AS 229

 

Basic Information

NameAS 229
ManufacturerAS
Launch Year1925
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 Dimensions11 ‴
Dimensions24.85 mm
Height4.4 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 24.45mm
Stem height (T): 2.1mm
Mounting Height (F): 0.5mm
Power Reserve32 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels6

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeManual
Escapement TypeCylinder
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeStem Winding (Crown)
Setting TypePin Set (Pin-Push)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes1.50 x 0.40mm
Hand Count2
Country Of ManufactureSwitzerland
NotesRemarks: cylinder escapement
unusual: crown mechanism with rocker bar, but ratchet on back side
unknown whether the completely functionless crown wheel is standard
Ranfft mentioned about this caliber: There are variants with this quantity of jewels 5, 6
Signatureca. 1925: - AS

Compatible Parts

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Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtApr 23, 2025, 11:31:05 PM
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