EP2630887A1 - Wristwatch provided with a clasp - Google Patents

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EP2630887A1
EP2630887A1 EP12156671.5A EP12156671A EP2630887A1 EP 2630887 A1 EP2630887 A1 EP 2630887A1 EP 12156671 A EP12156671 A EP 12156671A EP 2630887 A1 EP2630887 A1 EP 2630887A1
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Philippe Loetscher
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CK Montres et Bijoux Co SA
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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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/14—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like
    • A44C5/145—Hooks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/20—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for open straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/2042—Fasteners provided with a turnable clamping lever
    • 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
    • G04B37/14—Suspending devices, supports or stands for time-pieces insofar as they form part of the case
    • G04B37/1486—Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet

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  • the present invention relates to the field of watchmaking and in particular the field of clasps associated with watchbands.
  • the clasp for a flexible bracelet formed of a loop and a barb is known through a strand of the bracelet through a hole among a plurality of holes provided for this purpose.
  • clasp fasteners are used.
  • Other types of clasps have also been proposed, for example devices with side pushbuttons or devices with a cover-valve assembled to a strand of the bracelet and trapping a closure element assembled to the other strand of the bracelet.
  • the lid is for example closed by a locking system notch or pressure or by a push button system.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a new clasp which is easy to handle and which is of simple construction. According to a particular object of the invention, it is provided that the clasp can be actuated on the side of the watch case and that it contributes to the aesthetic appearance of this watch case.
  • the present invention generally relates to a watch comprising a box for a watch movement, a bracelet and a clasp.
  • the clasp comprises a lever, a link secured to the lever and defining a first axis of rotation about which the rod and this lever can be rotated, a first closure element mounted on the rod so as to be rotated around a second axis of rotation remote from the first axis of rotation, and a second closure element cooperating with the first closure element to allow closure and opening of the clasp according to the lever is respectively in a closed position, wherein the first and second closure members are assembled, and in an open position in which these first and second closure members can be easily or separated from each other.
  • the clasp is arranged so that the first closure element is rotated, at least initially around a third axis of rotation, when the lever is actuated from its closed position to its open position, the second axis of rotation being positioned relative to the first axis of rotation so that, when the lever is actuated from its closed position to its open position, this second axis of rotation undergoes a displacement whose resultant has, in projection in a geometric plane comprising the first axis of rotation and the third axis of rotation, a component which is non-zero and oriented towards the third axis of rotation.
  • the second axis of rotation undergoes a reverse movement when the lever is actuated from its open position to its closed position.
  • the clasp defines a mechanical toggle clasp, the link being arranged so that the second axis of rotation is located below the aforementioned geometric plane, relatively to the inside of the bracelet, when the lever is in its closed position, and that second axis of rotation passes above this geometric plane when the lever is actuated from its closed position to its open position.
  • the bracelet is formed and connected to the watch case so as to exert, without tightening the wrist of a user, a certain traction force on the second closure element and / or on the first element closure when the clasp is closed, this pulling force assuring the assembly of the first and second closing elements when the lever is in its closed position.
  • the clasp is arranged at one end of the wristband on the side of the watch case, the second closure element being connected to a rigid part integral with this box or the connecting rod being mounted on a rigid part secured to this box so as to be able to turn about the first axis of rotation.
  • the lever extends over the watch case in its closed position, the lever having at least one opening to reveal at least partially the display of the watch.
  • This wristwatch includes a box 4 for a watch movement, a bracelet 8 formed of two parts 8A and 8B rigid material having a certain flexibility, and a clasp 12 associated with this bracelet.
  • the clasp 12 is arranged at one end of said bracelet 8 on the side of the box 4. It comprises a lever 14, a rod 16 integral with the lever and having a first axis of rotation 24 around which the rod and this lever can be rotated.
  • the clasp further comprises a first closure member 18, mounted on the rod so as to be rotatable about a second axis of rotation 26 remote from the first axis of rotation, and a second closure member 20 cooperating with the first closure member for closing and opening the clasp according to whether the lever is respectively in a closed position ( Figure 1 ), wherein the first and second closure members are assembled, and in an open position ( Figure 2 ) in which these first and second closure elements can be separated from each other.
  • the second axis of rotation 26 is rotated about the first axis 24 when the lever is actuated.
  • this first axis being fixed relative to the box since the link 16 is mounted here on a portion 32 rigidly connected to this box, the second axis therefore passes from an initial position 26 I to a final position 26 F as indicated in the Figure 5 .
  • the first closure element is formed by a loop 18.
  • This loop is generally rectangular in shape and open on the side of the link 16.
  • the two end portions of this loop are respectively inserted into two collinear circular holes 34A and 34B which define the second axis of rotation 26, these two circular holes being respectively provided in two similar distinct elements 16A and 16B forming the link 16 and interconnected by the base of the lever 14. Between the two elements 16A and 16B is inserted the portion 32 secured to the box 4.
  • the loop 18 can be replaced by an element having the general shape of a T and the hook is then machined in its middle part to obtain two claws which retain respectively the two half-bars defining the transverse upper bar of the T, the vertical bar of this T passing between these two claws.
  • the second closure member is formed by a hook 20.
  • the hook forms an end of the rigid bracelet.
  • This hook can be formed in other variants by a separate element assembled to the bracelet 8.
  • Aux Figures 1 to 4 8B part of the bracelet continues by a portion surrounding the box 4 which is completed by the portion 32 which is mounted on the rod 16.
  • the part 32 can be directly attached to the box or be made of material with at least a part of this box.
  • the lever 14 is folded on the side of the watch case in its closed position.
  • this lever extends over the watch case in its closed position and has at least one opening 15 to reveal at least partially the display of the watch under the glass 7 of the box 4.
  • the box 4 penetrates or passes through the opening 15 of the lever when it is closed.
  • the hook is provided integral with the box and the assembly formed of the rod, the lever and the loop is secured to the portion 8A of the bracelet.
  • the loop 18 is rotated, at least initially around a third axis of rotation 28 I , when the lever 14 is actuated from its closed position to its open position.
  • the second axis of rotation 26 is positioned relative to the first axis of rotation 24 so that, when the lever is actuated from its closed position to its open position, this second axis of rotation undergoes a displacement whose resultant R a, in projection in a geometric plane 30 comprising said first axis of rotation and said third axis of rotation, a component P R which is non-zero and oriented towards the third axis of rotation 28 I.
  • This second axis of rotation undergoes a reverse movement when the lever is actuated from its open position to its closed position.
  • the loop 18 pulls on the hook 20 when the clasp is closed and thus decreases the length of the bracelet relative to the open position of the lever. This allows generating or increasing the voltage on the especially when its length is adjusted around the wrist of the user of the wristwatch 2 in the open position of the lever with the loop introduced into the hook. It will be noted that, when the lever is actuated, the loop 18 undergoes a complex movement that can be decomposed into a rotation and a translation.
  • the third axis of rotation moves between an initial position 28 I and a final position 28 F represented approximately at the Figure 5 this final position depending on various parameters and in particular a tensile force exerted by the hook as indicated below and the displacement of this hook during the opening of the clasp.
  • the bracelet 8 is arranged so that its two rigid but flexible portions 8A and 8B abut one against the other at a hinge 36 in a configuration as shown in FIG. Figure 2 wherein the hook is at a distance from the first axis of rotation which is greater than the distance between them when the clasp is closed.
  • the bracelet is formed and connected to said box so as to exert, without tightening the wrist of a user, a certain traction force on the second closure element and / or on the first closing element when the clasp is closed, this pulling force ensuring the assembly of the first and second closure elements when said lever is in its closed position.
  • the clasp 12 defines a mechanical toggle clasp, the rod 16 being arranged so that the second axis of rotation 26 is located below the geometric plane 30, relative to the inside of the bracelet, when the lever 14 is in its closed position (second axis 26 I ), and that second axis of rotation passes above this geometric plane 30 when the lever is actuated from its closed position to its open position (second axis 26 F ), as shown schematically in FIG. Figure 5 .
  • the hook is at first approached to the link and more particularly to the first axis 24 before finally moving away from it an upper distance for allow the opening of the clasp 12.
  • the toggle system in the presence of a certain tension in the bracelet allows the clasp to be maintained in its closed configuration, it is provided in a variant, shown in FIG. Figure 6 , to ensure the closed position of the lever.
  • a first locking element 40 cooperating with a second complementary locking element 44, arranged on a part of the watch case opposite or against which the lever is placed when the clasp is closed.
  • the locking system is a notched system in which a nose 40 formed at a side wall of a recess 38 is forced into a recess 42 by passing over a bead 44 defined by this hollow.
  • the lever can be released when actuated by a user to open the clasp.
  • Other locking systems may be provided by those skilled in the art.
  • FIG. 7 to 9 a second embodiment of a wristwatch according to the invention.
  • This second mode is essentially distinguished from the first mode by the positioning of the clasp which is conventionally substantially vis-à-vis the box 4, that is to say, the underside of the wrist of a user.
  • the clasp 12 is similar to that described above and will not be described again here in detail. Note that the lever 14B has no window.
  • the bracelet 8 is formed of two strands 9 and 10 each having a first end assembled to the watch case 4 by a fastening device 5, respectively 6.
  • the two strands of the strap are formed of a rigid material having some flexibility. They may be for example metal or synthetic material such as hard plastic.
  • the ends of the bracelet abut against parts of said box respectively at the two devices in a configuration where the second closure element 20 is at a distance said first axis of rotation 24 which is greater than the distance between them when the clasp is closed.
  • FIG. 9 it is intended to ensure or maintain the closed position of the lever 14B by a locking system type snap.
  • a knob 48 having substantially the shape of a ball is attached to the strand 9 of the bracelet and is inserted by force into a hole 50 made in the lever 14B. This hole has a concave side wall.
  • Other embodiments for locking the lever 14B in its closed position may be provided by those skilled in the art.
  • the part of the bracelet on which the link 16 is mounted forms a separate element of the strand 9 which is attached to one end of this bracelet strand.
  • the hook 20 is formed by a separate element of the strand 10 at the end of which it is fixed.
  • the strands of the bracelet are flexible, for example leather, because the lever is held in its closed position by the locking system provided.
  • some tension may appear when closing the clasp so as to generate a certain tensile force on the hook 20 due to wrist tightening.

