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EP0297195A1
EP0297195A1 EP87810373A EP87810373A EP0297195A1 EP 0297195 A1 EP0297195 A1 EP 0297195A1 EP 87810373 A EP87810373 A EP 87810373A EP 87810373 A EP87810373 A EP 87810373A EP 0297195 A1 EP0297195 A1 EP 0297195A1
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  • the present invention relates to a timepiece with multiple displays.
  • US Patent 1,923,308 discloses a clock comprising at least two chronometers indicating different times such as p. ex. as mean solar time and sidereal time, these chronometers being arranged in a box comprising a slide making it possible to cover or uncover at will the front face of one or the other chronometer.
  • the chronometers are entirely independent of each other, each having its own display and such a solution is not without other applicable to a wristwatch because the curtain belongs to the box and not to a single chronometer comprising two displays different from the weather.
  • Document FR 736 013 also discloses a watch case system.
  • the hours, minutes and seconds can be read through counters.
  • these windows are concealed by a sliding plate forming a cover, comprising openings corresponding to decorative patterns on the front face of the case.
  • By moving the sliding plate you unmask the counters at will, showing the indications of hours, minutes and seconds.
  • a watch only has a time display and the sliding plate only allows the same display to be hidden or displayed.
  • the watch can be pivoted around an axis to change the visible display.
  • the user often does not have the use at the same time of all the displays or of all the information provided by the watch, but he may wish to discover them easily and selectively.
  • the additional displays require, for their control, such as setting the time, switching on and off, means such as crowns, push-buttons. These means contribute to ugly watches.
  • the object of the present invention is to produce watches with multiple displays with the possibility of masking at least one display and of controlling one of the display elements.
  • watches must be aesthetic in appearance.
  • the invention is implemented as indicated in claim 1.
  • the displacement of the movable element makes it possible both to hide one of the displays and to control one of the display elements.
  • Figures 1 and 2 show a timepiece comprising two displays 1 and 2 in front of which moves a movable element 3 in the form of a curtain making it possible to hide one of the displays when the other is uncovered.
  • Displays 1 and 2 can be analog and / or digital.
  • the mobile element makes it possible to achieve a variable aesthetic appearance, either by alternately discovering one or the other of the dials of different appearance or of the dials of different colors or the analog dial instead of the digital display, etc.
  • the mobile element can also act as a polarizing filter making it possible to hide and discover a liquid crystal display which will appear in positive or in negative depending on whether it is seen directly or through the polarizing element.
  • variable aesthetic effect can be further increased by coloring the mobile element with different colors, by reproducing marks, decorations, advertising messages, etc. on this mobile element or by making it of an opaque or translucent material.
  • the use of the mobile element as an advertising medium interests more particularly the houses which distribute watches or alarm clocks for promotional purposes because these houses often complain that there is not enough room to reproduce the trademarks, etc.
  • Figures 3 and 4 illustrate a wristwatch with two displays 4 and 5, the display 4 being analog and the display 5 digital.
  • the display 4 is permanently visible while the display 5 can be uncovered or hidden depending on whether a mobile element 6 is moved in the direction of the arrows 7, resp. 8.
  • the aesthetics of the watch is considerably modified depending on whether the digital display 5 is discovered permanently or not.
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate a wristwatch similar to that of FIGS. 3 and 4 but in which the mobile element 6 masks the analog display 4 or the digital display 5 depending on whether it is moved in the direction of the arrows 7, resp. 8.
  • Figures 7 and 8 illustrate the same watch as that of Figures 5 and 6, but the movable member 6 acts on contacts 9 and 10 shown schematically. These contacts are provided for the control of functions additional to that of time measurement by the watch, such as calendar, alarm clock, time zone and they are indicated by one of the displays 4 or 5.
  • the mobile element as a control element makes it possible to simplify the use of the timepiece, without having to resort to non-aesthetic additional pushers or crowns.
  • this solution has the great disadvantage that the user easily gets the wrong function, either by turning the crown in the wrong direction or by pulling it instead of pushing it, or vice versa.
  • the movable element according to the present invention eliminates this risk and makes it possible to reconcile the aesthetic aspect of a watch with a single crown with a very simple and reliable handling. This makes it possible in practice to separate the different functions by using for example the movable element to start or stop a function such as the alarm and the crown to change modes.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment in which the contact 10 is closed only when a pressure is maintained in the direction of the arrow 8, in order to allow for example instantaneous lighting of the display 4 by a lamp 12 .
  • FIG. 10 shows an embodiment in which the movable element 6 comprises electronic contactors or transducers 13 whose function is different depending on whether the contact 9 is open or closed, or whether the movable element 6 masks one or the other of displays 4 or 5.
  • the two displays are digital, one of the functions of the transducers is for example the input of data into a calculator and the other function the introduction of alphanumeric data into a memory, a number of transducers then being associated with letters rather than numbers. If one of the displays is analog, the second function of the transducers is for example setting the time of the watch.
  • the transducers can be replaced by other electronic elements, for example photovoltaic cells.
  • the transducers 13 occupy a non-negligible surface, as in the case where they control a calculator, the total display surface is practically doubled compared to that of a watch. identical in dimensions but in which the display and the control keyboard are fixed.
  • FIG. 11 shows an embodiment in which the movable element 6 is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the planes of displays 4 and 5. Contacts with functions similar to those of the embodiment of FIGS. 7 to 10 can be coupled to this mobile element.
  • FIG. 12 schematically shows a mobile element 6 articulated on an axis 15 making it possible to tilt it either on the display 4 or on the display 5. It is possible to associate it with contacts 9 and 10 with functions similar to those described in connection with Figures 7 to 10.
  • the movable member can be designed to be easily removable, if desired.
  • the visible part of the mobile element can be made in an appearance similar to that of the bracelet.

