Venus 55
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| Venus 55 |
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Description
The Venus 55 is a typical
form movement, which was used in the 1940ies
in ladies' watches. It impresses by its quality which is far above standard.
The regulating organ is a golden toned screw balace. The hairspring connected
to it can be well regulated in its effective length by a long regulator arm with
scale.
The escapement is a pallet lever, which controls a conventionally constructed
movement. The speciality of the gears is, that three of them are beared on the movement side
in chatons, of which the jewels have got an oil reservoir.
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| main plate |
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Another visual highlight is the perlage decoration below the balance.
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| dial side view |
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On the dial side, there are also jewel bearings with oil reservoirs, which is
visual appealing, too.
Of course, this movement has got a yoke winding system, and here, the setting lever spring
has got a very unique shape.
Technical data
| Manufacturer | Venus |
| Caliber | 55 |
| Number of jewels | 15 |
| Escapement | Anchor with pallets |
| Balance | Nickel screw balance |
| Shock protection(s) | none |
| Balance cock direction | counterclockwise |
| Hairspring stud | fixed |
| Regulator type | Long regulator arm |
| Movement construction | Fork
Escapement wheel, Fourth wheel, Third wheel, Center wheel
Mainspring barrel |
| Construction type | solid construction |
| Bridge shape | Skate fat, sharp at right front, 4 gears |
| Winding mechanism | yoke |
| Setting lever spring | 2 holes |
| Functions | Hour, minute |
| Beats per hour | 18000 |
| Size | 51/4 x 81/2''' (measured: 12,8 x 19,4 mm) |
| Image in Flume Werksucher | 1947 117 |
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| Factsheet |
Usage gallery
This movement was identified by a member of the german
UhrForum,
Holger 57. Thanks a lot!