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Abstract

The wristwatch (2) has first and second fastening elements separated from each other. The first fastening element undergoes a rotation about a first axis of rotation when a lever (14) is actuated from a closed position to an open position. A second axis of rotation is positioned to a third axis of rotation such that the second axis of rotation undergoes a motion when the lever is actuated from the closed position to the open position. The second axis of rotation undergoes a reverse motion when the lever is actuated from the open position to the closed position. The first fastening element is formed by a buckle (18). The second fastening element is formed by a hook (20).

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Domaine techniqueTechnical area

La présente invention concerne le domaine de l'habillage horloger et en particulier le domaine des fermoirs associés aux bracelets de montre.The present invention relates to the field of watchmaking and in particular the field of clasps associated with watchbands.

Arrière-plan technologiqueTechnological background

De nombreuses montres-bracelets ont été proposées avec différents types de fermoir. On connaît bien le fermoir pour bracelet souple formé d'une boucle et d'un ardillon traversant un brin du bracelet par un trou parmi une pluralité de trous prévus à cet effet. En particulier pour les bracelets formés de maillons métalliques ou en céramique, on utilise des fermoirs à boucle déployante. D'autres types de fermoirs ont également été proposés, par exemple des dispositifs avec des boutons-poussoirs latéraux ou des dispositifs avec un couvercle-clapet assemblé à un brin du bracelet et emprisonnant un élément de fermeture assemblé à l'autre brin du bracelet. Le couvercle est par exemple fermé par un système de fermeture à cran ou à pression ou encore par un système à bouton-poussoir.Many wristwatches have been offered with different types of clasp. The clasp for a flexible bracelet formed of a loop and a barb is known through a strand of the bracelet through a hole among a plurality of holes provided for this purpose. Especially for bracelets formed of metal or ceramic links, clasp fasteners are used. Other types of clasps have also been proposed, for example devices with side pushbuttons or devices with a cover-valve assembled to a strand of the bracelet and trapping a closure element assembled to the other strand of the bracelet. The lid is for example closed by a locking system notch or pressure or by a push button system.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

La présente invention a pour but de fournir un nouveau fermoir qui soit facile à manipuler et qui soit de construction simple. Selon un but particulier de l'invention, il est prévu que le fermoir puisse être actionné du côté de la boîte de montre et qu'il participe à l'aspect esthétique de cette boîte de montre.The object of the present invention is to provide a new clasp which is easy to handle and which is of simple construction. According to a particular object of the invention, it is provided that the clasp can be actuated on the side of the watch case and that it contributes to the aesthetic appearance of this watch case.