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The watch comprises two displays (4, 5). The display (4) is analog and the display (5) is digital. An element (6) which is movable in translation makes it possible to uncover or to mask the digital display (5), as desired. The construction gives an attractive appearance to the watch. Moreover, the movable element can be used to control at least one function of the watch. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne une pièce d'horlogerie à affichages multiples.The present invention relates to a timepiece with multiple displays.

De nombreuses montres à affichages multiples, notamment des montres bracelets ont été proposées. Elles compor­tent soit des affichages analogiques, soit des afficha­ges digitaux, soit des combinaisons d'affichages analo­giques et digitaux. C'est ainsi que l'on connaît:

  • a) Des montres analogiques avec affichage des heures-­minutes-secondes sur un premier cadran et au moins un second cadran affichant au moins les heures-minutes d'un autre fuseau horaire.
  • b) Des montres analogiques avec affichage sur des cadrans différents des heures-minutes-secondes, de la date du calendrier, des jours, des mois, voire des années.
  • c) Des montres chronographe traditionnelles qui sont, elles aussi, de cette dernière catégorie, tout comme certaines montres réveil.
  • d) Des montres avec affichages digitaux réalisant les catégories a), b) ou c) ci-dessus.
  • e) De nombreuses réalisations de montres combinant affichage analogique et affichage digital, en particu­lier à cristaux liquides, ce qui permet de cumuler un grand nombre de fonctions distinctes sur une seule pièce. L'adjonction d'un affichage à cristaux liqui­des sur une montre analogique donne à la montre un aspect hybride qui est inesthétique et déclasse la montre aux yeux du consommateur. En outre, la lecture des indications d'une montre à affichages de nature différente est souvent difficile car la combinaison d'affichages de plusieurs fonctions peut créer des confusions.
Many watches with multiple displays, in particular wristwatches, have been proposed. They include either analog displays, digital displays, or combinations of analog and digital displays. This is how we know:
  • a) Analog watches with hour-minute-second display on a first dial and at least one second dial displaying at least the hour-minutes of another time zone.
  • b) Analog watches with display on different dials of hours-minutes-seconds, calendar date, days, months or even years.
  • c) Traditional chronograph watches which are also of the latter category, just like certain alarm clocks.
  • d) Watches with digital displays performing categories a), b) or c) above.
  • e) Many realizations of watches combining analog display and digital display, in particular with liquid crystal, which allows to combine a large number of distinct functions on a single piece. The addition of a liquid crystal display on an analog watch gives the watch a hybrid appearance which is unsightly and downgrades the watch in the eyes of the consumer. In addition, reading the indications of a watch with nature displays different is often difficult because combining displays of multiple functions can cause confusion.

Selon le brevet CH 640 688, il a été proposé une montre à deux affichages superposés, l'un coulissant par rapport à l'autre. L'inconvénient majeur de cette réalisation réside dans le fait que l'affichage infé­rieur ne peut pas être maintenu en permanence.According to patent CH 640 688, a watch has been proposed with two superimposed displays, one sliding relative to the other. The major drawback of this embodiment lies in the fact that the lower display cannot be maintained permanently.

