FE 140-C
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| FE 140-C |
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Description
The FE 140-C is a common 11 1/2 ligne caliber of the France Ebauches. It
uses a shock protected nickel balance and a direct driven center
second. The plates are slightly decorated.
As its shock protection systems, at least Antichoc and Ruby-Neutro-Shock
are known.
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| version with Ruby-Neutro-Shock protection |
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A true curiosity is the location of the seventeenth jewel: It bears the hands
setting gear. On the list of useless jewels, it has got a top position for sure.
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| dial side view |
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Technical data
| Manufacturer | France Ebauches |
| Caliber | 140-C |
| Number of jewels | 17 |
| Escapement | Anchor with pallets |
| Balance | Nickel |
| Shock protection(s) | Ruby-Neutro-Shock,??? |
| Balance cock direction | clockwise |
| Hairspring stud | moveable |
| Regulator type | Hairspring key |
| Movement construction | Fork
Escapement wheel, Fourth wheel, Third wheel, Large driving wheel
Mainspring barrel |
| Features | (SCD) |
| Functions | Hour, minute(,second) |
| Beats per hour | 21600 |
| Size | 111/2''' |
| Image in Flume Werksucher | K3N1 - |
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| Factsheet |
Usage gallery
