EP3084530B1 - Adjustment device for watch - Google Patents

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EP3084530B1
EP3084530B1 EP14815300.0A EP14815300A EP3084530B1 EP 3084530 B1 EP3084530 B1 EP 3084530B1 EP 14815300 A EP14815300 A EP 14815300A EP 3084530 B1 EP3084530 B1 EP 3084530B1
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Raphaël Balmer
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    • 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
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/24—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars
    • G04B19/243—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars characterised by the shape of the date indicator
    • G04B19/247—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars characterised by the shape of the date indicator disc-shaped
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    • G04B47/00—Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece
    • G04B47/003—Mounting in and combined with adjustable indicating means, e.g. date indicating means adjustable by hand, marks or counters
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    • 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
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/04—Hands; Discs with a single mark or the like
    • G04B19/048—Hands; Discs with a single mark or the like having the possibility of indicating on more than one scale, e.g. hands with variable length which work on different scales
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    • 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
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    • G04B19/24—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars
    • G04B19/243—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars characterised by the shape of the date indicator
    • G04B19/247—Clocks or watches with date or week-day indicators, i.e. calendar clocks or watches; Clockwork calendars characterised by the shape of the date indicator disc-shaped
    • G04B19/253—Driving or releasing mechanisms
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    • G04B19/28—Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time
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    • 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
    • G04B27/00—Mechanical devices for setting the time indicating means
    • G04B27/08—Mechanical devices for setting the time indicating means by using parts of the case
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    • G04B45/00—Time pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effects
    • G04B45/0084—Pictures or inscriptions on the case or parts thereof, attaching complete pictures
    • G04B45/0092—Changeable parts
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    • G04C—ELECTROMECHANICAL CLOCKS OR WATCHES
    • G04C9/00—Electrically-actuated devices for setting the time-indicating means
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    • G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
    • G04G5/00—Setting, i.e. correcting or changing, the time-indication
    • G04G5/04—Setting, i.e. correcting or changing, the time-indication by setting each of the displayed values, e.g. date, hour, independently