A cet effet, la présente invention concerne généralement une montre comprenant une boîte pour un mouvement horloger, un bracelet et un fermoir. Le fermoir comprend un levier, une biellette solidaire du levier et définissant un premier axe de rotation autour duquel cette biellette et ce levier peuvent subir une rotation, un premier élément de fermeture monté sur la biellette de manière à pouvoir subir une rotation autour d'un deuxième axe de rotation distant du premier axe de rotation, et un deuxième élément de fermeture coopérant avec le premier élément de fermeture pour permettre la fermeture et l'ouverture du fermoir selon que le levier est respectivement dans une position fermée, dans laquelle les premier et deuxième éléments de fermeture sont assemblés, et dans une position ouverte dans laquelle ces premier et deuxième éléments de fermeture peuvent être aisément ou sont séparés l'un de l'autre. Le fermoir est agencé de manière que le premier élément de fermeture subit une rotation, au moins initialement autour d'un troisième axe de rotation, lorsque le levier est actionné depuis sa position fermée jusqu'à sa position ouverte, le deuxième axe de rotation étant positionné relativement au premier axe de rotation de manière que, lorsque le levier est actionné depuis sa position fermée jusqu'à sa position ouverte, ce deuxième axe de rotation subisse un déplacement dont la résultante a, en projection dans un plan géométrique comprenant le premier axe de rotation et le troisième axe de rotation, une composante qui est non nulle et orientée en direction du troisième axe de rotation. Le deuxième axe de rotation subit un déplacement inverse lorsque le levier est actionné depuis sa position ouverte jusqu'à sa position fermée.For this purpose, the present invention generally relates to a watch comprising a box for a watch movement, a bracelet and a clasp. The clasp comprises a lever, a link secured to the lever and defining a first axis of rotation about which the rod and this lever can be rotated, a first closure element mounted on the rod so as to be rotated around a second axis of rotation remote from the first axis of rotation, and a second closure element cooperating with the first closure element to allow closure and opening of the clasp according to the lever is respectively in a closed position, wherein the first and second closure members are assembled, and in an open position in which these first and second closure members can be easily or separated from each other. The clasp is arranged so that the first closure element is rotated, at least initially around a third axis of rotation, when the lever is actuated from its closed position to its open position, the second axis of rotation being positioned relative to the first axis of rotation so that, when the lever is actuated from its closed position to its open position, this second axis of rotation undergoes a displacement whose resultant has, in projection in a geometric plane comprising the first axis of rotation and the third axis of rotation, a component which is non-zero and oriented towards the third axis of rotation. The second axis of rotation undergoes a reverse movement when the lever is actuated from its open position to its closed position.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, le fermoir définit un fermoir à genouillère mécanique, la biellette étant agencée de manière que le deuxième axe de rotation est situé au-dessous du plan géométrique susmentionné, relativement à l'intérieur du bracelet, lorsque le levier est dans sa position fermée, et que ce deuxième axe de rotation passe au-dessus de ce plan géométrique lorsque le levier est actionné depuis sa position fermée jusqu'à sa position ouverte.According to a preferred embodiment, the clasp defines a mechanical toggle clasp, the link being arranged so that the second axis of rotation is located below the aforementioned geometric plane, relatively to the inside of the bracelet, when the lever is in its closed position, and that second axis of rotation passes above this geometric plane when the lever is actuated from its closed position to its open position.

Selon une variante préférée, le bracelet est formé et relié à la boîte de montre de manière à exercer, sans pour autant serrer le poignet d'un utilisateur, une certaine force de traction sur le deuxième élément de fermeture et/ou sur le premier élément de fermeture lorsque le fermoir est fermé, cette force de traction assurant l'assemblage des premier et deuxième éléments de fermeture lorsque le levier est dans sa position fermée.According to a preferred variant, the bracelet is formed and connected to the watch case so as to exert, without tightening the wrist of a user, a certain traction force on the second closure element and / or on the first element closure when the clasp is closed, this pulling force assuring the assembly of the first and second closing elements when the lever is in its closed position.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, le fermoir est agencé à une extrémité du bracelet du côté de la boîte de montre, le deuxième élément de fermeture étant relié à une partie rigide solidaire de cette boîte ou la biellette étant montée sur une partie rigide solidaire de cette boîte de manière à pouvoir tourner autour du premier axe de rotation.According to a particular embodiment, the clasp is arranged at one end of the wristband on the side of the watch case, the second closure element being connected to a rigid part integral with this box or the connecting rod being mounted on a rigid part secured to this box so as to be able to turn about the first axis of rotation.

Selon une variante, le levier s'étend par-dessus la boîte de montre dans sa position fermée, ce levier présentant au moins une ouverture pour laisser apparaître au moins partiellement l'affichage de la montre.Alternatively, the lever extends over the watch case in its closed position, the lever having at least one opening to reveal at least partially the display of the watch.

D'autres caractéristiques particulières de l'invention seront exposées ci-après dans la description détaillée de l'invention.Other particular features of the invention will be described below in the detailed description of the invention.

