EP1655643A1 - Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewels - Google Patents
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- the present invention concerns a bracelet fastening or attaching device or connecting element for watches and jewels.
- a cylindrical lug is used, of which at least one of the two pivots is mobile.
- This lug is integral with the bracelet's strand through a traversing opening made through the latter.
- the pivots are lodged in opposite borings provided to this effect in the horns of the watch.
- the bracelet is integral with the watch, through the lug, on the longitudinal axis and on the vertical axis.
- the locking on the transverse axis is ensured in both directions by the attaching device of the watch since the distance in-between the horns is practically equal to the width of the bracelet's strand.
- the inner sides of the horns, in which the borings are made to receive the lug's pivots are parallel to one another, and generally parallel to the longitudinal axis 1 of the watch.
- the present invention aims to provide a bracelet attaching device answering the new needs, as described here above, namely to allow the user to change the bracelet easily, without tools and reliably.
- Patent EP0461069 proposes a rotating bezel provided with two protuberances which, in normal position, overlap over two other complementary protuberances that are part of the watch's middle and containing each a lodging for receiving the two strands of the bracelet provided with their respective lug.
- the inconvenience of this system is that it limits the possibilities of creating new shapes for the watch cases or for the jewel, because it compulsorily comprises a rotating bezel provided with protuberances.
- Patent CH216721 uses the same principle of a rotating bezel overlapping over, and locking, the bracelet's fastening area. It allows also supple bracelets, e.g. of leather, to be fastened by means of a rigid attaching element that comes to rest in the lodging, integral with the middle, and covered by the protuberance of the rotating bezel when it is locked. This solution has the same disadvantages as the preceding one.
- Patent FR709518 is a proposal similar to the preceding one, with an embodiment that is a formed case, i.e. not circular.
- the inconvenience of this invention, dating back to 1931, is that it no longer corresponds to the technical criteria of watches as they are designed nowadays.
- the aim of the invention is achieved when the inner sides of the horns of the watch or of the jewel are at least partly not parallel. In a preferred embodiment, they present, as seen from above, a necking, for example in the shape of a T-groove, as shown in the embodiment illustrated in figure 1. This opening can in fact appear in different shapes, as long as they display a narrowing, or necking, along the horns.
- This opening made in the watch or in the jewel, can traverse the width of the middle through and through. It can also be made only to a certain depth, either from above or from below the middle.
- the bracelet's strand Since the bracelet's strand has a shape similar to that of the aforementioned opening, it becomes integral with the watch or with the jewel, along the longitudinal axis through the opening's necking, and along the transverse axis through the two horns of the base element, for example of the middle in the case of a watch.
- the bracelet's strand does not comprise lugs, its locking on the vertical axis is ensured by a tongue, visible in figure 7, that is displaced by actuating a rotating element of the watch.
- the system of horns is a common attachment of the watch.
- the present invention can also be adapted to other attaching systems, for example to a central attachment.
- the bracelet is integral with the watch or the jewel on its three axes.
- the fastening is thus ensured and reliable.
- the horns 1 form a necking 2 on their entire height.
- the necking 2 is thus visible from the upper side and from the lower side of the watch when the bracelet is fastened to the case.
- the horns 1 are possible within the framework of the invention.
- the upper parts of the horns 1 have parallel inner sides and participate to the aesthetic aspect of the watch when a bracelet is fastened to the case, whilst the lower parts of their inner sides form a necking, for example as illustrated in the figures, in a dovetail shape, or in any other shape, and are preferably at least partly covered by the bracelet when the latter is fastened to the watch case.
- the upper parts of the horns form a necking close to the end of the horns whilst the inner sides of their lower part are parallel to the longitudinal axis.
- the necking is then for example visible from the upper side of the watch when the bracelet is fastened to the case and thus possibly contributes to the aesthetic aspect of the watch.
- both pairs of horns 1 and both tongues 6 are identical to each other. It is however possible, within the framework of the invention, to conceive a watch case or a jewel having two pairs of horns of different shapes. This further brings the advantage that both bracelet strands have differently shaped extremities, thus preventing them from being fastened to the wrong place.
- the spacing delimited by two horns 1 of a same pair defines a lodging for the extremity of a bracelet strand 3.
- the width of the strand's extremity is approximately equal to the distance between the inner sides of the horns 1, such that, when placed in its lodging, the strand 3 is held in both directions along a first axis, for example along the transverse axis A-C.
