AS 1700

 

Basic Information

NameAS 1700
Alternative NameWaltham R.310
ManufacturerAS
Launch Year1960
Caliber FamilyDescription
1538, 1593: manual wind, 10.5"
1539, 1611, 1615: manual wind
1580: automatic
1581: automatic, date

rotor modified:
1624, 1664: automatic
1626: automatic, 13"
1628, 1641, 1665: automatic, date
1636: automatic, date, 13"

rotor modified:
1680: automatic
1681: automatic, date

bridges, rotor, date modified:
1700, 1788: automatic
1701: automatic, date
1702: manual wind
1703: manual wind, date
1709, 1767, 1806: automatic, day, date
1789: automatic, date, 24h display
1813: manual wind, day, date

Related calibers
AS 1538, AS 1539, AS 1580, AS 1581, AS 1593, AS 1611, AS 1615, AS 1624, AS 1626, AS 1628, AS 1636, AS 1641, AS 1664, AS 1665, AS 1680, AS 1681, AS 1700, AS 1701, AS 1702, AS 1703, AS 1709, AS 1767, AS 1788, AS 1789, AS 1806, AS 1813
Is COSC certifiedNo
Timegrapher
Beat rate
18,000 bph
Frequency
2.5 Hz
Lift angle
52 degrees

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

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions11.5 ‴
Dimensions26 mm
Height5.2 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 25.6mm
Stem height (T): 2.0mm
Mounting Height (F): 1.2mm
Power Reserve41 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels30
Lift Angle52 degrees

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Complications
  • Sweep Second
Shock ProtectionIncabloc
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeAutomatic
Rotor TypeCentral Rotor
Escapement TypeSwiss Lever
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeAutomatic (Rotor-Driven)
Setting TypeStem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes1.50 x 0.90 x 0.21mm
Hand Count3
Country Of ManufactureSwitzerland
NotesRemarks: detached manual wind
early fixed, later mobile stud carrier (cf. AS 1701)
differences not known between 1700, 1788
Other data: balance staff: U2450 / U3140 balance with/without screws stem: W2541 (0.9mm), W3098 (1.2mm) mainspring / battery: Zf675, 1.20 x 9.5 x 0.10 x 315mm balance staff ronda: 5212 (10,5) balance staff ronda: 4267 (10,5-11,5) balance staff ronda: 4973 (10,5-11,5) stem ronda: 1162 (11,5) Mainspring: 1.200 x 10.000 x 0.105 x 340.000 mm
Ranfft mentioned about this caliber: There are variants with this quantity of jewels 17, 21, 25, 30
Signature1-3) ca. 1960: AS 1700, Z, 110, Pierce, Swiss, 25 Jewels; Super-Shock-Resist (AS 1700 / Pierce 110) 4-6) ca. 1965: 8541, Alpina, 572, Swiss Made, 25 Jewels; Incabloc (AS 1700 / Alpina 572)

Compatible Parts

1474 other caliber(s) share compatible parts with this caliber.

132 compatible part(s) available — Supporter feature.

Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtMay 26, 2026, 4:43:58 AM
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