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L'invention sera décrite ci-après à l'aide de dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemples nullement limitatifs, dans lesquels :

  • La Figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'une montre-bracelet selon un premier mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention;
  • La Figure 2 est une vue en perspective depuis le côté de la montre-bracelet de la Figure 1 avec le fermoir ouvert;
  • La Figure 3 est une vue partielle en perspective depuis le dessus de la montre-bracelet de la Figure 1 avec le fermoir ouvert;
  • La Figure 4 est une vue de côté de la montre-bracelet de la Figure 1 avec le fermoir fermé;
  • La Figure 5 est un schéma explicatif de l'agencement et du fonctionnement du fermoir de type genouillère mécanique selon une variante préférée de l'invention;
  • La Figure 6 est une coupe partielle montrant un système de fixation du levier à la boîte de montre dans sa position fermée;
  • La Figure 7 est une vue de côté d'un premier mode de réalisation d'une montre-bracelet munie d'un fermoir selon l'invention dans sa position fermée;
  • La Figure 8 est une vue similaire à celle de la Figure 7 avec le fermoir dans une position ouverte;
  • La Figure 9 est une coupe partielle de la montre-bracelet de la Figure 7 par le milieu du bracelet et du fermoir.
The invention will be described hereinafter with the aid of annexed drawings, given by way of non-limiting examples, in which:
  • The Figure 1 is a perspective view of a wristwatch according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention;
  • The Figure 2 is a perspective view from the side of the wristwatch the Figure 1 with the clasp open;
  • The Figure 3 is a partial perspective view from the top of the wristwatch of the Figure 1 with the clasp open;
  • The Figure 4 is a side view of the wristwatch from the Figure 1 with the clasp closed;
  • The Figure 5 is an explanatory diagram of the arrangement and operation of the mechanical toggle clasp according to a preferred variant of the invention;
  • The Figure 6 is a partial section showing a system for attaching the lever to the watch case in its closed position;
  • The Figure 7 is a side view of a first embodiment of a wristwatch with a clasp according to the invention in its closed position;
  • The Figure 8 is a view similar to that of the Figure 7 with the clasp in an open position;
  • The Figure 9 is a partial section of the wristwatch of the Figure 7 by the middle of the bracelet and the clasp.

Description détaillée de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention

A l'aide des Figures 1 à 6, on décrira ci-après une montre-bracelet 2 selon un premier mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention. Cette montre-bracelet comprend une boîte 4 pour un mouvement horloger, un bracelet 8 formé de deux parties 8A et 8B en matériau rigide présentant une certaine flexibilité, et un fermoir 12 associé à ce bracelet. Le fermoir 12 est agencé à une extrémité dudit bracelet 8 du côté de la boîte 4. Il comprend un levier 14, une biellette 16 solidaire du levier et présentant un premier axe de rotation 24 autour duquel cette biellette et ce levier peuvent subir une rotation. Le fermoir comprend en outre un premier élément de fermeture 18, monté sur la biellette de manière à pouvoir subir une rotation autour d'un deuxième axe de rotation 26 distant du premier axe de rotation, et un deuxième élément de fermeture 20 coopérant avec le premier élément de fermeture pour permettre la fermeture et l'ouverture du fermoir selon que le levier est respectivement dans une position fermée (Figure 1), dans laquelle les premier et deuxième éléments de fermeture sont assemblés, et dans une position ouverte (Figure 2) dans laquelle ces premier et deuxième éléments de fermeture peuvent être séparés l'un de l'autre. On remarquera que le deuxième axe de rotation 26 subit un mouvement de rotation autour du premier axe 24 lorsque le levier est actionné. Dans un référentiel lié au premier axe 24 et à la boîte 4, ce premier axe étant fixe relativement à la boîte puisque la biellette 16 est montée ici sur une partie 32 reliée rigidement à cette boîte, le deuxième axe passe donc d'une position initiale 26I à une position finale 26F comme indiqué à la Figure 5.With the help of Figures 1 to 6 , hereinafter will be described a wristwatch 2 according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention. This wristwatch includes a box 4 for a watch movement, a bracelet 8 formed of two parts 8A and 8B rigid material having a certain flexibility, and a clasp 12 associated with this bracelet. The clasp 12 is arranged at one end of said bracelet 8 on the side of the box 4. It comprises a lever 14, a rod 16 integral with the lever and having a first axis of rotation 24 around which the rod and this lever can be rotated. The clasp further comprises a first closure member 18, mounted on the rod so as to be rotatable about a second axis of rotation 26 remote from the first axis of rotation, and a second closure member 20 cooperating with the first closure member for closing and opening the clasp according to whether the lever is respectively in a closed position ( Figure 1 ), wherein the first and second closure members are assembled, and in an open position ( Figure 2 ) in which these first and second closure elements can be separated from each other. It will be noted that the second axis of rotation 26 is rotated about the first axis 24 when the lever is actuated. In a frame linked to the first axis 24 and the box 4, this first axis being fixed relative to the box since the link 16 is mounted here on a portion 32 rigidly connected to this box, the second axis therefore passes from an initial position 26 I to a final position 26 F as indicated in the Figure 5 .