- the horns 1 of a same pair further form a necking on at least part of the horns' height, preferably close to the extremity of the horns 1.
- the strand's extremity is preferably rigid and formed to comply with this necking, such that the strand is held along a second axis, for example along the longitudinal axis A-C, when it is correctly placed in the lodging.
- the necking is in the shape of a rectangle.
- Other forms are however possible within the framework of the invention.
- the parts of the horns protruding within the lodging for holding the bracelet's strand in one or preferably both directions along the second axis can for example have circular, triangular or any other shapes.
- the corresponding tongue 6 holds the strand in both directions along a third axis, for example along the vertical axis, through insertion in a corresponding recess 12 in the preferably rigid strand's extremity (figure 4).
- the tongues 6 are united with the rotating ring 5 placed between the middle 9 and the back cover 8.
- the tongues 6 are united with another rotating element located for example over and/or inside the middle 9, for example a rotating bezel, a rotating lever, etc.
- the rotating element can then be accessed and actuated for example from the upper side and/or from a lateral side of the watch case.
- both tongues are united with the same rotating element. It is however possible, within the framework of the invention, to unite each tongue 6 with a different rotating element, such that each strand can for example be locked or unlocked independently.
- the first link has the shape and the elements allowing it to be set in the space in-between the horns of the watch case and to be fastened there according to the same principles of those described here above.
- the invention is not limited to the use of bracelet strands with inserts or of metallic bracelets, nor to the attaching system described here above. It is enough for the part of the strands placed in the attachment of the middle 9, or of another base element, to be sufficiently rigid to be held by the attachment's necking, despite a traction being exerted on the strands.
- the invention is described above in its application to a watch, in particular to a wrist watch, wherein the horns are preferably united with the watch case's middle.
- the bracelet fastening device of the invention can however also be applied to a jewel, whereas the horns are then united with a base element of a part of the jewel whilst the tongue or tongues are united with a rotating element which is attached to the base element and can slide relative to it.
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- The present invention concerns a bracelet fastening or attaching device or connecting element for watches and jewels.
- An important element of a watch's exterior is the bracelet allowing it to be fastened to the wrist.
- The evolution of customs and fashions has created new needs, notably as regards the changing of the bracelet to adapt it to circumstances, clothing or current fashion.
- Quality watches often use conventional bracelet fastening means, i.e. attachments or horns with a place for the bracelet's extremity. This bracelet can be of leather, metal or any other existing material suited for this use. In order to ensure that the bracelet is reliably fastened on the watch, it is necessary to make them integral along three axes, defined in space as described hereafter (figure 1):
- the longitudinal axis B, represented by the watch's 6 o'clock-12 o'clock line,
- the transverse axis A-C, parallel to the 3 o'clock-9 o'clock line,
- the vertical axis, perpendicular to the other two axes B and A-C.
- On most bracelet fastening systems, a cylindrical lug is used, of which at least one of the two pivots is mobile. This lug is integral with the bracelet's strand through a traversing opening made through the latter. The pivots are lodged in opposite borings provided to this effect in the horns of the watch. In this manner, the bracelet is integral with the watch, through the lug, on the longitudinal axis and on the vertical axis. The locking on the transverse axis is ensured in both directions by the attaching device of the watch since the distance in-between the horns is practically equal to the width of the bracelet's strand. Ordinarily, the inner sides of the horns, in which the borings are made to receive the lug's pivots, are parallel to one another, and generally parallel to the
longitudinal axis 1 of the watch. - Changing the bracelet can thus be effected neither instantly nor easily by the watch's wearer. The latter must thus request the assistance of the vendor who uses suitable tools.
- The present invention aims to provide a bracelet attaching device answering the new needs, as described here above, namely to allow the user to change the bracelet easily, without tools and reliably.
- Many patents are known that have in common proposals for solving the same problem: how to change a watch bracelet oneself rapidly and without tool, yet ensuring the reliability of the clasp.
- Patent EP0461069 proposes a rotating bezel provided with two protuberances which, in normal position, overlap over two other complementary protuberances that are part of the watch's middle and containing each a lodging for receiving the two strands of the bracelet provided with their respective lug. The inconvenience of this system is that it limits the possibilities of creating new shapes for the watch cases or for the jewel, because it compulsorily comprises a rotating bezel provided with protuberances.
