This caliber JLC 899 was found in a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Date in 18K gold (reference 176.2.40.S aka Q1542520). Each caliber 899 is said to be tested rigorously for 1,000 before leaving the factory.
Glucydur Balance
Glucydur is an alloy of beryllium and bronze (aka beryllium copper aka BeCu or CuBe on the periodic table of elements) used for balance wheels. The alloy is known for its resistance to thermal expansion, non-magnetic properties and resistance to corrosion. While Glucydur is a trade name for the material used to make balance wheels, it does not necessarily refer to the design of the balance wheel. The name “Glucydur” is a trademark owned by Nivarox-FAR S.A. as of 1977, and is currently represented by the Swatch Group AG in Switzerland. The name “Glucydur” does not appear to be trademarked in USA.
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Brand Panerai Caliber Number P.5000, P45000 Movement Type Mechanical, manual-wind Lignes 15.5”’ Diameter 35.7mm Height 4.5mm thick Jewel Count 21...
Brand Bremont Caliber Number BE-36AE Movement Type Automatic, self-winding mechanical In-House? No Base Caliber Sellita SW220-1 or ETA 2824-2 or...
Brand Junghans Caliber Number J800.1 Base Caliber ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1 Movement Type Automatic, self-winding mechanical Lignes 11.5”’ Diameter...
Brand IWC (International Watch Co.) Caliber Number 69385 Movement Type Automatic, self-winding mechanical Diameter 30mm Height 7.9mm Jewel Count 33...
Brand Oris Caliber Number 641 In-House? No Base Caliber ETA 2836-2 Movement Type Automatic, self-winding mechanical Chronometer? Yes COSC? Yes...
Brand Oris Caliber Number 645 In-House? No Base Caliber ETA 2836-2 Movement Type Automatic, self-winding mechanical Lignes 11.5”’ Diameter 26mm...
Brand Oris Caliber Number 644 In-House? No Base Caliber ETA 2836-2 Movement Type Automatic, self-winding mechanical Lignes 11.5”’ Diameter 26mm...
Brand Ataelier Haute Complication Caliber Number Architecture Mécanique N°1 Watchmaker Vladimir Victor Négault In-House? Yes (with ETA/Peseux 7001 components) Movement...
Brand Chronoswiss Caliber Number C.672, C672 Base Caliber ETA/Unitas 6497-1 In-House? Not the base; some modifications developed in-house Movement Type...
This caliber JLC 899 was found in a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Date in 18K gold (reference 176.2.40.S aka Q1542520). Each caliber 899 is said to be tested rigorously for 1,000 before leaving the factory.
Manufacturer GoS (Gustafsson & Sjögren) Caliber Number GoS01 Base Caliber Martin Braun (see below) Movement Type Mechanical, manual-wind In-House? Yes...
Manufacturer Blancpain Caliber Number 13P8 Base Caliber Blancpain 1315 Type Automatic, self-winding mechanical In-House? Yes Lignes 13”’ Diameter 30.6mm Height...
Brand Maurice Lacroix Caliber Number ML 76 aka ML76 Base Caliber 6498-1 Lignes 16.5”’ Diameter 36.6mm Jewels 33 Beat Rate...
Manufacturer Sellita Caliber Number SW500 Based On ETA/Valjoux 7750 Movement Type Automatic, self-winding mechanical, chronograph Lignes 13.25” Diameter 30mm Height...
Manufacturer Sellita Caliber Number SW330-2 Evolved From SW330-1 Base Caliber Sellita SW300-1 Movement Type Automatic, self-winding mechanical Lignes 11.5”’ Diameter...
Manufacturer Sellita Caliber Number SW330, SW330-1 Base Caliber Sellita SW300-1 Lignes 11.5”’ Diameter 26.20mm Casing Diameter 25.60mm Thickness 4.10mm...
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Manufacturer Poljot, MakTime Caliber Number 3133, P3133 Movement Type Mechanical, manual-wind Lignes 14”’ Diameter 31mm Height 7.38mm Power Reserve ~42...
Brand Soprod Base Caliber A10 (A-10), A10-2 Movement Type Automatic Lignes 11.5”’ Diameter 25.60mm Height 3.6mm (not including the hands)...
Manufacturer Sellita Caliber Number SW330, SW330-1 Base Caliber Sellita SW300-1 Movement Type Automatic, self-winding mechanical Lignes 11.5”’ Diameter 26.20mm Casing...
Manufacturer Zeitwinkel Montres S.A., CH St-Imier Caliber Number ZW0103 Base Caliber Zeitwinkel ZW0102 Movement Type Automatic Linges 13.5”’ Diameter 30.40mm...
Brand Soprod Caliber Number M100 Base Caliber Soprod A10 Movement Type Automatic Lignes 11.5”’ Diameter 25.60mm Height 3.6mm (not including...
Brand Alpina Caliber Number 592 (592E pictured) Movement Type Manual wind, mechanical Diameter 12”’ (26.6mm) Thickness 4mm Jewels 15 Lift...
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