Kienzle 052/10

Kienzle 052/10
Kienzle 052/10

Description

The last inhouse caliber by Kienzle is the Caliber 052, here in version 052/10 with direct driven center second.

Unlike its predecessors, this movement does not use a pointed balance staff, but a shock procteded balance with pivots, which runs in a Ruby-Neutro-Shock protection system. The balance bridge and the decorations of the plates are untypical for Kienzle, too.

The rest of the movement is pretty much Kienzle-standard, especially the pin lever escapement with specially shaped ruby pins.

Unfortunately, it was not successful, so its production was stopped after only two years.

Technical data

ManufacturerKienzle
Caliber052/10
Number of jewels7
Escapementpin lever with ruby pins
BalanceNickel
Shock protection(s)Ruby-Neutro-Shock
Balance cock directioncentered (bridge)
Hairspring studmoveable
Regulator typeHairspring key
Movement constructionFork
Escapement wheel, Fourth wheel, Third wheel, Large driving wheel, Mainspring barrel
FeaturesSCD
FunctionsHour, minute, second
Beats per hour21600
Size101/2'''
Production time1979-1981
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