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EP1684135B1
EP1684135B1 EP05001124A EP05001124A EP1684135B1 EP 1684135 B1 EP1684135 B1 EP 1684135B1 EP 05001124 A EP05001124 A EP 05001124A EP 05001124 A EP05001124 A EP 05001124A EP 1684135 B1 EP1684135 B1 EP 1684135B1
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François Maire
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Priority to TW095100086A priority patent/TW200636404A/en
Priority to JP2006007531A priority patent/JP2006201165A/en
Priority to KR1020060004712A priority patent/KR20060084795A/en
Priority to CN200610002178A priority patent/CN100582968C/en
Priority to US11/334,572 priority patent/US7350969B2/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/0008—Cases for pocket watches and wrist watches
    • G04B37/0033—Cases for pocket watches and wrist watches with cover or bottom which can slide or turn (without a spring action)
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B39/00—Watch crystals; Fastening or sealing of crystals; Clock glasses
    • G04B39/02—Sealing crystals or glasses
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B45/00—Time pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effects

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  • the present invention relates to a watch case having a lid-bezel rotating in the plane of the watch to discover or hide at will at least one underlying display.
  • a first type of device corresponds to the so-called “reversible” or “reverso” watches, illustrated for example in patents CH 161 610 , EP 1 189 118 or WO 2004/088436 .
  • the mechanism allowing the box to be turned upside down against the bottom of the housing-support is complex. It involves articulated arms, pivots, slides, etc .... that make the final product relatively expensive, fragile and often difficult to handle.
  • a second type of device uses one or two sliding shutters in straight grooves of the box, above the display.
  • Such devices correspond for example to the embodiments described in the patents CH 331 285 , CH 337 138 and EP 1 211 577 .
  • These constructions are simpler than the previous ones, but still have the disadvantage of limiting the watch case to a rectangular shape, to create new complications, especially at the level of the horns if the flaps slide along the axis 6h - 12h.
  • Such devices also have the disadvantage of becoming more and more difficult to handle because of the gradual fouling of the slides in which the flaps slide.
  • a third type of device comprises a mobile cover rotating in the plane of the watch to discover or hide an underlying display, illustrated for example by the patent EP 0 488 355 featuring an analog and digital liquid crystal display (ACD).
  • ACD analog and digital liquid crystal display
  • a disc disposed between the rear face of the dial and LCD displays, can be rotated, either to make said displays through windows in the dial, or on the contrary to hide them. Maneuvering this cover is not possible from outside the watch, there is provided a relatively complex mechanical drive system.
  • the document FR 2 626 985 comprises a device of the third type which comprises a rotating cover outside the middle part.
  • the present invention therefore aims to overcome the drawbacks of the aforementioned prior art by providing a rotating lid-bezel watch case of simple construction and easy to manipulate to hide or discover at least one underlying display.
  • the invention relates to a watch case with rotating lid-bezel as defined in claim 1.
  • the window of the lid-bezel can occupy a position in which it is not above any display.
  • the essential assembly element of the box is constituted by a circular middle 3, traversed by a control member represented by a ring 2.
  • the upper part of the middle part 3 is entirely covered by a lid-bezel 1, movable in rotation in the plane of the watch.
  • the box contains a watch movement 9 for displaying information related to time on a display 10, eccentric with respect to the center of the box, that is to say, whose outline does not extend beyond said center.
  • the display 10 is of analog type and it also has a circular shape occupying part of the lower quarter of the housing at the usual position 6h.
  • the lid-bezel 1 comprises a window 20, having substantially the same contour as that of the display 10, and positioned above said display 10 to make it visible.
  • the lid-bezel 1 is rotated by 180 °, so the display 10 is now hidden and the window 20 is above a zone 22 of the housing having no display.
  • the zone 22 may be made so that it has the same appearance as the outer surface of the lid-bezel 1, that is to say, making the window 20 virtually invisible.
  • the figure 3 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention in which the wristwatch has a second display 12, which is represented by a digital liquid crystal display (LCD) and above which it is possible to position the window 20, the rest of the lid-bezel 1 hiding the first display 10. If it is desired to mask both displays 10, 12 at the same time, it is sufficient to turn the lid-bezel 1 by 90 ° in one direction or the other to bring the window 20 in one of the positions 19a or 19b.
  • LCD digital liquid crystal display
  • the lid-bezel 1 with two windows 20, making it possible to make two displays 10, 12 visible at the same time, or on the contrary to mask them all. two.
  • FIGS. Figures 1, 2 and 5 which is a representation in plan view to show the sectional planes corresponding to the Figures 6 and 7 .
  • the wristwatch comprises a central assembly element constituted by a middle part 3 comprising a circular junction plate 22 provided with an eccentric circular opening 4, into which a glass 11 is fitted.
  • This element of central assembly 3 allows the fastening strands of bracelets 6a, 6b, the assembly of the cover-bezel 1 to the upper part and the mounting of the movement 9 to the lower part.
  • the lid-bezel 1 covers the entire outer surface of the wristwatch and has a window 20 closed by an ice 21, having the same contour as the opening 4 and capable of being positioned above said opening, as appears more clearly in the cup of the figure 7 .
  • the lid-bezel 1 is secured to the caseband 3 by means of a holding element 15, passing through an opening 15a located in the center of the junction plate 22.
  • One end of said element 15 is driven into the thickness of the cover-bezel 1 and the other end having a groove in which is engaged a spring washer 17a, and a washer limiting the friction 17b.
  • ball pawls 18 Prior to the assembly, ball pawls 18 are placed in blind holes 18a provided in the junction plate 22, as well as a seal 13, as can be seen more clearly on the section of FIG. figure 6 .
  • the central assembly element 3 comprises another housing 8, either to lighten the product or to receive other components, for example watchmakers, in the case where the wristwatch would include another display 12. Finally we close the bottom 5, which in this case is screwed by means of screws 25.