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  • the present invention relates to the field of watch adjustment devices arranged to be plated on the crystal of a watch comprising several display means.
  • the date indication is not optimal because it does not take into account the difference in the number of days between the different months of the year. Therefore, during months at thirty days, it is necessary to adjust the date to advance the date by two notches while in February, the date must be advanced at least four notches or even five in the event of a leap year. to get the correct date.
  • One of the aims of the present invention is to provide an adjustment device which overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks, that is to say by providing an adjustment device offering clear and rapid use and inexpensive.
  • the present invention consists of a setting device for a watch arranged to be placed temporarily on the crystal of a watch comprising several display means, characterized in that said device is arranged to allow viewing by the user of said means for displaying said watch while adjusting said watch, said device comprising at least one index mark for its angular indexing with respect to a reference of said watch, and in that said device comprises, for at least one display particular of said watch, at least one piece of additional information with respect to said particular display of said watch to facilitate the adjustment of said particular display considered.
  • said at least one additional item of information comprises an indication of the nature of the particular display.
  • said at least one additional item of information comprises a display sequence of all the possible adjustment amplitude of said display means considered.
  • the device comprises at least one transparent plastic film.
  • the device comprises several plastic films placed one on top of the other, each corresponding to at least one particular display of said watch.
  • the plastic films placed on top of each other are joined together by at least one joining point, each film further comprising a tab for gripping.
  • the device comprises an annular part comprising at least one beam extending radially so as to delimit at least one zone for additional information.
  • said annular part and said at least one beam comprise several thickness levels each corresponding to one or more displays of said watch.
  • said annular part comprises a layer of adhesive material on the surface in contact with the watch crystal.
  • the device comprises a plurality of transparent areas to allow viewing by the user of said display means of said watch during their adjustment.
  • the device comprises a plurality of zones provided with apertures to allow the user to view said display means of said watch while they are being adjusted.
  • said at least one particular display is a parameter of a perpetual calendar.
  • the invention further relates to a timepiece assembly comprising a mechanical or / and electronic timepiece movement and an adjustment device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said timepiece movement is capable of operating in a mode of operation. setting in which the display means and at least one piece of information complementary to a particular display cooperate together to facilitate the setting of said at least one particular display considered.
  • the display means comprise a central hour hand, a central minute hand and a small second on a counter at 6 o'clock allowing the display of the current time and, for the display of the chronograph function, a central seconds hand and counter hands, the display means further comprising a disc arranged under a window for displaying the date.
  • the particular display of the watch adjusted by using the display means and the additional information of the adjustment device is the perpetual calendar.
  • the particular display of the watch adjusted by using the display means and the additional information of the adjustment device is different from the information displayed by said display means when the watch is in normal mode.
  • the display means cooperate successively with the additional information so as to adjust the particular display associated with each additional information.
  • the validation of the value of the parameter by action on the main control member automatically leads to the passage to the next phase and automatically leads to the end of the adjustment step after the adjustment phase of the last one. setting.
  • the step of displaying the adjusted parameter consists in moving the display means used to scan at least part of the amplitude of the values selectable for said parameter and to move to a position representing the first possible value for said set parameter.
  • the step of displaying the adjusted parameter consists in using a first display member to indicate the nature of the parameter to be adjusted and in moving a second display member to scan at least part of the display. amplitude of the selectable values for said parameter and to move to a position representing the first possible value for said adjusted parameter.
  • the first display member is one of the counter hands for indicating the nature of the parameter to be adjusted
  • the second display member is a central hand.
  • the step of displaying the adjusted parameter consists in moving the display means used to a position representing the first possible value for said adjusted parameter.
  • each additional information cooperates with a separate display means.
  • This watch or timepiece 100 comprises a case 101 in which a watch movement or module 100a (shown in figure 8 ) is arranged.
  • the case 101 comprises a crystal 102 and a bezel 103.
  • This watch module has a date function and more particularly a perpetual calendar function. It is understood by this that this horological module proposes to indicate the date by taking into account the difference in the number of days between the months of the year and the leap years.
  • the watch further comprises control means 105.
  • These control means 105 comprise a crown B which can be rotated and pulled into several positions, a first pusher P1 and a second pusher P2. Crown B is considered as a main control member 105a while pushers P1 and P2 are considered as secondary control members 105b.
  • this clock module sends time information to display means 106, which are associated with a dial 104 to indicate the information to the user.
  • These display means 106 comprise at least one display member 107.
  • This display member 107 can be in the form of needles or discs arranged under a window in the dial.
  • Time information is the current time, date and / or linked to a chronograph function.
  • the display means 106 comprise central hands and counters each comprising a hand.
  • the display means 106 are generally arranged to include a central hour hand 107a, a central minute hand 107b and a small second 107c on a counter at 6 o'clock allowing the current time to be displayed.
  • the central seconds hand 107d and the counter hands 107th, 107f located at 3 and 9 o'clock are used.
  • the display means 106 also include a disc placed under a window 107g for displaying the date.
  • the display means 106 display the current time and are used for the on-demand chronograph function.
  • This watch module is capable of going into a setting operating mode in which the perpetual calendar function is set.
  • This setting consists of setting the date, ie date, month and year, so that the watch module knows when the leap year should take place.
  • this step of adjusting the perpetual calendar function is carried out using an adjustment device 10.
  • This adjustment device 10 is an element which is pressed against the crystal 103 of the watch 100.
  • This device adjustment 10 comprises a plurality of transparent zones or openings for viewing by the user of said display means of said watch during their adjustment.
  • This adjustment device also comprises at least one additional item of information 11.
  • This additional item of information 11 is used in cooperation with at least one display member 107 of the display means 106 to facilitate the adjustment of a parameter.
  • at least three additional items of information 11 must be represented: one for the date, one for the month and one for the year.
  • this adjustment device 10 may be in the form of a self-adhesive plastic film 12.
  • This plastic film 12 comprises serigraphs which are the various additional information 11.
  • This embodiment of the invention has the advantage of being simple to implement. work since a self-adhesive plastic film is already present on the timepieces. This film is used to protect ice. A screen printing step must just be added to obtain the adjustment device 10 according to the invention.
  • This plastic film 12 has transparent zones 15 for viewing by the user of said display means of said watch during their adjustment.
  • the film can be completely transparent or also include opaque areas, for example to improve the contrast of screen prints.
  • this adjustment device 10 may also be in the form of a part 14 such as a three-dimensional frame.
  • This part 14 comprises transparent or perforated zones 15.
  • the part 14 is in the form of an annular part comprising several beams 16 to delimit the different zones, each zone corresponding to additional information 11. These zones 15 are solid and transparent or open for viewing by the user of said means. display of said watch during their adjustment. These beams 16 extend according to the diameter or the radius of the annular part.
  • This part 14 is preferably made of plastic and has a shape similar to that of the dial 104 and / or the bezel 102 in order to be able to press against the crystal 103 / or the bezel.
  • This second embodiment has the advantage of being reusable in particular in the event of new settings during a battery change.
  • the adjustment device 10 further comprises at least one indexing mark 17 for its angular indexing with respect to a reference of said watch.
  • this indexing mark may be a screen print 18 to identify the 12h-6h axis and / or the 9h-3h axis, this screen printing also serving to separate the zones for each additional information. 13. Indexing can also also take place naturally by dressing the watch (crown, push-piece, lugs on the caseband, etc.), without hindering access to the push-pieces and the crown.
  • the index mark 17 can be the very structure of said part. Indeed, as visible at the figure 4 , the beams 16 arranged along the 12h-6h axis and / or the 9h-3h axis so as to serve as an indexing mark.
  • a first step a) consists in having the adjustment device 10 pressed onto the watch crystal or clipped to the watch case.
  • the adjustment device 10 can be plated by the user or already present.
  • a second step b) pressing the main control member 105a, that is to say the crown B causes the passage from the normal operating mode to the adjustment mode.
  • the adjustment parameters of the perpetual calendar function are adjusted sequentially so that for each parameter set, at least one display member 107 of the display means 106 cooperates with one of the additional information 11 of the device. adjustment 10.