On connaît du brevet US 1 923 308 une horloge compor­tant au moins deux chronomètres indiquant des temps différents tels p. ex. que temps solaire moyen et temps sidéral, ces chronomètres étant disposés dans un coffret comportant une glissière permettant de couvrir ou de découvrir à volonté la face avant de l'un ou de l'autre chronomètre. Cependant, les chronomètres sont en­tièrement indépendants l'un de l'autre, ayant chacun un affichage propre et une telle solution n'est pas sans autre applicable à une montre bracelet car le rideau appartient au coffret et non à un chronomètre unique comportant deux affichages différents du temps.US Patent 1,923,308 discloses a clock comprising at least two chronometers indicating different times such as p. ex. as mean solar time and sidereal time, these chronometers being arranged in a box comprising a slide making it possible to cover or uncover at will the front face of one or the other chronometer. However, the chronometers are entirely independent of each other, each having its own display and such a solution is not without other applicable to a wristwatch because the curtain belongs to the box and not to a single chronometer comprising two displays different from the weather.

On connaît aussi du document FR 736 013 un système de boîtier pour montre. Les heures, minutes et secondes peuvent être lues à travers des guichets. A l'état normal de la montre, ces guichets sont dissimulés par une plaque coulissante formant cache, comportant des ouvertures correspondantes à des motifs décoratifs sur la face avant du boîtier. En déplaçant la plaque coulissante, on démasque à volonté les guichets, faisant apparaitre les indications de heures, minutes et secon­des. Cependant, une telle montre ne comporte qu'un affichage du temps et la plaque coulissante ne permet que de masquer ou de faire apparaitre le même affi­chage.Document FR 736 013 also discloses a watch case system. The hours, minutes and seconds can be read through counters. In the normal state of the watch, these windows are concealed by a sliding plate forming a cover, comprising openings corresponding to decorative patterns on the front face of the case. By moving the sliding plate, you unmask the counters at will, showing the indications of hours, minutes and seconds. However, such a watch only has a time display and the sliding plate only allows the same display to be hidden or displayed.

Il existe aussi des montres double face, la montre pouvant être pivotée autour d'un axe pour changer l'affichage visible.There are also double-sided watches, the watch can be pivoted around an axis to change the visible display.

D'autre part, l'utilisateur n'a souvent pas l'utilisa­tion au même moment de tous les affichages ou de toutes les informations fournies par la montre, mais il peut désirer les découvrir facilement et sélectivement.On the other hand, the user often does not have the use at the same time of all the displays or of all the information provided by the watch, but he may wish to discover them easily and selectively.

Dans la plupart des cas, les affichages supplémentaires nécessitent, pour leur commande, telle que mise à l'heure, mise en marche, arrêt, des moyens tels que couronnes, boutons-poussoirs. Ces moyens contribuent à enlaidir les montres.In most cases, the additional displays require, for their control, such as setting the time, switching on and off, means such as crowns, push-buttons. These means contribute to ugly watches.

Le but de la présente invention est de réaliser des montres à affichages multiples avec une possibilité de masquer au moins un affichage et de commander un des éléments d'affichage. En outre, les montres doivent être d'aspect esthétique.The object of the present invention is to produce watches with multiple displays with the possibility of masking at least one display and of controlling one of the display elements. In addition, watches must be aesthetic in appearance.

Pour atteindre ce but, l'invention est réalisée comme indiqué dans la revendication 1. Le déplacement de l'élément mobile permet à la fois de masquer un des affichages et de commander un des éléments d'affichage.To achieve this object, the invention is implemented as indicated in claim 1. The displacement of the movable element makes it possible both to hide one of the displays and to control one of the display elements.

L'invention va être décrite ci-après à l'aide du des­sin de différentes formes d'exécution.

