Kienzle 46/0c

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Basic Information

NameKienzle 46/0c
ManufacturerKienzle
Launch Year1945
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
Timegrapher
Beat rate
18,000 bph
Frequency
2.5 Hz

Reference: healthy amplitude ≈ 270–315° fully wound (>200° at 24 h); beat error ideally < 0.5 ms.

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions19.5 ‴
Dimensions43.6 mm
Height6.3 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 43.6mm
Lever Cock: 0.05mm
Stem height (T): 2.9mm
Power Reserve36 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels0

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 Sizes1.86 x 0.62 / 0.25mm neu: 2.08 x 0.62 / 0.25mm
Hand Count3
Country Of ManufactureGermany
NotesRemarks: open face calibre
pin-lever escapement
coarse imitation of balance screws
ratchet on dial side, hidden crown mechanism with rocker bar
back side of early samples painted in golden color
floating transition to the successor Kienzle 046/0d with rounded lever cock and plain balance rim
late samples identical with Kienzle 46/0d (Fig 3, 4)
The transition from the Kienzle 46/0a to the 46/0c was also floating (cf. Kienzle 46/0b).
Other data: balance staff: U1848 stem: W292 / W1820 (with hig/flat crown) mainspring / battery: Zf3568, 2.10 x 16.0 x 0.20 x 460mm balance staff ronda: 3741 (17)
Signature1-2) ca. 1945: xp, 46/0c - sp 2-3) ca. 1950: vd, 46/0c, Made in Germany

Compatible Parts

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Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtApr 23, 2025, 11:33:10 PM