Abstract

It is disclosed a stop watch (1) including a time indicator comprising a hand (2), a first scale (31) and a second scale (41). A first part of a time indication is shown by the hand (2) on the first scale (31) and a second part of said time indication is shown by said second scale (41) in combination with said first scale (31). The first scale (31) is fixed and said second scale (41) is movably mounted around said first scale (31). The first part of said time indication corresponds to seconds of a duration counted by said stop watch (1), and the second part of said time indication corresponds to tenths of seconds of said duration.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04F 7/04 - Apparatus for measuring unknown time intervals by non-electric means using a mechanical oscillator
• G04B 19/28 - Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time
• G04C 17/00 - Indicating the time optically by electric means

Abstract

Bracelet clasp (1) allowing fine adjustment of the length of the bracelet. A finger wheel (18) accessible through a window in the cover can be rotated in order to turn a threaded rod (20) in either direction about its axis and so move one strand (2) of the bracelet relative to the cover (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• A44C 5/24 - Fasteners for straps for closed straps with folding devices

Abstract

Method for changing the time zone shown on a timepiece (1) from an initial time zone to a changed time zone, comprising the following steps: a time zone change command is input by the user (268) by means of the crown; the time in the changed time zone is indicated via the hour hand and the minute hand (274), wherein the seconds hand (22) indicates a town within the selected time zone; the timepiece is automatically reset (280) to the initial time zone and the time in the initial time zone indicated (202), or the time in the changed time zone is retained via a user command.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04G 9/00 - Visual time or date indication means
• G04B 19/23 - Arrangements for indicating different local apparent timesUniversal time-pieces by means of additional hands or additional pairs of hands

Abstract

The invention concerns a watch component (1) comprising a large date display wherein both discs are actuated independently from each other by stepper motors. The tenths of the calendar date are displayed differently, for example in another colour, in the morning and in the afternoon. It is also possible to combine the calendar data indicia with other independent indicia.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04C 17/00 - Indicating the time optically by electric means
• G04C 3/14 - Electromechanical clocks or watches independent of other time-pieces and in which the movement is maintained by electric means incorporating a stepping motor
• G04B 19/247 - Clocks or watches with date indicatorsClockwork calendars characterised by the shape of the date indicator disc-shaped

Abstract

The invention concerns a watch equipped with a multipurpose window display capable of displaying symbols corresponding to one or more special functions, and to a calendar date. The movement of the display discs is provided by bi-directional motors and the discs or the display mobiles have several series of digit of different colour to differentiate the display of the various functions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04C 17/00 - Indicating the time optically by electric means
• G04G 21/02 - Detectors of external physical values, e.g. temperature
• G04C 3/14 - Electromechanical clocks or watches independent of other time-pieces and in which the movement is maintained by electric means incorporating a stepping motor

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic watch with an LED segment display in which precious or synthetic stones or strass are placed in front of the display segments whereby displaying digital or alphanumeric symbols by illuminating the stones with corresponding light sources.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04G 9/10 - Visual time or date indication means by building-up characters using a combination of indicating elements, e.g. by using multiplexing techniques by controlling light sources, e.g. electroluminescent diodes
• A44C 15/00 - Other forms of jewellery
• A44C 5/00 - BraceletsWrist-watch strapsFastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps