Bifora B12

Basic Information

NameBifora B12
ManufacturerBifora
Launch Year1973
Caliber FamilyDescription
B8: 8.25" , electrical*
B9: 13" , electrical*
B10: 8.25" , electronical
B11: 13" , electronical
B11: 13" , quartz
*) prototypes, never serielly produced

Related calibers
Bifora B12
Is COSC certifiedNo

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions13 ‴
Dimensions29.35 mm
Height5.65 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 29.35mm
Stem height (T): 2.9mm
Power Reserve(not set)
Frequency32,768 vph
Jewels5

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Complications
  • Sweep Second
  • Day
  • Date
  • Chronograph Stopwatch
Regulator Type(not set)
Movement TypeQuartz
Escapement Type(not set)
Control TypeQuartz
Winding Type(not set)
Setting TypeStem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes1.40 x 0.80 x 0.24mm
Hand Count3
Country Of Manufacture(not set)
NotesRemarks: 1973-
strange: There is neither a stepper motor nor a quartz-controlled balance, but a pin lever with inductor, which is actuated once per second.
The mechanic was taken to wide extent from the electronical predecessor B11, with the pin lever replacing the original balance.
Other data: stem: W3417 mainspring / battery: 313 (original, mercury), 357 (replacement, silver odixe)
Signatureca. 1975: Bifora

Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtJan 28, 2024, 6:40:42 PM
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