- Patent CH216721 uses the same principle of a rotating bezel overlapping over, and locking, the bracelet's fastening area. It allows also supple bracelets, e.g. of leather, to be fastened by means of a rigid attaching element that comes to rest in the lodging, integral with the middle, and covered by the protuberance of the rotating bezel when it is locked. This solution has the same disadvantages as the preceding one.
- Patent FR709518 is a proposal similar to the preceding one, with an embodiment that is a formed case, i.e. not circular. The inconvenience of this invention, dating back to 1931, is that it no longer corresponds to the technical criteria of watches as they are designed nowadays.
- The aim of the invention is achieved when the inner sides of the horns of the watch or of the jewel are at least partly not parallel. In a preferred embodiment, they present, as seen from above, a necking, for example in the shape of a T-groove, as shown in the embodiment illustrated in figure 1. This opening can in fact appear in different shapes, as long as they display a narrowing, or necking, along the horns.
- This opening, made in the watch or in the jewel, can traverse the width of the middle through and through. It can also be made only to a certain depth, either from above or from below the middle.
- Since the bracelet's strand has a shape similar to that of the aforementioned opening, it becomes integral with the watch or with the jewel, along the longitudinal axis through the opening's necking, and along the transverse axis through the two horns of the base element, for example of the middle in the case of a watch.
- As the bracelet's strand does not comprise lugs, its locking on the vertical axis is ensured by a tongue, visible in figure 7, that is displaced by actuating a rotating element of the watch.
- The system of horns is a common attachment of the watch. The present invention can also be adapted to other attaching systems, for example to a central attachment.
- Thanks to this new design, the bracelet is integral with the watch or the jewel on its three axes. The fastening is thus ensured and reliable.
- The embodiments of the invention, chosen as non-limiting examples, are now described with the aid of the following drawings in which:
- Figure 1 shows a watch case with the bracelet, according to the invention, seen from above.
- Figure 2 shows an identical watch case, seen from below.
- Figure 3 shows a cross-section along the half-axis A, represented in figure 1.
- Figure 4 shows a cross-section along the half-axis B, represented in figure 1.
- Figure 5 shows a cross-section along the half-axis C, represented in figure 1.
- Figure 6 shows a cross-section along the half-axis D, represented in figure 1.
- Figure 7 shows a view from below of the watch case, without the back cover, showing the rotating ring in locked position.
- Figure 8 shows a view from below of the watch case, without the back cover, showing the rotating ring in unlocked position.
- Figure 9 is a front view of a bracelet strand corresponding to the preceding ensemble.
- Figure 10 is a side view of the bracelet strand of figure 9.
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- Figure 1 represents a watch case and a bracelet according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, seen from above. The watch case comprises a
middle 9 comprising two pairs ofhorns 1 for receiving each astrand 3 of a bracelet. The pairs ofhorns 1 are preferably situated at six o'clock and at twelve o'clock such that the bracelet is attached parallel to the longitudinal axis B. Other positions are however possible, thus resulting in different alignments of the bracelet relative to the watch case. In the embodiment of figure 1, thehorns 1 present, at the extremity of the internal face, anecking 2 designed to lock thebracelet 3 along the longitudinal axis B. This implies that the extremities of the bracelet's twostrands 3 that will lodged in-between thehorns 1 will have the counter-shape of this space, in particular as regardspart 2. - Figure 2 is the same watch case seen from below. Unless specified, the same reference numbers designate the same elements in all figures. This view shows
protuberances 4 that are part of a rotatingring 5, as well as tongues 6 (visible in figure 7) which are used for locking the strands of thebracelet 3. Theprotuberances 4 can move in aclearance 7 made in thebottom 8 and in themiddle 9. - Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view along the half-axis A, represented in figure 1. It shows in particular the position of the rotating
ring 5 placed in-between themiddle 9 and theback cover 8 so as to turn freely between these two parts. The glass of thewatch 10 is also visible on this view. - Figure 4 is a cross section along the half-axis B, represented in figure 1. This cross section makes the
tongue 6 visible in the locking position of the strand of thebracelet 3. This tongue is part of the rotating ring 5 (not visible in this figure). This figure shows how thetongue 6 in its locked position is inserted in arecess 12 of thestrand 3. - Figure 5 is a cross section along the half-axis C, represented in figure 1. It shows the position of the
rotating ring 5 relative to the windingbutton 11, mounted in the usual manner in the middle 9. - Figure 6 is a cross section along the half-axis D, represented in figure 1. It shows one of the two
protuberances 4 belonging to therotating ring 5. They serve to move thetongues 6 causing the locking or unlocking of the bracelet strands. - Figure 7 is a view from below of the watch case, without the back cover, showing the
