Kienzle 46/15a

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Basic Information

NameKienzle 46/15a
ManufacturerKienzle
Launch Year1955
Caliber FamilyDescription
in brackets US version, if signature differs:

movement resting on back side, no separate lever cock:
16-46: 0 jewels

lever cock with straight edges:
16-46 new: 0 jewels

base plate, click modified:
46/0: 0 jewels
46/3: 3 jewels
46/5: 5 jewels
46/6: 6 jewels
46/10: 10 jewels
46/11: 11 jewels

base plate, winding rocker-bar, balance modified:
46/0a: 0 jewels
46/6a: 6 jewels
46/11a: 11 jewels

base plate, balance modified:
46/0b: 0 jewels
46/6b: 6 jewels
46/11b: 11 jewels

casing with three thread posts:
46/0c: 0 jewels
46/7: 7 jewels
147/0: 0 jewels, sweep second

lever cock with rounded edges:
46/0d: 0 jewels, later stud carrier with slot
46/6c: 6 jewels
46/6d: 6 jewels, stud carrier with slot
46/15 (146/15): 15 jewels
46/15a (146/15a): 15 jewels, stud carrier with slot
147/62: 6 jewels, sweep second, date

balance cock adjustable:
46/75 (146/75): 7 jewels, shock protection
147/72: 7 jewels, sweep second, date

minute-wheel clamp new, stud carrier with slot:
46/0e: 0 jewels
147/72a: 7 jewels, sweep second, date, shock protection

casing with three thread posts or plug bushings:
46/75a (146/75a): 7 jewels, shock protection
146/00e: 0 jewels
146b/15, 146c/15: 15 jewels, shock protection, old minute-wheel clamp
147/0a: 0 jewels, sweep second

balance modified, only 0 jewels:
146/00f: 0 jewels

no minute-wheel clamp, casing with three plug bushings:
146a/75, 146b/75: 7 jewels, shock protection
147/00a: 0 jewels, sweep second
147b/72: 7 jewels, sweep second, date, shock protection

regulator without pointer:
146/30: 0 jewels
146/31: details unknown
147/30: 0 jewels, sweep second

Related calibers
Kienzle 146/00e, Kienzle 146/00f, Kienzle 146/15, Kienzle 146/15a, Kienzle 146/30, Kienzle 146/31, Kienzle 146/75, Kienzle 146/75a, Kienzle 146a/75, Kienzle 146b/15, Kienzle 146b/75, Kienzle 146c/15, Kienzle 147/0, Kienzle 147/00a, Kienzle 147/0a, Kienzle 147/30, Kienzle 147/62, Kienzle 147/72, Kienzle 147/72a, Kienzle 147b/72, Kienzle 16-46 new, Kienzle 46, Kienzle 46/0, Kienzle 46/0a, Kienzle 46/0b, Kienzle 46/0c, Kienzle 46/0d, Kienzle 46/0e, Kienzle 46/10, Kienzle 46/11, Kienzle 46/11a, Kienzle 46/11b, Kienzle 46/15, Kienzle 46/15a, Kienzle 46/3, Kienzle 46/5, Kienzle 46/6, Kienzle 46/6a, Kienzle 46/6b, Kienzle 46/6c, Kienzle 46/6d, Kienzle 46/7, Kienzle 46/75, Kienzle 46/75a
Is COSC certifiedNo

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions19.5 ‴
Dimensions43.55 mm
Height6.4 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 43.55mm
Stem height (T): 2.9mm
Power Reserve36 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels15

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Complications
  • Sub Second
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeManual
Escapement TypePin Lever
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeStem Winding (Crown)
Setting TypeStem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes2.08 x 0.62 / 0.25mm
Hand Count3
Country Of ManufactureGermany
NotesRemarks: open face calibre
pin-lever escapement
ratchet on dial side, hidden crown mechanism with rocker bar
two-layer base plate
back side gold plated
Other data: balance staff: U2301 stem: W1829 (with crown) mainspring / battery: Zf3568, 2.10 x 16.0 x 0.20 x 460mm balance staff ronda: 4253 (17)
Signatureca. 1955: nu, Kienzle, 46/15a, Made in Germany

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Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtJan 28, 2024, 11:35:53 PM