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Universal 240
Basic Information
| Name | Universal 240 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Universal Genève |
| Launch Year | 1935 |
| Is COSC certified | No |
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 Dimensions | 8.75 ‴ x 12 ‴ |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.74 mm x 27.07 mm |
| Height | 3.7 mm |
| Further Measures | Mounting Diameter (Dm): 19.8 x 26.35mm |
| Power Reserve | (not set) |
| Frequency | 18,000 vph |
| Jewels | 15 |
Complications and Specifications
| Shape | Barrel (Tonneau) |
|---|---|
| Complications |
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| Regulator Type | Pinned Regulator (or Index Regulator) |
| Movement Type | Manual |
| Escapement Type | Swiss Lever |
| Control Type | Balance Wheel |
| Winding Type | Stem Winding (Crown) |
| Setting Type | Stem Set (Crown Pull) |
Additional Information
| Hand Sizes | 1.24 x 0.68mm |
|---|---|
| Hand Count | 3 |
| Country Of Manufacture | Switzerland |
| Notes | Remarks: different bridge shapes Other data: balance staff: U1280 stem: W1072 mainspring / battery: Zf942, 1.35 x 9.0 x 0.10 x 290mm stem ronda: 453 (8,75 x 12) Mainspring: 1.300 x 9.000 x 0.100 x 300.000 mm Ranfft mentioned about this caliber: There are variants with this quantity of jewels 7, 15 |
| Signature | ca. 1935: Gilde, 485 (Alpina 485) |
| Import Codes |
Compatible Parts
26 other caliber(s) share compatible parts with this caliber.
17 compatible part(s) available — Supporter feature.
Metadata
| Created At | Sep 15, 2023 |
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| Updated At | Apr 23, 2025, 11:34:19 PM |
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