Dans la variante représentée sur les figures annexées, le premier élément de fermeture est formé par une boucle 18. Cette boucle est de forme générale rectangulaire et ouverte du côté de la biellette 16. Les deux parties d'extrémité de cette boucle sont insérés respectivement dans deux trous circulaires 34A et 34B colinéaires qui définissent le deuxième axe de rotation 26, ces deux trous circulaires étant respectivement prévus dans deux éléments distincts similaires 16A et 16B formant la biellette 16 et reliés entre eux par la base du levier 14. Entre les deux éléments 16A et 16B est inséré la partie 32 solidaire de la boîte 4. Dans une autre variante, on peut avoir une configuration inverse avec deux parties solidaires de la boîte agencées à la place des deux éléments 16A et 16B et présentant chacune un trou pour le premier axe 14, alors que la biellette formée par un seul élément est agencée entre les deux parties fixes à la place de la partie 32. D'autres variantes peuvent être prévues par l'homme du métier. Ainsi, par exemple, la boucle 18 peut être remplacée par un élément ayant la forme générale d'un T et le crochet est alors usiné dans sa partie médiane pour obtenir deux griffes qui retiennent respectivement les deux demi-barres définissant la barre supérieure transversale du T, la barre verticale de ce T passant entre ces deux griffes.In the variant shown in the appended figures, the first closure element is formed by a loop 18. This loop is generally rectangular in shape and open on the side of the link 16. The two end portions of this loop are respectively inserted into two collinear circular holes 34A and 34B which define the second axis of rotation 26, these two circular holes being respectively provided in two similar distinct elements 16A and 16B forming the link 16 and interconnected by the base of the lever 14. Between the two elements 16A and 16B is inserted the portion 32 secured to the box 4. In another variant, it may be an inverse configuration with two integral parts of the box arranged in place of the two elements 16A and 16B and each having a hole for the first axis 14, while the rod formed by a single element is arranged between the two fixed parts in place of the part 32 Other variants may be provided by those skilled in the art. Thus, for example, the loop 18 can be replaced by an element having the general shape of a T and the hook is then machined in its middle part to obtain two claws which retain respectively the two half-bars defining the transverse upper bar of the T, the vertical bar of this T passing between these two claws.

Dans la variante représentée sur les figures annexées, le deuxième élément de fermeture est formé par un crochet 20. Dans ces figures, le crochet forme une extrémité du bracelet rigide. Ce crochet peut être formé dans d'autres variantes par un élément distinct assemblé au bracelet 8. Aux Figures 1 à 4, la partie 8B du bracelet continue par une partie entourant la boîte 4 qui est terminée par la partie 32 sur laquelle est montée la biellette 16. Ici aussi d'autres variantes peuvent être envisagées. En particulier, la partie 32 peut être directement fixée à la boîte ou être venue de matière avec au moins une partie de cette boîte.In the variant shown in the accompanying figures, the second closure member is formed by a hook 20. In these figures, the hook forms an end of the rigid bracelet. This hook can be formed in other variants by a separate element assembled to the bracelet 8. Aux Figures 1 to 4 8B part of the bracelet continues by a portion surrounding the box 4 which is completed by the portion 32 which is mounted on the rod 16. Here also other variants can be envisaged. In particular, the part 32 can be directly attached to the box or be made of material with at least a part of this box.

Dans la variante spécifique du premier mode de réalisation représentée aux Figures 1 à 6, le levier 14 est rabattu du côté de la boîte de montre dans sa position fermée. De préférence, ce levier s'étend par-dessus la boîte de montre dans sa position fermée et présente au moins une ouverture 15 pour laisser apparaître au moins partiellement l'affichage de la montre sous le verre 7 de la boîte 4. Dans une variante, il est prévu que la boîte 4 pénètre ou traverse l'ouverture 15 du levier lorsqu'il est fermé. On remarquera que, dans un autre mode de réalisation, le crochet est prévu solidaire de la boîte et l'ensemble formé de la biellette, du levier et de la boucle est solidaire de la partie 8A du bracelet.In the specific variant of the first embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 6 , the lever 14 is folded on the side of the watch case in its closed position. Preferably, this lever extends over the watch case in its closed position and has at least one opening 15 to reveal at least partially the display of the watch under the glass 7 of the box 4. In a variant , it is intended that the box 4 penetrates or passes through the opening 15 of the lever when it is closed. Note that, in another embodiment, the hook is provided integral with the box and the assembly formed of the rod, the lever and the loop is secured to the portion 8A of the bracelet.

Selon l'invention, comme montré schématiquement à la Figure 5, la boucle 18 subit une rotation, au moins initialement autour d'un troisième axe de rotation 28I, lorsque le levier 14 est actionné depuis sa position fermée jusqu'à sa position ouverte. Le deuxième axe de rotation 26 est positionné relativement au premier axe de rotation 24 de manière que, lorsque le levier est actionné depuis sa position fermée jusqu'à sa position ouverte, ce deuxième axe de rotation subisse un déplacement dont la résultante R a, en projection dans un plan géométrique 30 comprenant ledit premier axe de rotation et ledit troisième axe de rotation, une composante PR qui est non nulle et orientée en direction du troisième axe de rotation 28I. Ce deuxième axe de rotation subit un déplacement inverse lorsque le levier est actionné depuis sa position ouverte jusqu'à sa position fermée. Grâce à ces caractéristiques, la boucle 18 tire sur le crochet 20 lorsque le fermoir est fermé et diminue ainsi la longueur du bracelet relativement à la position ouverte du levier. Ceci permet d'engendrer ou d'augmenter la tension sur le bracelet en particulier lorsque sa longueur est ajustée au pourtour du poignet de l'utilisateur de la montre-bracelet 2 dans la position ouverte du levier avec la boucle introduite dans le crochet. On remarquera que, lors de l'actionnement du levier, la boucle 18 subit un mouvement complexe qui peut être décomposé en une rotation et une translation. Ainsi, dans un référentiel lié à la boîte 4 et au premier axe de rotation 24, le troisième axe de rotation se déplace entre une position initiale 28I et une position finale 28F représentée de manière approximative à la Figure 5, cette position finale dépendant de divers paramètres et notamment d'une force de traction exercée par le crochet comme indiqué ci-après et du déplacement de ce crochet lors le l'ouverture du fermoir.According to the invention, as shown schematically in Figure 5 , the loop 18 is rotated, at least initially around a third axis of rotation 28 I , when the lever 14 is actuated from its closed position to its open position. The second axis of rotation 26 is positioned relative to the first axis of rotation 24 so that, when the lever is actuated from its closed position to its open position, this second axis of rotation undergoes a displacement whose resultant R a, in projection in a geometric plane 30 comprising said first axis of rotation and said third axis of rotation, a component P R which is non-zero and oriented towards the third axis of rotation 28 I. This second axis of rotation undergoes a reverse movement when the lever is actuated from its open position to its closed position. With these features, the loop 18 pulls on the hook 20 when the clasp is closed and thus decreases the length of the bracelet relative to the open position of the lever. This allows generating or increasing the voltage on the especially when its length is adjusted around the wrist of the user of the wristwatch 2 in the open position of the lever with the loop introduced into the hook. It will be noted that, when the lever is actuated, the loop 18 undergoes a complex movement that can be decomposed into a rotation and a translation. Thus, in a frame linked to the box 4 and to the first axis of rotation 24, the third axis of rotation moves between an initial position 28 I and a final position 28 F represented approximately at the Figure 5 this final position depending on various parameters and in particular a tensile force exerted by the hook as indicated below and the displacement of this hook during the opening of the clasp.