  • the additional information is only used to indicate to the user the parameter being adjusted.
  • a first display member 107 and a second display member 107 each take the form of a hand cooperating with a graduated counter such as the counter 107f at 9 o'clock and the counter 107e at 3 o'clock used for the chronograph function.
  • the third display member 107 is a disk associated with a window 107g for displaying the date.
  • the clock module When entering setting mode by acting on the control means 105, the clock module directly enters a first phase in which a first parameter is set. For example, crown B will be used to enter setting mode.
  • the first display member 107f is used and a first additional item of information 111 is associated with it.
  • This first additional information 111 indicates the parameter being adjusted.
  • the first additional information 11 relates to the year and the first display member 107f is used. This first display member 107f performs a movement to indicate that the first parameter is being adjusted.
  • the horological module is then programmed so that the first display member 107f moves only in four positions, each of the positions corresponding to a leap year.
  • the user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the first parameter and to validate his selection.
  • the first and second push-buttons P1 and P2 are used to increase or decrease the value of the parameter while the crown B is used to validate the value, these manipulations not being limiting.
  • This second phase allows the adjustment of a second parameter.
  • the second display unit 107e is used and a second additional information item 112 is associated with it.
  • This second additional information 112 concerns the current month.
  • This second display member 107e performs a movement to indicate that the second parameter is being adjusted.
  • the horological module is programmed so that the second display member 107e moves only in twelve positions, each of the positions corresponding to one month.
  • the user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the second parameter and to validate his selection. Once this validation has been carried out, the second phase becomes complete.
  • the third display member 107g is used and is associated with a third additional item of information 113.
  • This third additional item of information 113 relates to the date.
  • This third display member 107g performs a movement to indicate that the third parameter is being adjusted.
  • the programming of the third display member 107g must not be changed.
  • the user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the third parameter and validate his selection. A once this validation has been carried out, the third phase and the adjustment step are completed. The display means 106 therefore return to their initial or previous position.
  • the advantage of this first embodiment is to use the hands of the counters graduated at 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock used for the chronograph function as well as the date window. This does not disturb the operation of the normal mode since the date window will be set to the correct date during the setting and it is the chronograph display members 107 which are used and not the display members 107 of the chronograph. current time.
  • the movement that the display members 107f, 107e and 107g perform may be a rotational movement of one or a few steps before being reset.
  • the additional information 11 is used to specify to the user the parameter being adjusted and / or to serve as a display sequence of all the possible adjustment amplitude of said display member considered. It is therefore understood that this additional information 11 is used as a scale during the adjustment of the various parameters.
  • a first display member 107 is in the form of the central seconds hand 107d used during the normal operating mode for displaying the chronograph function.
  • the second display member 107 is a disk associated with a window 107g for displaying the date.
  • the clock module When entering setting mode, the clock module directly enters a first phase in which a first parameter is set.
  • the first display member 107d is used and is associated with a first additional information 11.
  • This first additional information 11 comprises the indication 11b of the parameter being adjusted and the amplitude 11a of possible adjustment of said display member means considered for said parameter.
  • the first display member 107d moves to indicate that it is the first parameter which is being adjusted.
  • the first additional information concerns the year.
  • the user must then indicate the ten of the current year.
  • the goal is to enter the current year. This current year is compared with a database integrated into the watchmaking module so as to define whether it is a leap year and / or when this year will take place.
  • the horological module is then programmed so that the first display member 107d moves only in ten positions, from zero to nine.
  • the user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the first parameter and to validate his selection.
  • the first and second push-buttons P1 and P2 are used to increase or decrease the value of the parameter while the crown B is used to validate the value.
  • the second phase allows a second parameter to be set.
  • the first display member 107d is still used and a second additional item of information is associated with it.
  • the first display member 107d moves to indicate that it is the second parameter which is being adjusted.
  • This second additional information also relates to the year and comprises the indication 11d of the parameter being adjusted, that is to say the year and the possible adjustment amplitude 11c of said display means means considered for said parameter.
  • the user must then indicate the unit for the current year.
  • the watch module is then programmed so that the first display member moves only ten positions, from zero to nine.
  • the user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the first parameter and to validate his selection.
  • the second phase becomes complete, the current year is complete and recorded. For example, if in the first phase the number nine is selected and that in the second phase the number selected is six, this means that the current year is the year 2096, in fact, a date is preprogrammed in the watch. so that this date is considered as a reference. Another example, if in the first phase the number one is selected and that in the second phase the selected number is four, this means that the current year is the year 2014. At this moment, a third phase is automatically started. . However, it is possible to enter the date in full by entering the number two, then the number zero then the number one then the number four to form 2014.
  • the third phase allows a third parameter to be set.
  • the first display member 107d is still used and a third additional item of information 11 is associated with it.
  • This third additional information 11 relates to the current month and comprises the indication 11g of the parameter being adjusted, that is to say the year and the amplitude 11f of adjustment possible for said parameter.
  • the first display member 107d moves to indicate that it is the third parameter which is being adjusted.
  • the watch module is then programmed so that the first display member 107d moves only in twelve positions, from one to twelve.
  • the user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the third parameter and to validate his selection. Once this validation has been carried out, the third phase becomes complete.
  • a fourth step begins automatically, in which a fourth parameter is set.
  • the second display unit 107g is used and a fourth additional item of information is associated with it.
  • This fourth additional information is an 11th indication on the current fourth.
  • the second display member 107g is that which is ordinarily used for displaying the date, its operation is therefore not modified.
  • the second display member 107g performs a movement to indicate that it is the fourth parameter which is being adjusted.
  • the user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the fourth parameter and to validate his selection. Once this validation has been carried out, the fourth phase becomes complete and by the same the adjustment step.
  • the advantage of this second embodiment is to use the central seconds hand 107d used for the chronograph function as well as the date window 107g. This does not disturb the operation of the normal mode since the date window 107g will be set to the correct date during the setting and only a 107d hand linked to the chronograph function is used.
  • the movement of the display members 107d, 107g carried out to indicate the parameter being adjusted may be a rotational movement of one or a few steps before being reset to zero or a sweep of the possible adjustment amplitude. Of course, any movement will be possible.
  • the order of adjustment of the various parameters is not fixed and they can be carried out in a different order.
  • the first parameter and the second parameter are set one after the other.
  • the parameters can be adjusted in the order day-month year or year-month-day or according to the position of the additional information in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.
  • the central seconds hand 107d is, for example, used to indicate the digits selected on a display sequence of all the possible adjustment amplitude.
  • a counter 107c is then used to indicate the setting mode in which we are (year 1 st digit, year 2 nd digit, month, day).
  • the film 12 or frame 14 has 11 o'clock information around the counter 107c and only digits (from 0 to 12) for the needle in the center.
  • the numbers can be from 1 to 31 if the date is set in the same way (visible on the figure 9 ).
  • each plastic film 12 comprises, preferably opposite the point of attachment of the films to one another, a non-adhesive tab 12a so that the user can easily remove the plastic films. More preferably, this tab is opaque in order to be more visible.
  • a layer 18 of adhesive material is arranged on the face of the annular part 14 resting on the watch at the level of the crystal 103. This layer of adhesive material 18 allows the adjuster not to move during the adjustment step.
  • the perforated part is dimensioned so that the annular part 14 is of a diameter equal to that of the bezel 12. This This characteristic makes it possible to have the annular part 14 which rests on the bezel 102 and not on the crystal 103.
  • This second variant can be advantageously combined with the first variant, that is to say by depositing a layer 18 of adhesive material on the face of the annular part 14 bearing on the watch.
  • the passage to the adjustment mode is made by pulling the crown B. Once the crown B has been pulled completely into a determined position, the adjustment mode is entered.
  • the adjustment mode is exited by returning the crown to the rest position.
  • the annular part 14 can be produced so as to have several distinct thicknesses on each of which additional information 11 is indicated.

