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Kaiser W8
Basic Information
| Name | Kaiser W8 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kaiser |
| Launch Year | 1968 |
| Caliber Family | Description 38/0: 0 jewels, pin lever, pointed staff 38/10: 10 jewels, pin lever, pivoted staff 38/15: 15 jewels, pallet lever, pivoted staff, double roller manufacturing process modifications: W8: 0 jewels, pin lever, pointed staff probably further variants were made this way Related calibers Kaiser 8 (38/0), Kaiser 8 (38/10), Kaiser 8 (38/15), Kaiser W8 |
| Is COSC certified | No |
Technical Details
| Lignes Dimensions | 19.5 ‴ |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 44 mm |
| Height | 6.3 mm |
| Further Measures | Mounting Diameter (Dm): 44.0mm Base Plate And: 3 Stem height (T): 2.9mm |
| Power Reserve | 34 hours |
| Frequency | 18,000 vph |
| Jewels | 0 |
Complications and Specifications
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Complications |
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| Regulator Type | Pinned Regulator (or Index Regulator) |
| Movement Type | Manual |
| Escapement Type | Pin Lever |
| Control Type | Balance Wheel |
| Winding Type | Stem Winding (Crown) |
| Setting Type | Stem Set (Crown Pull) |
Additional Information
| Hand Sizes | 2.00 x 1.00 / 0.26mm |
|---|---|
| Hand Count | 3 |
| Country Of Manufacture | Germany |
| Notes | Remarks: open face calibre pin-lever escapement ratchet on dial side, hidden crown mechanism with rocker bar Other data: balance staff: U1357 / U2105 (recess/roller) stem: W1722 mainspring / battery: 2.00 x 16.0 x 0.20mm |
| Signature | 1968: W8, 10 68, West Germany |
Metadata
| Created At | Sep 15, 2023 |
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| Updated At | Apr 23, 2025, 11:33:09 PM |
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