  • Les figures 1 et 2 montrent une première forme d'exé­cution de l'invention,
  • Les figures 3 et 4 montrent une deuxième forme d'exé­cution,
  • Les figures 5 et 6 montrent une troisième forme d'exé­cution,
  • Les figures 7 et 8 montrent la troisième forme d'exé­cution avec des contacts,
  • La figure 9 montre la troisième forme d'exécution avec un éclairage d'un affichage,
  • La figure 10 montre une forme d'exécution avec un cla­vier,
  • La figure 11 montre une forme d'exécution avec un élément mobile rotatif, et
  • La figure 12 montre une forme d'exécution avec un élément mobile articulé.
The invention will be described below using the drawing of various embodiments.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of the invention,
  • Figures 3 and 4 show a second embodiment,
  • Figures 5 and 6 show a third embodiment,
  • Figures 7 and 8 show the third embodiment with contacts,
  • FIG. 9 shows the third embodiment with lighting of a display,
  • FIG. 10 shows an embodiment with a keyboard,
  • FIG. 11 shows an embodiment with a rotating movable element, and
  • Figure 12 shows an embodiment with an articulated mobile element.

Les figures 1 et 2 montrent une pièce d'horlogerie comportant deux affichages 1 et 2 devant lesquels se déplace un élément mobile 3 en forme de rideau permet­tant de masquer un des affichages lorsque l'autre est découvert. Les affichages 1 et 2 peuvent être analogi­ques et/ou digitaux. L'élément mobile permet de réaliser un aspect esthétique variable, soit en découvrant alternativement l'un ou l'autre des cadrans d'aspect différent ou des cadrans de couleurs différentes ou le cadran analogique au lieu de l'affichage digital, etc. L'élément mobile peut aussi faire office de filtre polarisant permettant de masquer et de découvrir un affichage à cristaux liquides qui apparaitra en positif ou en négatif selon qu'il est vu directement ou à travers l'élément polarisant. L'effet esthétique variable peut encore être augmenté en colorant de différentes couleurs l'élément mobile, en reproduisant des marques, des décors, des messages publicitaires, etc. sur cet élément mobile ou en le réalisant d'une matière opaque ou translucide. L'utilisation de l'élé­ment mobile comme support publicitaire intéresse plus particulièrement les maisons qui diffusent des montres ou des réveils dans un but promotionnel car ces maisons se plaignent souvent qu'il n'y a pas assez de place pour reproduire les marques de fabrique, etc.Figures 1 and 2 show a timepiece comprising two displays 1 and 2 in front of which moves a movable element 3 in the form of a curtain making it possible to hide one of the displays when the other is uncovered. Displays 1 and 2 can be analog and / or digital. The mobile element makes it possible to achieve a variable aesthetic appearance, either by alternately discovering one or the other of the dials of different appearance or of the dials of different colors or the analog dial instead of the digital display, etc. The mobile element can also act as a polarizing filter making it possible to hide and discover a liquid crystal display which will appear in positive or in negative depending on whether it is seen directly or through the polarizing element. The variable aesthetic effect can be further increased by coloring the mobile element with different colors, by reproducing marks, decorations, advertising messages, etc. on this mobile element or by making it of an opaque or translucent material. The use of the mobile element as an advertising medium interests more particularly the houses which distribute watches or alarm clocks for promotional purposes because these houses often complain that there is not enough room to reproduce the trademarks, etc.

Les figures 3 et 4 illustrent une montre bracelet avec deux affichages 4 et 5, l'affichage 4 étant analogique et l'affichage 5 digital. L'affichage 4 est visible en permanence tandis que l'affichage 5 peut être décou­vert ou masqué selon qu'un élément mobile 6 est déplacé dans le sens des flèches 7, resp. 8. L'esthétique de la montre est considérablement modifiée selon que l'af­fichage digital 5 est découvert en permanence ou non.Figures 3 and 4 illustrate a wristwatch with two displays 4 and 5, the display 4 being analog and the display 5 digital. The display 4 is permanently visible while the display 5 can be uncovered or hidden depending on whether a mobile element 6 is moved in the direction of the arrows 7, resp. 8. The aesthetics of the watch is considerably modified depending on whether the digital display 5 is discovered permanently or not.

Les figures 5 et 6 illustrent une montre bracelet simi­laire à celle des figures 3 et 4 mais dans laquelle l'élément mobile 6 masque l'affichage analogique 4 ou l'affichage digital 5 selon qu'il est déplacé dans le sens des flèches 7, resp. 8.FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate a wristwatch similar to that of FIGS. 3 and 4 but in which the mobile element 6 masks the analog display 4 or the digital display 5 depending on whether it is moved in the direction of the arrows 7, resp. 8.

Les figures 7 et 8 illustrent la même montre que celle des figures 5 et 6, mais l'élément mobile 6 agit sur des contacts 9 et 10 représentés schématiquement. Ces contacts sont prévus pour la commande de fonctions additionnelles à celle de la mesure du temps par la montre, telles que calendrier, réveil, fuseau horaire et elles sont indiquées par l'un des affichages 4 ou 5.Figures 7 and 8 illustrate the same watch as that of Figures 5 and 6, but the movable member 6 acts on contacts 9 and 10 shown schematically. These contacts are provided for the control of functions additional to that of time measurement by the watch, such as calendar, alarm clock, time zone and they are indicated by one of the displays 4 or 5.

L'élément mobile comme élément de commande permet de simplifier l'utilisation de la pièce d'horlogerie, sans devoir recourir à des poussoirs ou couronnes sup­plémentaires non esthétiques. Pour résoudre ce problème, on a essayé de cumuler les différentes fonctions sur une seule couronne. Cette solution présente toutefois le grand désavantage que l'utilisateur se trompe facilement de fonction, soit en tournant la couronne dans le mauvais sens ou en la tirant au lieu de la pousser, ou vice versa. L'élément mobile selon la présente invention élimine ce risque et permet de concilier l'aspect esthé­tique d'une montre à une seule couronne avec un manie­ment très simple et fiable. Ceci permet en pratique de séparer les différentes fonctions en utilisant par exemple l'élément mobile pour enclencher ou arrêter une fonction telle que l'alarme et la couronne pour changer de modes.The mobile element as a control element makes it possible to simplify the use of the timepiece, without having to resort to non-aesthetic additional pushers or crowns. To solve this problem, we tried to combine the different functions on a single crown. However, this solution has the great disadvantage that the user easily gets the wrong function, either by turning the crown in the wrong direction or by pulling it instead of pushing it, or vice versa. The movable element according to the present invention eliminates this risk and makes it possible to reconcile the aesthetic aspect of a watch with a single crown with a very simple and reliable handling. This makes it possible in practice to separate the different functions by using for example the movable element to start or stop a function such as the alarm and the crown to change modes.

La figure 9 illustre une forme d'exécution dans laquelle le contact 10 n'est fermé que lorsque une pression est maintenue dans le sens de la flèche 8, afin de permet­tre par exemple l'éclairage instantané de l'affichage 4 par une lampe 12.FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment in which the contact 10 is closed only when a pressure is maintained in the direction of the arrow 8, in order to allow for example instantaneous lighting of the display 4 by a lamp 12 .

La figure 10 montre une forme d'exécution dans laquelle l'élément mobile 6 comporte des contacteurs ou transduc­teurs électroniques 13 dont la fonction est différente selon que le contact 9 est ouvert ou fermé, soit que l'élément mobile 6 masque l'un ou l'autre des affichages 4 ou 5. Dans le cas où les deux affichages sont digi­taux, l'une des fonctions des transducteurs est par exemple l'introduction de données dans une calculatrice et l'autre fonction l'introduction de données alphanu­mériques dans une mémoire, un certain nombre de trans­ducteurs étant alors associés à des lettres plutôt qu'à des chiffres. Si l'un des affichages est analogique, la deuxième fonction des transducteurs est par exemple la mise à l'heure de la montre. Dans une application différente, les transducteurs peuvent être remplacés par d'autres éléments électroniques, par exemple des cellules photovoltaiques.FIG. 10 shows an embodiment in which the movable element 6 comprises electronic contactors or transducers 13 whose function is different depending on whether the contact 9 is open or closed, or whether the movable element 6 masks one or the other of displays 4 or 5. In the case where the two displays are digital, one of the functions of the transducers is for example the input of data into a calculator and the other function the introduction of alphanumeric data into a memory, a number of transducers then being associated with letters rather than numbers. If one of the displays is analog, the second function of the transducers is for example setting the time of the watch. In a different application, the transducers can be replaced by other electronic elements, for example photovoltaic cells.

En outre, dans la forme d'exécution selon figure 10, si les transducteurs 13 occupent une surface non négli­geable, comme dans le cas où ils commandent une calcu­latrice, la surface totale d'affichage est pratiquement doublée par rapport à celle d'une montre identique en dimensions mais dans laquelle l'affichage et le clavier de commande sont fixes.In addition, in the embodiment according to FIG. 10, if the transducers 13 occupy a non-negligible surface, as in the case where they control a calculator, the total display surface is practically doubled compared to that of a watch. identical in dimensions but in which the display and the control keyboard are fixed.