rotating ring 5 in locked position. The determinant elements of thisrotating ring 5 are visible in this figure, namely the twoprotuberances 4 serving to move it and the twotongues 6 serving to lock and unlock the strands of the bracelet. In this position, therotating ring 5 is placed such that thetongues 6 protrude in the openings defined by the pairs ofhorns 1 and are at an approximately equal distance of eachhorn 1 of the corresponding pair. - Figure 8 is a view from below of the watch case, without the back cover, showing the
rotating ring 5 in unlocked position. In this position, thetongues 6 preferably do not protrude in the openings defined between the pairs ofhorns 1 such that the extremities of the bracelet's strands can be inserted and removed from these openings. In this position, the bracelet's strands can thus be removed and for example replaced by others. - Figures 9 and 10 show a
strand 3 of the bracelet corresponding to the preceding ensemble. It shows the strand's extremity, which is preferably reinforced by arigid insert 14, and moulds itself to fit the shape of the space in-between the horns of the middle. In the side of the bracelet strand parallel to the transverse axis of the watch is arecess 12 in which the tongue is set when thestrand 3 is put in place. The suitable rotation of therotating ring 5 ensures the locking of the two strands of thebracelet 3 along the vertical axis. Therotating ring 5 is preferably held in this locked position by a holding device, not represented on the figures. The holding device includes for example a ratchet, or any other mechanism in order to maintain the position of therotating ring 5 relative to the middle 9. - In the embodiment illustrated in the figures 1 to 10, the
horns 1 form anecking 2 on their entire height. The necking 2 is thus visible from the upper side and from the lower side of the watch when the bracelet is fastened to the case. - Other shapes are possible for the
horns 1 within the framework of the invention. In a variant embodiment, the upper parts of thehorns 1 have parallel inner sides and participate to the aesthetic aspect of the watch when a bracelet is fastened to the case, whilst the lower parts of their inner sides form a necking, for example as illustrated in the figures, in a dovetail shape, or in any other shape, and are preferably at least partly covered by the bracelet when the latter is fastened to the watch case. - According to still another embodiment, the upper parts of the horns form a necking close to the end of the horns whilst the inner sides of their lower part are parallel to the longitudinal axis. The necking is then for example visible from the upper side of the watch when the bracelet is fastened to the case and thus possibly contributes to the aesthetic aspect of the watch.
- In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, both pairs of
horns 1 and bothtongues 6 are identical to each other. It is however possible, within the framework of the invention, to conceive a watch case or a jewel having two pairs of horns of different shapes. This further brings the advantage that both bracelet strands have differently shaped extremities, thus preventing them from being fastened to the wrong place. - The spacing delimited by two
horns 1 of a same pair defines a lodging for the extremity of abracelet strand 3. Preferably, the width of the strand's extremity is approximately equal to the distance between the inner sides of thehorns 1, such that, when placed in its lodging, thestrand 3 is held in both directions along a first axis, for example along the transverse axis A-C. According to the invention, thehorns 1 of a same pair further form a necking on at least part of the horns' height, preferably close to the extremity of thehorns 1. The strand's extremity is preferably rigid and formed to comply with this necking, such that the strand is held along a second axis, for example along the longitudinal axis A-C, when it is correctly placed in the lodging. In the illustrated example, the necking is in the shape of a rectangle. Other forms are however possible within the framework of the invention. The parts of the horns protruding within the lodging for holding the bracelet's strand in one or preferably both directions along the second axis can for example have circular, triangular or any other shapes. - When the bracelet fastening device of the invention is in locked position and a
strand 3 is correctly placed in its lodging, thecorresponding tongue 6 holds the strand in both directions along a third axis, for example along the vertical axis, through insertion in acorresponding recess 12 in the preferably rigid strand's extremity (figure 4). - In the illustrated example, the
tongues 6 are united with therotating ring 5 placed between the middle 9 and theback cover 8. According to a variant embodiment, thetongues 6 are united with another rotating element located for example over and/or inside the middle 9, for example a rotating bezel, a rotating lever, etc. The rotating element can then be accessed and actuated for example from the upper side and/or from a lateral side of the watch case. Preferably, both tongues are united with the same rotating element. It is however possible, within the framework of the invention, to unite eachtongue 6 with a different rotating element, such that each strand can for example be locked or unlocked independently. - If a metallic bracelet is used, the first link has the shape and the elements allowing it to be set in the space in-between the horns of the watch case and to be fastened there according to the same principles of those described here above.
