Felsa 690

 
Felsa 690 |

Felsa 690

Description

The Felsa Bidynator movement (here caliber 690, the second generation of “Bidynator” movements), was the first one, to wind in both rotor directions. It is the precessor of the modern selfwindig wristwatch.

Technical data

Manufacturer:Felsa
Caliber:690
Size:11 1/2'''
A/h:18000
Number of jewels:17
Escapement:Pallet lever
Balance types:Nickel screw balance
Shock protection(s):Incabloc
Balance bearing / direction hairspring:Clockwise
Adjust mechanism:Swan neck
Features:
  • SCD (direct center seconds)
  • AUT (selfwinding)
Production period:1947-
References:Flume: 1949 I 54
Mentioning in literature (years):1959
Data sheet:1952, 1953
Hint: The jewel count, the types of balances used, and the shock protections employed refer only to the specimens held in the archive and are therefore not relevant for the precise identification of the movement.