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Description

La présente invention concerne le domaine des dispositifs de réglage pour montre agencé pour être plaqué sur la glace d'une montre comportant plusieurs moyens d'affichage.The present invention relates to the field of watch adjustment devices arranged to be plated on the crystal of a watch comprising several display means.

ARRIERE PLAN TECHNOLOGIQUETECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND

Il est connu de l'art antérieur des montres ou pièces d'horlogerie dont le module horloger permet d'indiquer le quantième c'est-à-dire le jour du mois, celui-ci pouvant également être indiqué.It is known from the prior art of watches or timepieces whose horological module makes it possible to indicate the date, that is to say the day of the month, the latter also being able to be indicated.

Pour les montres les plus courantes, l'indication du quantième n'est pas optimale car elle ne prend pas en compte la différence du nombre de jours entre les différents mois de l'année. De ce fait, lors des mois à trente jours, il est nécessaire de régler la date pour avancer la date de deux crans alors qu'en février, il faut avancer au minimum la date de quatre crans voir de cinq en cas d'année bissextile pour avoir la date juste.For the most common watches, the date indication is not optimal because it does not take into account the difference in the number of days between the different months of the year. Therefore, during months at thirty days, it is necessary to adjust the date to advance the date by two notches while in February, the date must be advanced at least four notches or even five in the event of a leap year. to get the correct date.

Pour régler ce problème, des modules horlogers à quantième perpétuel ont été créés. Ces modules horlogers se proposent d'indiquer la date en prenant en compte les différents nombres de jours des mois de l'année selon que l'année soit simple ou bissextile. Par conséquent, ce module horloger peut passer d'un mois à un autre sans que l'utilisateur ne doive intervenir.To solve this problem, perpetual calendar horological modules have been created. These watchmaking modules propose to indicate the date by taking into account the different numbers of days in the months of the year depending on whether the year is simple or leap. Consequently, this watch module can go from one month to another without the user having to intervene.

Toutefois, un inconvénient de ces modules horlogers à quantième perpétuel est qu'ils nécessitent un réglage préalable. Ce réglage préalable peut avoir lieu lors de la fabrication ou lors de la première utilisation ou à chaque changement de pile. Ce réglage consiste à entrer dans un mode de réglage pour ensuite régler les différents paramètres. Ces paramètres sont la date, le mois et l'année c'est-à-dire à le niveau actuel du cycle de quatre ans. Or, ce réglage est loin d'être simple car il n'est pas évident pour l'utilisateur ou l'horloger de définir le niveau actuel du cycle : se situe-t-on dans l'année bissextile ou l'année suivante ou précédente ? Cette question est plus compliquée que prévue et si en plus, les étapes du réglage ne sont pas claires, le réglage du quantième perpétuel devient vite une corvée pour l'utilisateur.However, a drawback of these perpetual calendar horological modules is that they require prior adjustment. This preliminary adjustment can take place during manufacture or during the first use or at each battery change. This setting consists of entering a mode of adjustment to then adjust the various parameters. These parameters are the date, month and year ie at the current level of the four-year cycle. However, this adjustment is far from simple because it is not easy for the user or the watchmaker to define the current level of the cycle: are we in the leap year or the following year or previous ? This question is more complicated than expected and if in addition, the adjustment steps are not clear, the perpetual calendar adjustment quickly becomes a chore for the user.

De plus, cet inconvénient est amplifié si le réglage du quantième perpétuel se fait sans qu'aucune indication ne soit affichée sur ce que l'utilisateur est entrain de régler. En effet, s'il ne sait pas s'il règle le jour, le mois ou l'année, l'utilisateur risque de laisser tomber. Le document US2009185304 divulgue par exemple, la possibilité d'agencer un élément temporairement plaqué sur la glace d'une montre et pourvu d'indices permettant le répère des informations affichées par ladite montre.In addition, this drawback is amplified if the perpetual calendar is adjusted without any indication being displayed on what the user is adjusting. Indeed, if he does not know if he sets the day, the month or the year, the user risks giving up. The document US2009185304 discloses, for example, the possibility of arranging an element temporarily plated on the crystal of a watch and provided with indices allowing the identification of the information displayed by said watch.

RESUME DE L'INVENTIONSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Un des buts de la présente invention est de fournir un dispositif de réglage qui pallie les inconvénients susmentionnés c'est-à-dire en fournissant un dispositif de réglage offrant une utilisation claire et rapide et peu couteux.One of the aims of the present invention is to provide an adjustment device which overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks, that is to say by providing an adjustment device offering clear and rapid use and inexpensive.

A cet effet, la présente invention consiste en un dispositif de réglage pour montre agencé pour être plaqué temporairement sur la glace d'une montre comportant plusieurs moyens d'affichage caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif est agencé pour permettre la visualisation par l'utilisateur desdits moyens d'affichage de ladite montre pendant le réglage de ladite montre, ledit dispositif comportant au moins un repère d'indexage pour son indexation angulaire par rapport à une référence de ladite montre, et en ce que ledit dispositif comporte, pour au moins un affichage particulier de ladite montre, au moins une information complémentaires par rapport audit affichage particulier de ladite montre pour faciliter le réglage dudit affichage particulier considéré.To this end, the present invention consists of a setting device for a watch arranged to be placed temporarily on the crystal of a watch comprising several display means, characterized in that said device is arranged to allow viewing by the user of said means for displaying said watch while adjusting said watch, said device comprising at least one index mark for its angular indexing with respect to a reference of said watch, and in that said device comprises, for at least one display particular of said watch, at least one piece of additional information with respect to said particular display of said watch to facilitate the adjustment of said particular display considered.

Dans un premier mode de réalisation avantageux, ladite au moins une information complémentaire comprend une indication de la nature de l'affichage particulier.In a first advantageous embodiment, said at least one additional item of information comprises an indication of the nature of the particular display.

Dans un second mode de réalisation avantageux, ladite au moins une information complémentaire comprend une séquence de visualisation de toute l'amplitude de réglage possible dudit moyen d'affichage considéré.In a second advantageous embodiment, said at least one additional item of information comprises a display sequence of all the possible adjustment amplitude of said display means considered.

Dans un troisième mode de réalisation avantageux, le dispositif comprend au moins un film plastique transparent.In a third advantageous embodiment, the device comprises at least one transparent plastic film.

Dans un quatrième mode de réalisation avantageux, le dispositif comporte plusieurs films plastiques placés les uns sur les autres correspondant chacun à au moins un affichage particulier de ladite montre.In a fourth advantageous embodiment, the device comprises several plastic films placed one on top of the other, each corresponding to at least one particular display of said watch.

Dans un cinquième mode de réalisation avantageux, les films plastiques placés les uns sur les autres sont joints ensembles par au moins un point de jointure, chaque film comprenant en outre une languette pour la préhension.In a fifth advantageous embodiment, the plastic films placed on top of each other are joined together by at least one joining point, each film further comprising a tab for gripping.

Dans un sixième mode de réalisation avantageux, le dispositif comprend une pièce annulaire comprenant au moins une poutre s'étendant radialement de sorte à délimiter au moins une zone pour une information complémentaire.In a sixth advantageous embodiment, the device comprises an annular part comprising at least one beam extending radially so as to delimit at least one zone for additional information.