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Abstract

The watchcase has off-centre display (10) having external surface covered by a cover-bezel (1) rotatably mounted in the plane of the case on an axis located at the centre of the case. The cover-bezel has an aperture (20) having the same contour as the display. The aperture occupies a exposed position or concealed position while rotating cover-bezel through a predetermined angle.

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DOMAINE TECHNIQUETECHNICAL AREA

La présente invention concerne une boîte de montre comportant un couvercle-lunette tournant dans le plan de la montre pour découvrir ou masquer à volonté au moins un affichage sous-jacent.The present invention relates to a watch case having a lid-bezel rotating in the plane of the watch to discover or hide at will at least one underlying display.

ARRIÈRE-PLAN TECHNOLOGIQUETECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND

Il a déjà été proposé de nombreux dispositifs permettant de masquer l'affichage d'une pièce d'horlogerie, soit pour le protéger comme c'était le cas dans les montres de poche, soit dans un but esthétique, par exemple dans les montres-bracelets auxquelles on voulait donner l'aspect d'une pièce de joaillerie, en dehors des courts instants où on souhaitait consulter l'heure.It has already been proposed many devices to hide the display of a timepiece, either to protect it as was the case in pocket watches, or for aesthetic purposes, for example in watches- bracelets to which one wanted to give the appearance of a piece of jewelery, apart from the short moments where one wished to consult the time.

Un premier type de dispositifs correspond aux montres dites « réversibles » ou « reverso », illustrées par exemple dans les brevets CH 161 610 , EP 1 189 118 ou WO 2004/088436 . Quel que soit le mode de réalisation décrit, le mécanisme permettant un retournement de la boîte à 180° contre le fond du boîtier-support est complexe. Il met en jeu des bras articulés, des pivots, des glissières, etc.... qui rendent le produit final relativement coûteux, voire fragile et bien souvent difficile à manipuler.A first type of device corresponds to the so-called "reversible" or "reverso" watches, illustrated for example in patents CH 161 610 , EP 1 189 118 or WO 2004/088436 . Regardless of the embodiment described, the mechanism allowing the box to be turned upside down against the bottom of the housing-support is complex. It involves articulated arms, pivots, slides, etc .... that make the final product relatively expensive, fragile and often difficult to handle.

