Shock Absorber

The shock absorber of a watch is a crucial invention that allows watch movements to be more durable and withstand drops and knocks without breaking a pivot. Learn about the different brands of shock absorbers for watches.

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Citizen/Miyota Parashock

Parashock is the name of Citizen Watch Company’s proprietary anti-shock system for mechanical/automatic watch movements. In technical terms, it is...

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Kif Parechoc (Anti-Shock)

KIF is an anti-shock system made by Kif Parechoc, SA. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in...

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1017

Nivachoc

Nivachoc (aka Nivashock) is an anti-shock device that was developed by Neuchâtel based Nivarox-FAR around 2003-2004. It was first introduced...

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120

Novodiac (Anti-Shock)

Novodiac is a shock absorber made by Incabloc. It is a Swiss made, removable anti-shock system found in a wide...

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220

Rolex Paraflex

Paraflex is the name of Rolex’s proprietary anti-shock system for their automatic watch movements. In technical terms, it is a...

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816

Seiko Diashock

Diashock is the name of Seiko Watch Corporations’s proprietary anti-shock system (or shock absorber) for mechanical/automatic watch movements. It was...

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1435

Seiko Caliber NH15A

PTS-Resources Caliber JHLS-32

Orient Caliber 46B46

Citizen Caliber 2502

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Shock Absorber

Citizen/Miyota Parashock

Kif Parechoc (Anti-Shock)

Nivachoc

Novodiac (Anti-Shock)

Rolex Paraflex

Seiko Diashock

Seiko Caliber NH15A

PTS-Resources Caliber JHLS-32

Orient Caliber 46B46

Citizen Caliber 2502

Seiko Caliber NH15A

PTS-Resources Caliber JHLS-32

Orient Caliber 46B46

Citizen Caliber 2502

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