La figure 11 montre une forme d'exécution dans laquelle l'élément mobile 6 est rotatif autour d'un axe perpendi­culaire aux plans des affichages 4 et 5. Des contacts avec des fonctions similaires à celles de la forme d'exécution des figures 7 à 10 peuvent être couplés à cet élément mobile.FIG. 11 shows an embodiment in which the movable element 6 is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the planes of displays 4 and 5. Contacts with functions similar to those of the embodiment of FIGS. 7 to 10 can be coupled to this mobile element.

La figure 12 montre schématiquement un élément mobile 6 articulé sur un axe 15 permettant de la faire basculer soit sur l'affichage 4, soit sur l'afichage 5. Il est possible de lui associer des contacts 9 et 10 avec des fonctions similaires à celles décrites en rapport avec les figures 7 à 10.FIG. 12 schematically shows a mobile element 6 articulated on an axis 15 making it possible to tilt it either on the display 4 or on the display 5. It is possible to associate it with contacts 9 and 10 with functions similar to those described in connection with Figures 7 to 10.

Dans la plupart des formes d'exécution décrites ci-­dessus, l'élément mobile peut être conçu pour être facilement démontable, si désiré. Enfin, si la pièce d'horlogerie est une montre bracelet, la partie visible de l'élément mobile peut être réalisé d'aspect sembla­ble à celui du braceletIn most of the embodiments described above, the movable member can be designed to be easily removable, if desired. Finally, if the timepiece is a wristwatch, the visible part of the mobile element can be made in an appearance similar to that of the bracelet.

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1. Pièce d'horlogerie à affichage multiple, caractéri­sée en ce qu'elle comprend au moins deux zones d'afficha­ge (1,2;4,5) et au moins un élément mobile (3,6) destiné à couvrir ou à découvrir au moins une desdites zones d'affichage.1. Timepiece with multiple display, characterized in that it comprises at least two display zones (1,2; 4,5) and at least one mobile element (3,6) intended to cover or to discover at least one of said display areas. 2. Pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication 1, carac­térisée en ce qu'elle comprend au moins un contact élec­trique (9,10), l'élément mobile (6) commandant par ledit contact, lors de ses déplacements, au moins une fonction d'un des affichages (4,5).2. Timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one electrical contact (9,10), the movable element (6) controlling by said contact, during its movements, at least one function one of the displays (4,5). 3. Pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile (6) se déplace linéairement.3. Timepiece according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the movable element (6) moves linearly. 4. Pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile (6) se déplace en rotation dans un plan parallèle auxdits affichages.4. Timepiece according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the movable element (6) moves in rotation in a plane parallel to said displays. 5. Pièce d'horlogerie selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile (6) se déplace en rotation autour d'un axe situé dans un plan parallèle auxdits affichages.5. Timepiece according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the movable element (6) moves in rotation about an axis located in a plane parallel to said displays. 6. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile (3,6) est en matériau opaque ou translucide.6. Timepiece according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the movable element (3,6) is made of opaque or translucent material. 7. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications l à 5, caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile comprend un filtre polarisant.7. Timepiece according to one of claims l to 5, characterized in that the movable element comprises a polarizing filter. 8. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile (6) porte sur l'une au moins de ses faces des transducteurs (13) tels que cellules photovoltaiques ou autres.8. Timepiece according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the movable element (6) carries on at least one of its faces transducers (13) such as photovoltaic cells or the like. 9. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisée en ce que les affichages (1,2;4,5) sont analogiques et/ou digitaux.9. Timepiece according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the displays (1,2; 4,5) are analog and / or digital. 10. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisée en ce que l'un au moins des afficha­ges a une fonction différente de l'affichage du temps.10. Timepiece according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that at least one of the displays has a different function from the time display. 11. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile (6), lors de ses déplacements, commande une fonction différente de celle de la mesure du temps.11. Timepiece according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the movable element (6), during its movements, controls a function different from that of time measurement. 12. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caratérisée en ce qu'elle consiste en une montre bracelet et que l'élément mobile comporte une face exté­rieure d'aspect semblable à celui du bracelet.12. Timepiece according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it consists of a wristwatch and that the movable element has an outer face similar in appearance to that of the bracelet. 13. Pièce d'horlogerie selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisée en ce que l'élément mobile est faci­lement démontable.13. Timepiece according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the movable element is easily removable.
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