Pour atteindre le même objectif, un deuxième type de dispositifs fait appel à un ou deux volets coulissants dans des rainures rectilignes de la boîte, au dessus de l'affichage. De tels dispositifs correspondent par exemple aux modes de réalisation décrits dans les brevets CH 331 285 , CH 337 138 et EP 1 211 577 . Ces constructions sont plus simples que les précédentes, mais ont encore comme inconvénient de limiter la boîte de montre à une forme rectangulaire, à créer de nouvelles complications, en particulier au niveau des cornes si les volets glissent selon l'axe 6h - 12h. De tels dispositifs ont également comme inconvénient de devenir de plus en plus difficile à manipuler à cause de l'encrassement progressif des glissières dans lesquelles coulissent les volets.To achieve the same goal, a second type of device uses one or two sliding shutters in straight grooves of the box, above the display. Such devices correspond for example to the embodiments described in the patents CH 331 285 , CH 337 138 and EP 1 211 577 . These constructions are simpler than the previous ones, but still have the disadvantage of limiting the watch case to a rectangular shape, to create new complications, especially at the level of the horns if the flaps slide along the axis 6h - 12h. Such devices also have the disadvantage of becoming more and more difficult to handle because of the gradual fouling of the slides in which the flaps slide.

Un troisième type de dispositifs comporte un cache mobile en rotation dans le plan de la montre pour découvrir ou masquer un affichage sous-jacent, illustré par exemple par le brevet EP 0 488 355 comportant un affichage analogique et digital à cristaux liquides (ACD). Dans le dispositif décrit un disque, disposé entre la face arrière du cadran et des affichages LCD, peut être tourné, soit pour faire apparaître lesdits affichages à travers des fenêtres pratiquées dans le cadran, soit au contraire les masquer. La manoeuvre de ce cache n'étant pas possible depuis l'extérieur de la montre, il est prévu un système d'entraînement mécanique relativement complexe. Le document FR 2 626 985 comporte un dispositif du troisième type qui comporte un cache rotatif extérieur à la carrure.A third type of device comprises a mobile cover rotating in the plane of the watch to discover or hide an underlying display, illustrated for example by the patent EP 0 488 355 featuring an analog and digital liquid crystal display (ACD). In the device described a disc, disposed between the rear face of the dial and LCD displays, can be rotated, either to make said displays through windows in the dial, or on the contrary to hide them. Maneuvering this cover is not possible from outside the watch, there is provided a relatively complex mechanical drive system. The document FR 2 626 985 comprises a device of the third type which comprises a rotating cover outside the middle part.

RÉSUMÉ DE L'INVENTIONSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

La présente invention vise donc à pallier les inconvénients de l'art antérieur précité en procurant une boîte de montre à couvercle-lunette tournant de construction simple et facile à manipuler pour masquer ou découvrir au moins un affichage sous-jacent.The present invention therefore aims to overcome the drawbacks of the aforementioned prior art by providing a rotating lid-bezel watch case of simple construction and easy to manipulate to hide or discover at least one underlying display.

A cet effet l'invention a pour objet une boîte de montre à couvercle-lunette tournant comme définie dans la revendication 1.For this purpose the invention relates to a watch case with rotating lid-bezel as defined in claim 1.

Ainsi par rotation du couvercle-lunette il est facile de modifier l'aspect de la montre dans un but esthétique et/ou pour protéger l'affichage sous-jacent.Thus by rotating the lid-bezel it is easy to change the appearance of the watch for aesthetic purposes and / or to protect the underlying display.

Avec la même construction il est également possible d'avoir plus d'un affichage dans la mesure où la fenêtre du couvercle-lunette peut occuper une position dans laquelle elle ne se trouve au dessus d'aucun affichage. On peut par exemple avoir deux affichages symétriques par rapport au centre de rotation du couvercle-lunette, l'un de type digital, l'autre de type analogique.With the same construction it is also possible to have more than one display in that the window of the lid-bezel can occupy a position in which it is not above any display. One can for example have two displays symmetrical with respect to the center of rotation of the lid-bezel, one of the digital type, the other of analog type.