Dans une variante préférée représentée aux Figure 1 à 5, le bracelet 8 est agencé de manière que ses deux parties 8A et 8B rigides mais flexibles viennent en butée l'une contre l'autre au niveau d'une charnière 36 dans une configuration telle que montrée en Figure 2 où le crochet est à une certaine distance du premier axe de rotation qui est supérieure à la distance entre eux lorsque le fermoir est fermé. De manière générale dans cette variante spécifique, le bracelet est formé et relié à ladite boîte de manière à exercer, sans pour autant serrer le poignet d'un utilisateur, une certaine force de traction sur le deuxième élément de fermeture et/ou sur le premier élément de fermeture lorsque le fermoir est fermé, cette force de traction assurant l'assemblage des premier et deuxième éléments de fermeture lorsque ledit levier est dans sa position fermée.In a preferred variant shown in Figure 1 to 5 , the bracelet 8 is arranged so that its two rigid but flexible portions 8A and 8B abut one against the other at a hinge 36 in a configuration as shown in FIG. Figure 2 wherein the hook is at a distance from the first axis of rotation which is greater than the distance between them when the clasp is closed. Generally in this specific variant, the bracelet is formed and connected to said box so as to exert, without tightening the wrist of a user, a certain traction force on the second closure element and / or on the first closing element when the clasp is closed, this pulling force ensuring the assembly of the first and second closure elements when said lever is in its closed position.

Selon une autre variante préférée de l'invention représentée aux figures annexées, le fermoir 12 définit un fermoir à genouillère mécanique, la biellette 16 étant agencée de manière que le deuxième axe de rotation 26 est situé au-dessous du plan géométrique 30, relativement à l'intérieur du bracelet, lorsque le levier 14 est dans sa position fermée (deuxième axe 26I), et que ce deuxième axe de rotation passe au-dessus de ce plan géométrique 30 lorsque le levier est actionné depuis sa position fermée jusqu'à sa position ouverte (deuxième axe 26F), comme ceci est montré schématiquement à la Figure 5. Ainsi, lors de l'actionnement du levier 14 entre sa position fermée et sa position ouverte, le crochet est dans un premier temps rapproché de la biellette et plus particulièrement du premier axe 24 avant de s'en éloigner finalement d'une distance supérieure pour permettre l'ouverture du fermoir 12. Lorsqu'une force de traction est prévue sur le crochet lorsque le fermoir est fermé, comme dans la variante décrite ci-avant, cette force de traction et ainsi la tension dans au moins la partie 8A du bracelet augmente dans une phase initiale jusqu'à ce que le levier atteigne une position 31 correspondant à une force de traction maximale, ce qui correspond sensiblement à la situation où le deuxième axe 26 est dans le plan géométrique 30 (et précisément lorsque les trois axes sont alignés). Ensuite, la force de traction diminue et, selon l'agencement du bracelet, peut même devenir nulle dans une phase finale où le levier approche de sa position ouverte. Le fermoir à genouillère présente donc une sorte de point dur sur le parcours du levier. Ceci a un effet très avantageux car le levier est maintenu dans sa position fermée sans devoir verrouiller ce levier.According to another preferred variant of the invention shown in the appended figures, the clasp 12 defines a mechanical toggle clasp, the rod 16 being arranged so that the second axis of rotation 26 is located below the geometric plane 30, relative to the inside of the bracelet, when the lever 14 is in its closed position (second axis 26 I ), and that second axis of rotation passes above this geometric plane 30 when the lever is actuated from its closed position to its open position (second axis 26 F ), as shown schematically in FIG. Figure 5 . Thus, when the lever 14 is actuated between its closed position and its open position, the hook is at first approached to the link and more particularly to the first axis 24 before finally moving away from it an upper distance for allow the opening of the clasp 12. When a pulling force is provided on the hook when the clasp is closed, as in the variant described above, this tensile force and thus the tension in at least the portion 8A of the bracelet increases in an initial phase until the lever reaches a position 31 corresponding to a maximum tensile force, which corresponds substantially to the situation where the second axis 26 is in the geometric plane 30 (and precisely when the three axes are aligned). Then, the pulling force decreases and, depending on the arrangement of the bracelet, can even become zero in a final phase where the lever approaches its open position. The toggle clasp thus has a kind of hard point on the course of the lever. This has a very advantageous effect because the lever is held in its closed position without having to lock this lever.

Bien que le système à genouillère en présence d'une certaine tension dans le bracelet permette au fermoir d'être maintenu dans sa configuration fermée, il est prévu dans une variante, représentée à la Figure 6, d'assurer la position fermée du levier. Pour ce faire, il est prévu un au niveau du levier 14 un premier élément de verrouillage 40 coopérant avec un deuxième élément de verrouillage complémentaire 44, agencé sur une partie de la boîte de montre en face de ou contre laquelle le levier est placé lorsque le fermoir est fermé. Dans le cas spécifique représenté, le système de verrouillage est un système à cran dans lequel un nez 40 formé au niveau d'une paroi latérale d'un évidement 38 est introduit à force dans une creusure 42 en passant par dessus un bourrelet 44 défini par cette creusure. Le levier peut être libéré lors de son actionnement par un utilisateur pour ouvrir le fermoir. D'autres systèmes de verrouillage peuvent être prévus par l'homme du métier.Although the toggle system in the presence of a certain tension in the bracelet allows the clasp to be maintained in its closed configuration, it is provided in a variant, shown in FIG. Figure 6 , to ensure the closed position of the lever. To do this, there is provided at the lever 14 a first locking element 40 cooperating with a second complementary locking element 44, arranged on a part of the watch case opposite or against which the lever is placed when the clasp is closed. In the specific case shown, the locking system is a notched system in which a nose 40 formed at a side wall of a recess 38 is forced into a recess 42 by passing over a bead 44 defined by this hollow. The lever can be released when actuated by a user to open the clasp. Other locking systems may be provided by those skilled in the art.