- The invention is not limited to the use of bracelet strands with inserts or of metallic bracelets, nor to the attaching system described here above. It is enough for the part of the strands placed in the attachment of the middle 9, or of another base element, to be sufficiently rigid to be held by the attachment's necking, despite a traction being exerted on the strands.
- The invention is described above in its application to a watch, in particular to a wrist watch, wherein the horns are preferably united with the watch case's middle. The bracelet fastening device of the invention can however also be applied to a jewel, whereas the horns are then united with a base element of a part of the jewel whilst the tongue or tongues are united with a rotating element which is attached to the base element and can slide relative to it.
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- Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewelry, characterized in that the watch or jewel has an attachment, for example two pairs of horns (1), constituted by an opening in the watch or jewel that can be in different shapes, for example in T-groove shape, as long as said opening displays a necking and is placed on at least one part of the thickness of the watch or jewel, and in that the extremity of a strand of the bracelet (3) or metallic bracelet corresponding to said opening has a similar shape, so as to be positioned in this opening and become integral with the watch or jewel along a longitudinal axis (B) and a transverse axis (A), whilst the locking of the strand of the bracelet (3) or metallic bracelet along the vertical axis is ensured by at least one tongue (6) introduced in at least one recess (12) of the bracelet strand or metallic bracelet, said tongue (6) being placed in this position following a rotation of a rotating element (5) integral with the tongue (6) and of at least one protuberance (4) protruding from the watch or jewel, so as to be actuated manually.
- Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewelry, characterized in that the watch or jewel has an attachment, for example a central attachment, constituted by an extension of the watch or jewel that can have different shapes, for example a T-shape, as long as said extension displays a necking and is placed on at least one part of the thickness of the watch or jewel, and in that the extremity of a strand of the bracelet (3) or metallic bracelet corresponding to said extension has a similar shape, so as to envelop said extension and become integral with the watch or jewel along a longitudinal axis (B) and a transverse axis (A), whilst the locking of the strand of the bracelet (3) or metallic bracelet along the vertical axis is ensured by at least one tongue (6) introduced in at least one recess (12) of the bracelet strand or metallic bracelet, said tongue (6) being placed in this position following a rotation of a rotating element (5) integral with the tongue (6) and of at least one protuberance (4) protruding from the watch or jewel, so as to be actuated manually.
- Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewelry according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the watch or jewel is constituted of a base element (9) comprising the horns (1) that define by their internal side provided with at least one necking (2) the opening designed to receive the extremity of the strand of the bracelet (3), said base element (9) and said horns (1) further having at least one hollow (13) for the tongue (6) to pass or to be lodged in unlocked position.
- Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewelry according to claim 2, characterized by the fact that the watch or jewel has an attachment, for example a central attachment, constituted by an extension of the watch or jewel that can have different shapes, for example a T-shape, as long as said extension displays a necking and is placed on at least one part of the thickness of the watch or jewel, and by the fact that the extremity of a strand of the bracelet (3) or metallic bracelet corresponding to said extension has a similar shape, so as to envelop said extension and become integral with the watch or jewel, said base element (9) and said central attachment further having at least one hollow (13) for the tongue (6) to pass or to be lodged in unlocked position.
- Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewelry according to the claim 1 or 3, characterized by the fact that the opening is made through the entire thickness of the base element (9) comprising the horns (1).
- Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewelry according to the claim 1 or 3, characterized by the fact that the opening is made from above or below the base element (9) comprising the horns (1) and on one part only.
- Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewelry according to the claim 1 or 3, characterized by the fact that the opening is made from below the base element (9) comprising the horns (1) and on one part only, whilst the rest of the width is open so that the space in-between the horns (1), visible from above, is parallel.
- Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewelry according to one of the claims 1, 3, 5 to 7, characterized by the fact that the strand of the bracelet (3) can be put in place when the rotating element (5) has been displaced by rotation so that the tongue (6) is no longer in the opening of the base element (9) comprising the horns (1), and said strand of the bracelet (3) is locked with the tongue (6) has been replaced in its initial locking position, namely in the opening of the base element (9) comprising the horns (1) and in the recess (12), furthermore that the rotating bezel (5) is held in this position by a holding element, for example a ball bearing mounted on a spring or a ratchet.
- Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewelry according to one of the claims 2 or 4, characterized by the fact that the strand of the bracelet (3) can put in place when the rotating element (5) has been displaced by rotation so that the tongue or tongues (6) are no longer in the space designed for the extremity of the strand of the bracelet (3), the latter being locked when the tongue (6) has been replaced in its locking position, namely in the recess (12) of the strand of the bracelet (3), furthermore that the rotating element (5) is held in this position by a holding element, for example a ball bearing mounted on a spring or a ratchet
- Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewelry according to one of the claims 1 to 9, characterized by the fact that the extremity of the strand of the bracelet (3) is reinforced by an insert (14), rigid, in the face of which is the recess (12) where are placed the tongues (6) when the strand of the bracelet (3) is locked.
- Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewelry according to one of the claims 1 to 10, wherein said base element (9) is a middle of a watch.
- Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewelry according to one of the claims 1 to 11, wherein said rotating element (5) is a rotating ring.
- Watch case or part of jewel comprising:at least two cooperating horns (1) for limiting the displacement of a bracelet strand (3) along a longitudinal axis (B) of said bracelet strand (3) and a transverse axis (A-C) of said bracelet strand (3),a rotating element (5) which can be rotated relative to said at least two cooperating horns (1) between a locked position and an unlocked position so as to limit the displacement of said bracelet strand (3) along a vertical axis of said bracelet strand (3) in said locked position, and to allow the changing of said bracelet strand (3) in said unlocked position, said vertical axis being perpendicular to said longitudinal axis (B) and to said transverse axis (A-C).
- Watch case or part of jewel according to claim 13, said at least two cooperating horns (1) being united with a base element (9), said at least two horns (1) having a necking (2) at their end on at least a part of their thickness,
said rotating element (5) being attached to said base element (9) such that it can be rotated relative to said base element (9) between said locked position and said unlocked position. - Watch case or part of jewel according to claim 14, said base element (9) being a middle of a watch.
- Watch case or part of jewel according to one of the claims 14 or 15, said rotating element (5) being a rotating ring.
- Watch case or part of jewel according to one of the claims 14 to 16, said necking (2) having a "T" shape.
- Watch case or part of jewel according to one of the claims 14 to 17, said rotating element (5) comprising a tongue (6) introduced in a recess (12) in said bracelet strand (3) when in said locked position.
- Watch case or part of jewel according to claim 18, said tongue (6) being placed between said at least two cooperating horns (1) in said locked position.
- Bracelet strand (3) comprising an extremity with a recess (12), said recess (12) being at least partly closed on two opposite sides such that a tongue (6) which would be introduced in said recess (12) would be held in both directions along an axis perpendicular to said opposite sides.
- Bracelet strand (3) according to claim 20, said extremity being rigid.
- Bracelet strand (3) according to claim 21, said extremity being a rigid insert (14) within said strand (3).
- Watch or jewel, comprising:a watch case or part of jewel,a bracelet strand (3) attached to said watch case or part of jewel,said watch case or part of jewel comprising at least two cooperating horns (1) for limiting displacement of said bracelet strand (3) along a longitudinal axis (B) of said bracelet strand (3) and a transverse axis (A-C) of said bracelet strand (3), and a rotating element (5) which can be rotated relative to said at least two cooperating horns (1) between a locked position and an unlocked position so as to limit the displacement of said bracelet strand (3) along a vertical axis of said bracelet strand (3) in said locked position, and to allow the changing of said bracelet strand (3) in said unlocked position.
- Watch or jewel according to claim 23, said rotating element (5) comprising a tongue (6), an extremity of said bracelet strand (3) comprising a recess (12) at least partly closed on two opposite sides, said tongue (6) being inserted in said recess (12) in said locked position, such that said tongue (6) is held in both directions along an axis perpendicular to said opposite sides.
- Watch or jewel according to claim 24, said axis perpendicular to said opposite sides being parallel to said vertical axis.
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