BRÈVE DESCRIPTION DES DESSINSBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront plus clairement dans la description qui suit d'exemples de réalisation, donnés à titre illustratif et non limitatif en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un premier mode de réalisation d'une montre-bracelet selon l'invention présentée avec un affichage visible ;
  • la figure 2 correspond à la figure 1 lorsque l'affichage est masqué ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective d'un deuxième mode de réalisation d'une montre bracelet selon l'invention présentée avec un deuxième affichage visible ;
  • la figure 4 est une représentation en perspective éclatée de la montre-bracelet représentée à la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue de dessus de la montre bracelet représentée à la figure 1
  • la figure 6 est une coupe selon la ligne VI-VI de la figure 5, et
  • la figure 7 est une coupe selon la ligne VII-VII de la figure 5.
Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly in the following description of exemplary embodiments, given by way of non-limiting illustration with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a wristwatch according to the invention presented with a visible display;
  • the figure 2 corresponds to the figure 1 when the display is hidden;
  • the figure 3 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a wristwatch according to the invention presented with a second visible display;
  • the figure 4 is an exploded perspective representation of the wristwatch shown in the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 5 is a top view of the wristwatch shown in the figure 1
  • the figure 6 is a section along the line VI-VI of the figure 5 , and
  • the figure 7 is a section along line VII-VII of the figure 5 .

DESCRIPTION DÉTAILLÉE DE L'INVENTIONDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Dans un exemple illustratif donné ici pour mieux comprendre la présente invention et correspondant à une montre-bracelet, représentée par les figures 1 et 2, l'élément d'assemblage essentiel de la boîte est constitué par une carrure circulaire 3, traversée par un organe de commande représenté par une couronne 2. La partie supérieure de la carrure 3 est entièrement recouverte par un couvercle-lunette 1, mobile en rotation dans le plan de la montre. Comme cela sera décrit plus en détails par la suite, la boîte renferme un mouvement horloger 9 permettant d'afficher des informations liées au temps sur un affichage 10, excentré par rapport au centre de la boîte, c'est-à-dire dont le contour ne s'étend pas au delà dudit centre. Dans cet exemple, l'affichage 10 est de type analogique et il a également une forme circulaire occupant une partie du quart inférieur du boîtier à la position usuelle 6h.In an illustrative example given here to better understand the present invention and corresponding to a wristwatch, represented by the Figures 1 and 2 , the essential assembly element of the box is constituted by a circular middle 3, traversed by a control member represented by a ring 2. The upper part of the middle part 3 is entirely covered by a lid-bezel 1, movable in rotation in the plane of the watch. As will be described in more detail later, the box contains a watch movement 9 for displaying information related to time on a display 10, eccentric with respect to the center of the box, that is to say, whose outline does not extend beyond said center. In this example, the display 10 is of analog type and it also has a circular shape occupying part of the lower quarter of the housing at the usual position 6h.

Comme on le voit sur la figure 1, le couvercle-lunette 1 comporte une fenêtre 20, ayant sensiblement le même contour que celui de l'affichage 10, et positionnée au dessus dudit affichage 10 pour le rendre visible.As we see on the figure 1 , the lid-bezel 1 comprises a window 20, having substantially the same contour as that of the display 10, and positioned above said display 10 to make it visible.

A la figure 2, on a fait tourner le couvercle-lunette 1 de 180°, de sorte l'affichage 10 est maintenant masqué et que la fenêtre 20 se trouve au dessus d'une zone 22 du boîtier ne comportant aucun affichage. Dans un but esthétique, la zone 22 peut être réalisée de telle sorte qu'elle ait la même apparence que la surface extérieure du couvercle-lunette 1, c'est-à-dire en rendant pratiquement invisible la fenêtre 20.To the figure 2 , the lid-bezel 1 is rotated by 180 °, so the display 10 is now hidden and the window 20 is above a zone 22 of the housing having no display. For aesthetic purposes, the zone 22 may be made so that it has the same appearance as the outer surface of the lid-bezel 1, that is to say, making the window 20 virtually invisible.