Aux Figures 7 à 9 est décrit un deuxième mode de réalisation d'une montre-bracelet selon l'invention. Ce deuxième mode se distingue essentiellement du premier mode par le positionnement du fermoir qui se trouve de manière classique sensiblement vis-à-vis de la boîte 4, c'est-à-dire du côté du dessous du poignet d'un utilisateur. Le fermoir 12 est similaire à celui décrit précédemment et ne sera pas décrit à nouveau ici en détails. On notera que le levier 14B ne présente pas de fenêtre.To the Figures 7 to 9 is described a second embodiment of a wristwatch according to the invention. This second mode is essentially distinguished from the first mode by the positioning of the clasp which is conventionally substantially vis-à-vis the box 4, that is to say, the underside of the wrist of a user. The clasp 12 is similar to that described above and will not be described again here in detail. Note that the lever 14B has no window.

Le bracelet 8 est formé de deux brins 9 et 10 ayant chacun une première extrémité assemblée à la boîte de montre 4 par un dispositif d'attache 5, respectivement 6. De préférence, les deux brins du bracelet sont formés d'un matériau rigide présentant une certaine flexibilité. Ils peuvent être par exemple en métal ou en matière synthétique comme du plastique dur. De manière à engendrer une force de traction au niveau du fermoir dans sa configuration fermée, les extrémités du bracelet viennent en butée contre des parties de ladite boîte respectivement au niveau des deux dispositifs dans une configuration où le deuxième élément de fermeture 20 est à une distance dudit premier axe de rotation 24 qui est supérieure à la distance entre eux lorsque le fermoir est fermé.The bracelet 8 is formed of two strands 9 and 10 each having a first end assembled to the watch case 4 by a fastening device 5, respectively 6. Preferably, the two strands of the strap are formed of a rigid material having some flexibility. They may be for example metal or synthetic material such as hard plastic. In order to generate a pulling force at the clasp in its closed configuration, the ends of the bracelet abut against parts of said box respectively at the two devices in a configuration where the second closure element 20 is at a distance said first axis of rotation 24 which is greater than the distance between them when the clasp is closed.

Dans une variante particulière représentée à la Figure 9, il est prévu d'assurer ou de maintenir la position fermée du levier 14B par un système de verrouillage du type bouton-pression. Un bouton 48 ayant sensiblement la forme d'une boule est fixé au brin 9 du bracelet et est inséré à force dans un trou 50 effectué dans le levier 14B. Ce trou présente une paroi latérale concave. D'autres réalisations pour verrouiller le levier 14B dans sa position fermée peuvent être prévues par l'homme du métier. On remarquera que la partie du bracelet sur laquelle est montée la biellette 16 forme un élément distinct du brin 9 qui est fixé à une extrémité de ce brin de bracelet. De même, le crochet 20 est formé par un élément distinct du brin 10 à l'extrémité duquel il est fixé. On notera finalement que dans cette variante, il est possible que les brins du bracelet soient souples, par exemple en cuir, car le levier est maintenu dans sa position fermée par le système de verrouillage prévu. On peut donc se passer de la force de traction nécessaire à l'effet particulier d'une genouillère mécanique. Cependant, si la longueur du bracelet est ajustée au poignet de l'utilisateur, une certaine tension peut apparaître lors de la fermeture du fermoir de sorte à engendrer une certaine force de traction sur le crochet 20 dû au serrage du poignet.In a particular variant represented in Figure 9 , it is intended to ensure or maintain the closed position of the lever 14B by a locking system type snap. A knob 48 having substantially the shape of a ball is attached to the strand 9 of the bracelet and is inserted by force into a hole 50 made in the lever 14B. This hole has a concave side wall. Other embodiments for locking the lever 14B in its closed position may be provided by those skilled in the art. It will be noted that the part of the bracelet on which the link 16 is mounted forms a separate element of the strand 9 which is attached to one end of this bracelet strand. Similarly, the hook 20 is formed by a separate element of the strand 10 at the end of which it is fixed. Note finally that in this variant, it is possible that the strands of the bracelet are flexible, for example leather, because the lever is held in its closed position by the locking system provided. One can thus do without the traction force necessary for the particular effect of a mechanical toggle. However, if the length of the bracelet is adjusted to the wrist of the user, some tension may appear when closing the clasp so as to generate a certain tensile force on the hook 20 due to wrist tightening.

