Kienzle 48

Basic Information

NameKienzle 48
ManufacturerKienzle
Launch Year1940
Caliber FamilyDescription
manual wind, without shock protection:
48: sub second, 4 jewels

manual wind, many dedails modified:
48/4: sub second, 4 jewels
48/8, 48/8a: sub second, 8 jewels
48/10, 48/10a: sweep second, 10 jewels

manual wind, shock protection:
48/4a: sub second, 4 jewels
48/7: sweep second, 7 jewels
48/8b, 48/8c: sub second, 8 jewels
48/10b, 48/10c: sweep second, 10 jewels

manual wind, gilt, minor modifications:
48/00: sweep second, 0 jewels, pointed staff
48/05: sweep second, 5 jewels
48/15: sweep second, 15 jewels
48/75: sweep second, 7 jewels
48/75: sub second, 7 jewels

automatic:
57/17: sub second, 17 jewels
57/17a: sweep second, 17 jewels
57/19: sweep second, 19 jewels
57/21, 57/21a: sub second, 21 jewels
57/22, 58/21: date, 21 jewels

Related calibers
Kienzle 48, Kienzle 48/00, Kienzle 48/05, Kienzle 48/10, Kienzle 48/10a, Kienzle 48/10b, Kienzle 48/10c, Kienzle 48/15, Kienzle 48/4, Kienzle 48/4a, Kienzle 48/7, Kienzle 48/75, Kienzle 48/76, Kienzle 48/8, Kienzle 48/8a, Kienzle 48/8b, Kienzle 48/8c, Kienzle 57/17, Kienzle 57/17a, Kienzle 57/19, Kienzle 57/21, Kienzle 57/21a, Kienzle 57/22, Kienzle 58/21
Is COSC certifiedNo

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions10.5 ‴
Dimensions23.8 mm
Height4.4 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 23.3mm
Stem height (T): 2.3mm
Mounting Height (F): 0.4mm
Power Reserve41 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels4

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Complications
  • Sub Second
  • Chronograph Stopwatch
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 Sizes1.30 x 0.80 / 0.22mm
Hand Count3
Country Of Manufacture(not set)
NotesRemarks: pin-lever escapement
ratchet on dial side, crown mechanism with rocker bar
Other data: balance staff: U355 / U356 (without, with balans collar) stem: W1116 mainspring / battery: Zf1319/1, 1.60 x 9.5 x 0.10 x 315mm
Signatureca. 1940: 4 Rubis - bbb

Metadata

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