La figure 3 illustre un mode de réalisation de la présente invention dans lequel la montre-bracelet comporte un deuxième affichage 12, qui est représenté par un affichage digital à cristaux liquides (LCD) et au dessus duquel il est possible de venir positionner la fenêtre 20, le reste du couvercle-lunette 1 masquant le premier affichage 10. Si on souhaite masquer en même temps les deux affichages 10, 12, il suffit de tourner le couvercle-lunette 1 de 90° dans un sens ou dans l'autre pour amener la fenêtre 20 dans l'une des positions 19a ou 19b.The figure 3 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention in which the wristwatch has a second display 12, which is represented by a digital liquid crystal display (LCD) and above which it is possible to position the window 20, the rest of the lid-bezel 1 hiding the first display 10. If it is desired to mask both displays 10, 12 at the same time, it is sufficient to turn the lid-bezel 1 by 90 ° in one direction or the other to bring the window 20 in one of the positions 19a or 19b.

Selon les souhaits du constructeur, il serait évidemment possible dans le cadre de l'invention de réaliser le couvercle-lunette 1 avec deux fenêtres 20, permettant de rendre visibles deux affichages 10, 12 en même temps, ou au contraire de les masquer tous les deux.According to the wishes of the manufacturer, it would obviously be possible in the context of the invention to make the lid-bezel 1 with two windows 20, making it possible to make two displays 10, 12 visible at the same time, or on the contrary to mask them all. two.

En se référant maintenant aux figures 4 à 7 on décrit ci-après les détails de construction de l'exemple illustratif représenté aux figures 1, 2 et 5 qui est une représentation en vue de dessus pour montrer les plans de coupe correspondant aux figures 6 et 7.Referring now to Figures 4 to 7 the construction details of the illustrative example shown in FIGS. Figures 1, 2 and 5 which is a representation in plan view to show the sectional planes corresponding to the Figures 6 and 7 .

Dans la représentation en perspective éclatée de la figure 4, on voit que la montre-bracelet comporte un élément d'assemblage central constitué par une carrure 3 comportant un plateau de jonction circulaire 22 pourvu d'une ouverture circulaire 4 excentrée, dans laquelle vient s'emboîter une glace 11. Cet élément d'assemblage central 3 permet la fixation des brins de bracelets 6a, 6b, l'assemblage du couvercle-lunette 1 à la partie supérieure et le montage du mouvement 9 à la partie inférieure.In the exploded perspective representation of the figure 4 it can be seen that the wristwatch comprises a central assembly element constituted by a middle part 3 comprising a circular junction plate 22 provided with an eccentric circular opening 4, into which a glass 11 is fitted. This element of central assembly 3 allows the fastening strands of bracelets 6a, 6b, the assembly of the cover-bezel 1 to the upper part and the mounting of the movement 9 to the lower part.

Le couvercle-lunette 1 recouvre toute la surface extérieure de la montre-bracelet et comporte une fenêtre 20 obturée par une glace 21, ayant le même contour que l'ouverture 4 et susceptible de se positionner au dessus de ladite ouverture, comme cela apparaît plus clairement dans la coupe de la figure 7. Le couvercle-lunette 1 est assujetti à la carrure 3 au moyen d'un élément de maintien 15, traversant une ouverture 15a située au centre du plateau de jonction 22. Une extrémité dudit élément 15 est chassée dans l'épaisseur du couvercle-lunette 1, et l'autre extrémité comportant une rainure dans laquelle vient s'en s'engager un circlip 16 après interposition d'une rondelle d'élasticité 17a, et d'une rondelle limitant le frottement 17b. Préalablement au montage, on met en place des cliquets à bille 18 dans des trous borgnes 18a prévus dans le plateau de jonction 22, ainsi qu'un joint d'étanchéité 13, comme on le voit plus clairement sur la coupe de la figure 6.The lid-bezel 1 covers the entire outer surface of the wristwatch and has a window 20 closed by an ice 21, having the same contour as the opening 4 and capable of being positioned above said opening, as appears more clearly in the cup of the figure 7 . The lid-bezel 1 is secured to the caseband 3 by means of a holding element 15, passing through an opening 15a located in the center of the junction plate 22. One end of said element 15 is driven into the thickness of the cover-bezel 1 and the other end having a groove in which is engaged a circlip 16 after interposition of a spring washer 17a, and a washer limiting the friction 17b. Prior to the assembly, ball pawls 18 are placed in blind holes 18a provided in the junction plate 22, as well as a seal 13, as can be seen more clearly on the section of FIG. figure 6 .

