Brand | DoKo Feinmechanik |
Caliber Number | DKF ZS 98 |
Base Caliber | ETA 6498-1 |
Type | Mechanical, manual wind |
In-House | Yes |
Jewels | 18 |
Power Reserve | ~48 hours |
Lift Angle | 52 degrees |
Vibrations Per Hour | 18,00 bph |
Anti-Shock System | |
Features | Hours, minutes, central seconds |
Country of Manufacture | Germany |
Known Models | This is a prototype, not used in any watches at the time of this post. |
The DoKo Feinmechanik caliber DKF ZS 98 is a manual wind mechanical movement manufactured in Glashütte, Germany. DoKo Feinmechanik also produces the caliber DKF-S98.
Some of the topics covered in this caliber listing:
DKF ZS 98 VS DKF-S 98
DoKo Feinmechanik also produces a caliber DKF-S 98 which is basically an ETA 6498-1 clone with the small seconds subdial at 6:00. The DKF ZS 98 starts out as a DKF-S 98 but includes a conversion module for central seconds instead of the small seconds.
In DKF’s Own Words:
“Our DKF ZS 98 movement. This movement is available with different modifications like engravings, swan neck Regulation, grinded ratchet wheels.“
Custom Movements
DoKo Feinmechanik can make custom movements with order minimums as low as 25 units. The lead time can be as short as 2 months, with prices starting from 400 Euros each, depending on customization of course.
Ares Timing Connection
DoKo Feinmechanik is a watch movement manufacturer, and Ares Timing is a watch brand. Both are lead by the same team of three watchmakers: Donat Kornagel, Eric Wolf, and Vincent Kuge.
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