Dans un septième mode de réalisation avantageux, ladite pièce annulaire et ladite au moins une poutre comportent plusieurs niveaux d'épaisseur correspondant chacun à un ou plusieurs affichages de ladite montre.In a seventh advantageous embodiment, said annular part and said at least one beam comprise several thickness levels each corresponding to one or more displays of said watch.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation avantageux, ladite pièce annulaire comprend une couche de matériau adhésif sur la surface en contact avec la glace de la montre.In another advantageous embodiment, said annular part comprises a layer of adhesive material on the surface in contact with the watch crystal.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation avantageux, le dispositif comporte une pluralité de zones transparentes pour permettre la visualisation par l'utilisateur desdits moyens d'affichage de ladite montre pendant leur réglage.In another advantageous embodiment, the device comprises a plurality of transparent areas to allow viewing by the user of said display means of said watch during their adjustment.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation avantageux, le dispositif comporte une pluralité de zones munies de guichets pour permettre la visualisation par l'utilisateur desdits moyens d'affichage de ladite montre pendant leur réglage.In another advantageous embodiment, the device comprises a plurality of zones provided with apertures to allow the user to view said display means of said watch while they are being adjusted.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation avantageux, ledit au moins un affichage particulier est un paramètre d'un quantième perpétuel.In another advantageous embodiment, said at least one particular display is a parameter of a perpetual calendar.

L'invention concerne en outre un ensemble horloger comportant un mouvement d'horlogerie mécanique ou/et électronique et un dispositif de réglage selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit mouvement d'horlogerie est capable de fonctionner dans un mode de réglage dans lequel les moyens d'affichage et au moins une information complémentaire d'un affichage particulier coopèrent ensemble pour faciliter le réglage dudit au moins un affichage particulier considéré.The invention further relates to a timepiece assembly comprising a mechanical or / and electronic timepiece movement and an adjustment device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said timepiece movement is capable of operating in a mode of operation. setting in which the display means and at least one piece of information complementary to a particular display cooperate together to facilitate the setting of said at least one particular display considered.

Dans une variante de cet ensemble horloger, les moyens d'affichage comprennent une aiguille centrale des heures, une aiguilles centrale des minutes et une petite seconde sur un compteur à 6h permettant l'affichage de l'heure courante et, pour l'affichage de la fonction chronographe, une aiguille centrale des secondes et des aiguilles de compteurs, les moyens d'affichage comprenant en outre un disque disposé sous un guichet pour l'affichage de la date.In a variant of this watch assembly, the display means comprise a central hour hand, a central minute hand and a small second on a counter at 6 o'clock allowing the display of the current time and, for the display of the chronograph function, a central seconds hand and counter hands, the display means further comprising a disc arranged under a window for displaying the date.

Dans une variante de cet ensemble horloger, l'affichage particulier de la montre réglé en utilisant les moyens d'affichage et les informations complémentaires du dispositif de réglage est le quantième perpétuel.In a variant of this watch assembly, the particular display of the watch adjusted by using the display means and the additional information of the adjustment device is the perpetual calendar.

Dans une variante de cet ensemble horloger, l'affichage particulier de la montre réglé en utilisant les moyens d'affichage et les informations complémentaires du dispositif de réglage est différent de l'information affichée par lesdits moyens d'affichage lorsque la montre est en mode normal.In a variant of this watch assembly, the particular display of the watch adjusted by using the display means and the additional information of the adjustment device is different from the information displayed by said display means when the watch is in normal mode.

Dans une variante de cet ensemble horloger, les moyens d'affichage coopèrent successivement avec les informations complémentaires de sorte à régler l'affichage particulier associé à chaque information complémentaire.In a variant of this watch assembly, the display means cooperate successively with the additional information so as to adjust the particular display associated with each additional information.

L'invention concerne également un procédé de réglage d'un ensemble horloger comprenant un mouvement d'horlogerie et un dispositif de réglage, ledit mouvement d'horlogerie comprenant des moyens de commande comportant des organes de commande principales et secondaires et des moyens d'affichage pour afficher des informations, ledit dispositif de réglage étant agencé pour être plaqué sur la glace d'une montre pour permettre la visualisation par l'utilisateur desdits moyens d'affichage de ladite montre pendant leur réglage, ledit dispositif comportant au moins un repère d'indexage pour son indexation angulaire par rapport à une référence de ladite montre, et en outre, pour au moins un affichage particulier de ladite montre, au moins une information complémentaire par rapport audit affichage particulier, caractérisé en ce que le procédé consiste à :

  1. a) plaquer ledit dispositif de réglage sur la glace de la montre ;
  2. b) actionner l'organe de commande principal pour faire entrer le module d'horlogerie dans un mode de fonctionnement de réglage dans lequel des phases de réglage de paramètre sont itérativement effectuées, chaque phase comprenant les étapes suivantes:
    • afficher le paramètre réglé durant ladite phase par un mouvement des moyens d'affichage ;
    • sélectionner, à l'aides des organes de commande secondaires la valeur du paramètre ;
    • valider la valeur du paramètre par action sur l'organe de commande principal.
  3. c) Quitter le mode de fonctionnement de réglage lorsque la valeur du paramètre de la dernière phase est effectuée et entrer dans un mode de fonctionnement normal.
The invention also relates to a method for adjusting a timepiece assembly comprising a timepiece movement and an adjusting device, said clockwork movement comprising control means comprising main and secondary control members and display means. for displaying information, said adjustment device being arranged to be plated on the crystal of a watch to allow the user to view said display means of said watch during their adjustment, said device comprising at least one reference mark. indexing for its angular indexing with respect to a reference of said watch, and in addition, for at least one particular display of said watch, at least one piece of additional information with respect to said particular display, characterized in that the method consists in:
  1. a) placing said adjustment device on the watch crystal;
  2. b) actuate the main control unit to cause the clock module to enter an adjustment operating mode in which parameter adjustment phases are iteratively carried out, each phase comprising the following steps:
    • displaying the parameter set during said phase by a movement of the display means;
    • select, using the secondary control devices, the value of the parameter;
    • validate the value of the parameter by acting on the main control unit.
  3. c) Exit the adjustment operating mode when the parameter value of the last phase is reached and enter a normal operating mode.