Il est ensuite possible de procéder au montage de la partie inférieure en plaçant le mouvement 9 et son joint d'étanchéité 14 dans un logement 7 prévu à cet effet comme on le voit sur la coupe de la figure 7. On voit également que l'élément d'assemblage central 3 comporte un autre logement 8, soit pour alléger le produit soit pour recevoir d'autres composants, par exemple horlogers, dans le cas où la montre-bracelet comporterait un autre affichage 12. Finalement on ferme le fond 5, qui dans ce cas est vissé au moyen de vis 25.It is then possible to assemble the lower part by placing the movement 9 and its seal 14 in a housing 7 provided for this purpose as seen on the section of the figure 7 . We also see that the central assembly element 3 comprises another housing 8, either to lighten the product or to receive other components, for example watchmakers, in the case where the wristwatch would include another display 12. Finally we close the bottom 5, which in this case is screwed by means of screws 25.

La description précédente a été faite en référence à une montre ayant une boîte circulaire. Toutefois compte tenu de la rotation du couvercle lunette autour d'un élément central de maintien 15, on comprendra qu'on n'est pas limité à une forme circulaire. En effectuant des modifications à la portée de l'homme de l'art, concernant par exemple la forme et l'emplacement du joint d'étanchéité 13, il est possible de réaliser selon le même principe une montre-bracelet ayant une boîte de forme oblongue, rectangulaire ou ovale.The foregoing description has been made with reference to a watch having a circular box. However, given the rotation of the bezel lid around a central holding element 15, it will be understood that it is not limited to a circular shape. By making modifications within the reach of those skilled in the art, concerning for example the shape and location of the seal 13, it is possible to carry out according to the same principle a wristwatch having a form box. oblong, rectangular or oval.

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  1. Watchcase with a rotating cover-bezel (1) including a middle part (3) closed by a back cover (5) delimiting a housing (7) provided for receiving a watch movement (9) including at least one off-centre display (10, 12), the cover-bezel (1) being rotatably mounted in the plane of the case about an axis (15) located at the centre of the case and including at least one aperture (20) having the same contour as the display (10, 12), the cover-bezel (1) being arranged for occupying by rotating a first position making a first display (10) visible and a second position making a second display (12) visible, characterized in that the cover-bezel (1) includes a third position in rotation in which no display (10, 12) is visible.
  2. Watchcase according to claim 1, characterized in that one display (10) is of the analogue type and the other display (12) is of the digital liquid crystal type (LCD).
  3. Watchcase according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes ball catches (18) arranged between the middle part (3) and the cover-bezel (1) to hold the latter in a determined position.
  4. Watchcase according to claim 1, characterized in that, when no display (10, 12) is visible, the aperture (20) of the cover-bezel (1) is positioned above a portion (22) of the case having the same appearance as the external surface of the cover-bezel (1).
  5. Watchcase according to claim 1, characterized in that a crystal (11) is mounted on the display (10) and the aperture (20) is closed by another crystal (21).
  6. Watchcase according to claim 5, characterized in that the crystals (11, 21) of the display (10) and the aperture (20) have curves provided to produce a magnifying effect.
  7. Watchcase according to claim 1, characterized in that the middle part (3) and the cover-bezel (1) have a circular shape.
  8. Watchcase according to claim 1, characterized in that the middle part (3) and the cover-bezel (1) have an oblong shape.
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EP05001124A EP1684135B1 (en) 2005-01-20 2005-01-20 Watch case with rotating cover-bezel
AT05001124T ATE396437T1 (en) 2005-01-20 2005-01-20 CLOCK CASE WITH ROTATING COVER OUTER RING
DE602005006959T DE602005006959D1 (en) 2005-01-20 2005-01-20 Watch case with revolving lid outer ring
TW095100086A TW200636404A (en) 2005-01-20 2006-01-02 Watchcase with rotating cover-bezel
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