moka Java's two images work opposite each other, the
result of one being articulated and the other not. While the mechanism
in Jack's image is also articulated, it's not clear which of Moka Java's
images it matches in function.

If I'm even close in the above description, I've learned something, it
would seem. ;) Otherwise, you guys will set me straight, I trust. :)

Longfellow

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