Dans une première variante de ce procédé, la validation de la valeur du paramètre par action sur l'organe de commande principal entraîne automatiquement le passage vers la phase suivante et entraine automatiquement la fin de l'étape de réglage après la phase de réglage du dernier paramètre.In a first variant of this method, the validation of the value of the parameter by action on the main control member automatically leads to the passage to the next phase and automatically leads to the end of the adjustment step after the adjustment phase of the last one. setting.

Dans une seconde variante de ce procédé, l'étape d'affichage du paramètre réglé consiste à déplacer les moyens d'affichage utilisés pour balayer au moins une partie de l'amplitude des valeurs sélectionnables pour ledit paramètre et pour aller vers une position représentant la première valeur possible pour ledit paramètre réglé.In a second variant of this method, the step of displaying the adjusted parameter consists in moving the display means used to scan at least part of the amplitude of the values selectable for said parameter and to move to a position representing the first possible value for said set parameter.

Dans une autre variante de ce procédé l'étape d'affichage du paramètre réglé consiste à utiliser un premier organe d'affichage pour indiquer la nature du paramètre à régler et à déplacer un second organe d'affichage pour balayer au moins une partie de l'amplitude des valeurs sélectionnables pour ledit paramètre et pour aller vers une position représentant la première valeur possible pour ledit paramètre réglé.In another variant of this method the step of displaying the adjusted parameter consists in using a first display member to indicate the nature of the parameter to be adjusted and in moving a second display member to scan at least part of the display. amplitude of the selectable values for said parameter and to move to a position representing the first possible value for said adjusted parameter.

Dans une autre variante de ce procédé le premier organe d'affichage est une des aiguilles de compteurs pour indiquer la nature du paramètre à régler, le second organe d'affichage est une aiguille centrale.In another variant of this method, the first display member is one of the counter hands for indicating the nature of the parameter to be adjusted, the second display member is a central hand.

Dans une autre variante de ce procédé, l'étape d'affichage du paramètre réglé consiste à déplacer les moyens d'affichage utilisés vers une position représentant la première valeur possible pour ledit paramètre réglé.In another variant of this method, the step of displaying the adjusted parameter consists in moving the display means used to a position representing the first possible value for said adjusted parameter.

Dans une quatrième variante de ce procédé,, dans l'étape b), chaque information complémentaires coopère avec un moyen d'affichage distinct.In a fourth variant of this method, in step b), each additional information cooperates with a separate display means.

BREVE DESCRIPTION DES FIGURESBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Les buts, avantages et caractéristiques du dispositif selon la présente invention apparaîtront plus clairement dans la description détaillée suivante d'au moins une forme de réalisation de l'invention donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple non limitatif et illustrée par les dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • les figures 1 et 3 représentent de manière schématique un dispositif de réglage selon une première forme de réalisation de l'invention;
  • la figure 2 représente de manière schématique un ensemble dispositif de réglage selon une première forme de réalisation - montre selon un premier mode d'exécution de l'invention;
  • la figure 4 représente de manière schématique un dispositif de réglage selon une seconde forme de réalisation de l'invention;
  • la figure 5 représente de manière schématique un ensemble dispositif de réglage selon une première forme de réalisation - montre selon un seconde mode d'exécution de l'invention
  • la figure 6 représente schématiquement le procédé de réglage selon l'invention;
  • la figure 7 représente schématiquement une variante du dispositif de réglage selon une première forme de réalisation de l'invention;
  • la figure 8 représente schématiquement une variante du dispositif de réglage selon une seconde forme de réalisation de l'invention;
  • la figure 9 représente de manière schématique un ensemble dispositif de réglage selon une première forme de réalisation - montre selon une variante d'un seconde mode d'exécution de l'invention.
The aims, advantages and characteristics of the device according to the present invention will emerge more clearly in the following detailed description of at least one embodiment of the invention given solely by way of non-limiting example and illustrated by the appended drawings in which:
  • the figures 1 and 3 schematically show an adjustment device according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 2 schematically represents an assembly device according to a first embodiment - watch according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 4 schematically shows an adjustment device according to a second embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 5 schematically represents an assembly device according to a first embodiment - shows according to a second embodiment of the invention
  • the figure 6 schematically represents the adjustment method according to the invention;
  • the figure 7 schematically shows a variant of the adjustment device according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 8 schematically shows a variant of the adjustment device according to a second embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 9 schematically represents an adjustment device assembly according to a first embodiment - shows according to a variant of a second embodiment of the invention.

DESCRIPTION DETAILLEEDETAILED DESCRIPTION

Sur la figure 2 est représentée une montre 100 selon l'invention. Cette montre ou pièce d'horlogerie 100 comprend un boitier 101 dans lequel un mouvement ou module horloger 100a (représenté à la figure 8) est agencé. Le boitier 101 comprend une glace 102 et une lunette 103. Ce module horloger présente une fonction quantième et plus particulièrement une fonction quantième perpétuel. On comprend par la que ce module horloger se propose d'indiquer la date en prenant en compte la différence de nombre de jours entre les mois de l'année et les années bissextiles.On the figure 2 is shown a watch 100 according to the invention. This watch or timepiece 100 comprises a case 101 in which a watch movement or module 100a (shown in figure 8 ) is arranged. The case 101 comprises a crystal 102 and a bezel 103. This watch module has a date function and more particularly a perpetual calendar function. It is understood by this that this horological module proposes to indicate the date by taking into account the difference in the number of days between the months of the year and the leap years.

La montre comprend en outre des moyens de commande 105. Ces moyens de commande 105 comportent une couronne B pouvant être tourner et tirer sur plusieurs positions, un premier poussoir P1 et un second poussoir P2. La couronne B est considérée comme un organe de commande principale 105a alors que les poussoirs P1 et P2 sont considérés comment des organes de commande secondaires 105b.The watch further comprises control means 105. These control means 105 comprise a crown B which can be rotated and pulled into several positions, a first pusher P1 and a second pusher P2. Crown B is considered as a main control member 105a while pushers P1 and P2 are considered as secondary control members 105b.

Dans un mode de fonctionnement, normal, ce module horloger envoie des informations horaires à des moyens d'affichage 106, lesquels sont associés à un cadran 104 pour indiquer les informations à l'utilisateur. Ces moyens d'affichage 106 comprennent au moins un organe d'affichage 107. Cet organe d'affichage 107 peut se présenter sous la forme d'aiguilles ou de disques disposé sous un guichet dans le cadran. Les informations horaires sont l'heure courante, la date et/ou liées à une fonction chronographe.In a normal operating mode, this clock module sends time information to display means 106, which are associated with a dial 104 to indicate the information to the user. These display means 106 comprise at least one display member 107. This display member 107 can be in the form of needles or discs arranged under a window in the dial. Time information is the current time, date and / or linked to a chronograph function.