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Montre comprenant une boîte (4) pour un mouvement horloger, un bracelet (8) et un fermoir (12), caractérisée en ce que le fermoir comprend un levier (14 ; 14B), une biellette (16) solidaire du levier et définissant un premier axe de rotation (24) autour duquel cette biellette et ce levier peuvent subir une rotation, un premier élément de fermeture (18) monté sur la biellette de manière à pouvoir subir une rotation autour d'un deuxième axe de rotation (26) distant du premier axe de rotation, et un deuxième élément de fermeture (20) coopérant avec ledit premier élément de fermeture pour permettre la fermeture et l'ouverture du fermoir selon que le levier est respectivement dans une position fermée, dans laquelle les premier et deuxième éléments de fermeture sont assemblés, et dans une position ouverte dans laquelle ces premier et deuxième éléments de fermeture peuvent être ou sont séparés l'un de l'autre, et en ce que ledit premier élément de fermeture subit une rotation, au moins initialement autour d'un troisième axe de rotation (28I), lorsque ledit levier est actionné depuis sa position fermée jusqu'à sa position ouverte, ledit deuxième axe de rotation étant positionné relativement au premier axe de rotation de manière que, lorsque le levier est actionné depuis sa position fermée jusqu'à sa position ouverte, ce deuxième axe de rotation subisse un déplacement dont la résultante (R) a, en projection dans un plan géométrique (30) comprenant ledit premier axe de rotation et ledit troisième axe de rotation, une composante (PR) qui est non nulle et orientée en direction dudit troisième axe de rotation, et que ce deuxième axe de rotation subisse un déplacement inverse lorsque le levier est actionné depuis sa position ouverte jusqu'à sa position fermée.Watch comprising a box (4) for a watch movement, a bracelet (8) and a clasp (12), characterized in that the clasp comprises a lever (14; 14B), a rod (16) integral with the lever and defining a first axis of rotation (24) around which this rod and this lever can be rotated, a first closure element (18) mounted on the rod so as to be rotatable about a second axis of rotation (26) remote of the first axis of rotation, and a second closure element (20) cooperating with said first closure element to allow closing and opening of the clasp according to whether the lever is respectively in a closed position, in which the first and second elements closure members are assembled, and in an open position in which said first and second closure members can be or are separated from each other, and in that said first closure member is subjected to rotation, initially around a third axis of rotation (28 I), when said lever is actuated from its closed position to its open position, said second axis of rotation being positioned relative to the first axis of rotation so that, when the lever is actuated from its closed position to its open position, this second axis of rotation undergoes a displacement whose resultant (R) has, in projection in a geometric plane (30) comprising said first axis of rotation and said third axis of rotation, a component (P R ) which is non-zero and oriented towards said third axis of rotation, and that second axis of rotation undergoes a reverse movement when the lever is actuated from its open position to its closed position. Montre selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que ledit levier dudit fermoir comprend un premier élément de verrouillage (38, 40 ; 50) coopérant avec un deuxième élément de verrouillage complémentaire (42, 44 ; 48), agencé sur une partie de la montre en face de ou contre laquelle le levier est placé lorsque le fermoir est fermé, pour assurer la position fermée du levier, ce dernier pouvant être libéré lors de son actionnement par un utilisateur pour ouvrir le fermoir.Watch according to claim 1, characterized in that said lever of said clasp comprises a first locking element (38, 40; 50) cooperating with a second complementary locking element (42, 44; 48), arranged on a part of the watch opposite or against which the lever is placed when the clasp is closed, to ensure the closed position of the lever, the latter being released when actuated by a user to open the clasp. Montre selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que ledit premier élément de fermeture est formé par une boucle (18).Watch according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said first closure member is formed by a loop (18). Montre selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que ledit deuxième élément de fermeture est formé par un crochet (20).Watch according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said second closure element is formed by a hook (20). Montre selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que ledit fermoir définit un fermoir à genouillère mécanique, ladite biellette étant agencée de manière que ledit deuxième axe de rotation est situé au-dessous dudit plan géométrique, relativement à l'intérieur du bracelet, lorsque ledit levier est dans sa position fermée, et que ce deuxième axe de rotation passe au-dessus de ce plan géométrique lorsque le levier est actionné depuis sa position fermée jusqu'à sa position ouverte.Watch according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said clasp defines a mechanical toggle clasp, said link being arranged such that said second axis of rotation is situated below said geometric plane, relatively to the inside of the bracelet, when said lever is in its closed position, and that second axis of rotation passes above this geometric plane when the lever is actuated from its closed position to its open position. Montre selon la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que ledit bracelet est formé et relié à ladite boîte de manière à exercer, sans pour autant serrer le poignet d'un utilisateur, une certaine force de traction sur ledit deuxième élément de fermeture et/ou sur ledit premier élément de fermeture lorsque ledit fermoir est fermé, cette force de traction assurant l'assemblage des premier et deuxième éléments de fermeture lorsque ledit levier est dans sa position fermée.Watch according to claim 5, characterized in that said bracelet is formed and connected to said box so as to exert, without tightening the wrist of a user, a certain traction force on said second closure element and / or on said first closure member when said clasp is closed, said pulling force ensuring the assembly of the first and second closure members when said lever is in its closed position. Montre selon la revendication 6, caractérisée en ce que ledit bracelet est formé par un matériau rigide présentant une certaine flexibilité, ce bracelet étant agencé de manière que deux de ses parties (8A, 8B) viennent en butée l'une contre l'autre au niveau d'une charnière ou que les extrémités du bracelet (9,10) viennent en butée contre des parties de ladite boîte lorsque ce bracelet est dans une configuration où ledit deuxième élément de fermeture est à une distance dudit premier axe de rotation qui est supérieure à la distance entre eux lorsque le fermoir est fermé.Watch according to claim 6, characterized in that said bracelet is formed by a rigid material having a certain flexibility, this bracelet being arranged so that two of its parts (8A, 8B) abut one against the other at a hinge or that the ends of the bracelet (9,10) abut against parts of said box when this bracelet is in a configuration where said second closure member is at a distance from said first axis of rotation which is greater than the distance between them when the clasp is closed. Montre selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que ledit fermoir est agencé à une extrémité dudit bracelet du côté de ladite boîte, ledit deuxième élément de fermeture étant relié à une partie rigide solidaire de cette boîte ou ladite biellette étant montée sur une partie rigide solidaire de cette boîte de manière à pouvoir tourner autour dudit premier axe de rotation.Watch according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said clasp is arranged at one end of said bracelet on the side of said box, said second closure element being connected to a rigid part integral with said box or said link being mounted on a rigid portion secured to this box so as to be rotatable about said first axis of rotation. Montre selon la revendication 8, caractérisée en ce que ledit levier est rabattu du côté de la boîte de montre dans sa position fermée.Watch according to claim 8, characterized in that said lever is folded on the side of the watch case in its closed position. Montre selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que ledit levier s'étend par-dessus la boîte de montre dans sa position fermée, ce levier présentant au moins une ouverture (15) pour laisser apparaître au moins partiellement l'affichage de la montre.Watch according to claim 9, characterized in that said lever extends over the watch case in its closed position, this lever having at least one opening (15) to reveal at least partially the display of the watch.
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