Dans le cas d'une montre chronographe, les moyens d'affichage 106 comprennent des aiguilles centrales et des compteurs comprenant chacun une aiguille. Les moyens d'affichage 106 sont généralement agencés pour comprendre une aiguille centrale des heures 107a, une aiguilles centrale des minutes 107b et une petite seconde 107c sur un compteur à 6h permettant l'affichage de l'heure courante. Pour l'affichage de la fonction chronographe, l'aiguille centrale des secondes 107d et les aiguilles des compteurs 107e, 107f situés à 3h et 9h sont utilisés. Les moyens d'affichage 106 comprennent également un disque disposé sous un guichet 107g pour l'affichage de la date.In the case of a chronograph watch, the display means 106 comprise central hands and counters each comprising a hand. The display means 106 are generally arranged to include a central hour hand 107a, a central minute hand 107b and a small second 107c on a counter at 6 o'clock allowing the current time to be displayed. For function display chronograph, the central seconds hand 107d and the counter hands 107th, 107f located at 3 and 9 o'clock are used. The display means 106 also include a disc placed under a window 107g for displaying the date.

Dans un mode de fonctionnement normal, les moyens d'affichage 106 affichent l'heure courante et sont utilisés pour la fonction chronographe à la demande.In normal operating mode, the display means 106 display the current time and are used for the on-demand chronograph function.

Ce module horloger est capable de passer dans un mode de fonctionnement de réglage dans lequel la fonction quantième perpétuel est réglée. Ce réglage consiste à régler la date c'est-à-dire quantième, mois et année de sorte que le module horloger sache quand l'année bissextile doit avoir lieu.This watch module is capable of going into a setting operating mode in which the perpetual calendar function is set. This setting consists of setting the date, ie date, month and year, so that the watch module knows when the leap year should take place.

Avantageusement selon l'invention, cette étape de réglage de la fonction quantième perpétuel est opérée à l'aide d'un dispositif de réglage 10. Ce dispositif de réglage 10 est un élément se plaquant sur la glace 103 de la montre 100. Ce dispositif de réglage 10 comprend une pluralité de zones 15 transparentes ou d'ouvertures pour la visualisation par l'utilisateur desdits moyens d'affichage de ladite montre pendant leur réglage.Advantageously according to the invention, this step of adjusting the perpetual calendar function is carried out using an adjustment device 10. This adjustment device 10 is an element which is pressed against the crystal 103 of the watch 100. This device adjustment 10 comprises a plurality of transparent zones or openings for viewing by the user of said display means of said watch during their adjustment.

Ce dispositif de réglage comporte également au moins une information complémentaire 11. Cette information complémentaire 11 est utilisée en coopération avec au moins un organe d'affichage 107 des moyens d'affichage 106 pour faciliter le réglage d'un paramètre. Dans le cas du réglage d'un quantième perpétuel, au moins trois informations complémentaires 11 doivent être représentées : une pour la date, une pour le mois et une pour l'année.This adjustment device also comprises at least one additional item of information 11. This additional item of information 11 is used in cooperation with at least one display member 107 of the display means 106 to facilitate the adjustment of a parameter. In the case of setting a perpetual calendar, at least three additional items of information 11 must be represented: one for the date, one for the month and one for the year.

Dans une première forme de réalisation de l'invention visible à la figure 1, ce dispositif de réglage 10 peut se présenter sous la forme d'un film plastique 12 autocollant. Ce film plastique 12 comprend des sérigraphies qui sont les différentes informations complémentaires 11. Cette forme de réalisation de l'invention a l'avantage d'être simple à mettre en œuvre puisqu'un film plastique autocollant est déjà présent sur les pièces d'horlogerie. Ce film est utilisé pour protéger la glace. Une étape de sérigraphie doit être juste ajoutée pour obtenir le dispositif de réglage 10 selon l'invention.In a first embodiment of the invention visible at figure 1 , this adjustment device 10 may be in the form of a self-adhesive plastic film 12. This plastic film 12 comprises serigraphs which are the various additional information 11. This embodiment of the invention has the advantage of being simple to implement. work since a self-adhesive plastic film is already present on the timepieces. This film is used to protect ice. A screen printing step must just be added to obtain the adjustment device 10 according to the invention.

Ce film plastique 12 présente des zones 15 transparentes pour la visualisation par l'utilisateur desdits moyens d'affichage de ladite montre pendant leur réglage. Le film peut être totalement transparent ou comprendre en outre des zones opaques, par exemple pour améliorer le contraste des sérigraphies.This plastic film 12 has transparent zones 15 for viewing by the user of said display means of said watch during their adjustment. The film can be completely transparent or also include opaque areas, for example to improve the contrast of screen prints.

Dans une seconde forme de réalisation de l'invention visible à la figure 4, ce dispositif de réglage 10 peut en outre se présenter sous la forme d'une pièce 14 comme un châssis en trois dimensions. Cette pièce 14 comprend des zones 15 transparentes ou ajourées.In a second embodiment of the invention visible at figure 4 , this adjustment device 10 may also be in the form of a part 14 such as a three-dimensional frame. This part 14 comprises transparent or perforated zones 15.

La pièce 14 se présente sous la forme d'une pièce annulaire comprenant plusieurs poutres 16 pour délimiter les différentes zones, chaque zone correspondant à une information complémentaire 11. Ces zones 15 sont pleines et transparentes ou ouvertes pour la visualisation par l'utilisateur desdits moyens d'affichage de ladite montre pendant leur réglage. Ces poutres 16 s'étendent selon le diamètre ou le rayon de la pièce annulaire. Cette pièce 14 est réalisée préférentiellement en plastique et a une forme similaire à celle du cadran 104 et/ou de la lunette 102 pour pouvoir se plaquer la glace 103/ou la lunette. Cette seconde forme de réalisation a l'avantage d'être réutilisable notamment en cas de nouveaux réglages lors d'un changement de pile.The part 14 is in the form of an annular part comprising several beams 16 to delimit the different zones, each zone corresponding to additional information 11. These zones 15 are solid and transparent or open for viewing by the user of said means. display of said watch during their adjustment. These beams 16 extend according to the diameter or the radius of the annular part. This part 14 is preferably made of plastic and has a shape similar to that of the dial 104 and / or the bezel 102 in order to be able to press against the crystal 103 / or the bezel. This second embodiment has the advantage of being reusable in particular in the event of new settings during a battery change.

Le dispositif de réglage 10 comprend en outre au moins un repère d'indexage 17 pour son indexation angulaire par rapport à une référence de ladite montre. Dans le cas de la première forme de réalisation, ce repère d'indexage peut être une sérigraphie 18 pour repérer l'axe 12h-6h et/ou l'axe 9h-3h, cette sérigraphie servant également à séparer les zones pour chaque information complémentaire 13. L'indexage peut également peut aussi se faire naturellement par l'habillage de la montre (couronne, poussoir, cornes de la carrure...), sans entraver l'accès aux poussoirs et à la couronne.The adjustment device 10 further comprises at least one indexing mark 17 for its angular indexing with respect to a reference of said watch. In the case of the first embodiment, this indexing mark may be a screen print 18 to identify the 12h-6h axis and / or the 9h-3h axis, this screen printing also serving to separate the zones for each additional information. 13. Indexing can also also take place naturally by dressing the watch (crown, push-piece, lugs on the caseband, etc.), without hindering access to the push-pieces and the crown.

Dans le cas de la seconde forme de réalisation, le repère d'indexage 17 peut être la structure même de ladite pièce. En effet, comme visible à la figure 4, les poutres 16 agencés selon l'axe 12h-6h et/ou l'axe 9h-3h de sorte à servir de repère d'indexage.In the case of the second embodiment, the index mark 17 can be the very structure of said part. Indeed, as visible at the figure 4 , the beams 16 arranged along the 12h-6h axis and / or the 9h-3h axis so as to serve as an indexing mark.

Lors de l'utilisation de ce dispositif de réglage, une première étape a) consiste à avoir le dispositif de réglage 10 plaqué sur la glace de la montre ou clippé à la boite de la montre. Le dispositif de réglage 10 peut être plaqué par l'utilisateur ou déjà présent.When using this adjustment device, a first step a) consists in having the adjustment device 10 pressed onto the watch crystal or clipped to the watch case. The adjustment device 10 can be plated by the user or already present.

Dans une seconde étape b), un appui sur l'organe de commande principal 105a c'est-à-dire la couronne B entraine le passage du mode de fonctionnement normal vers le mode de réglage.In a second step b), pressing the main control member 105a, that is to say the crown B causes the passage from the normal operating mode to the adjustment mode.

Dans l'étape de réglage, les paramètres de réglage de la fonction quantième perpétuel sont réglés séquentiellement de sorte que pour chaque paramètre réglé, au moins un organe d'affichage 107 des moyens d'affichage 106 coopère avec une des informations complémentaires 11 du dispositif de réglage 10.In the adjustment step, the adjustment parameters of the perpetual calendar function are adjusted sequentially so that for each parameter set, at least one display member 107 of the display means 106 cooperates with one of the additional information 11 of the device. adjustment 10.

Le procédé visible à la figure 6 consiste, pour chaque paramètre i, à:

  • afficher le paramètre i réglé durant ladite phase par un mouvement des moyens d'affichage 106 ;
  • sélectionner, à l'aides des organes de commande secondaires P1, P2 la valeur du paramètre, les moyens d'affichage se déplaçant en conséquence;
  • valider la valeur du paramètre par action sur l'organe de commande principal B.
The process visible at figure 6 consists, for each parameter i, of:
  • display the parameter i set during said phase by a movement of the display means 106;
  • selecting, using the secondary control members P1, P2, the value of the parameter, the display means moving accordingly;
  • validate the value of the parameter by acting on the main control unit B.

Si pour le paramètre i, on a i=n alors la validation de la valeur du paramètre i par action sur l'organe de commande principal B permet de lancer une étape c) dans laquelle la montre quitter le mode de réglage et entre dans le mode de fonctionnement normal est donc lancée, sinon le paramètre i=i+1 est réglé.If for the parameter i, we have = n then the validation of the value of the parameter i by action on the main control unit B makes it possible to launch a step c) in which the watch leaves the setting mode and enters the mode normal operating mode is therefore started, otherwise the parameter i = i + 1 is set.

Selon un premier mode d'exécution de l'invention visible aux figures 1 et 2, les informations complémentaires sont uniquement utilisées pour préciser à l'utilisateur le paramètre en cours de réglage.According to a first embodiment of the invention visible to figures 1 and 2 , the additional information is only used to indicate to the user the parameter being adjusted.

Pour cela, dans un exemple non limitatif, trois organes d'affichage 107 sont utilisés. Un premier organe d'affichage 107 et un second organe d'affichage 107 se présentent chacun sous la forme d'une aiguille coopérant avec un compteur gradué comme le compteur 107f de 9h et le compteur 107e à 3h utilisés pour la fonction chronographe. Le troisième organe d'affichage 107 est un disque associé à un guichet 107g pour l'affichage de la date.For this, in a non-limiting example, three display members 107 are used. A first display member 107 and a second display member 107 each take the form of a hand cooperating with a graduated counter such as the counter 107f at 9 o'clock and the counter 107e at 3 o'clock used for the chronograph function. The third display member 107 is a disk associated with a window 107g for displaying the date.

Lors de l'entrée en mode réglage par action sur les moyens de commande 105, le module horloger entre directement dans une première phase dans laquelle un premier paramètre est réglé. Par exemple, la couronne B sera utilisée pour entrer dans le mode réglage.When entering setting mode by acting on the control means 105, the clock module directly enters a first phase in which a first parameter is set. For example, crown B will be used to enter setting mode.

Dans cette première phase, le premier organe d'affichage 107f est utilisé et une première information complémentaire 111 lui est associée. Cette première information complémentaire 111 indique le paramètre en cours de réglage. Dans le cas des figures 1 et 2, la première information complémentaire 11 concerne l'année et le premier organe d'affichage 107f est utilisé. Ce premier organe d'affichage 107f effectue un mouvement pour indiquer que le premier paramètre est en cours de réglage.In this first phase, the first display member 107f is used and a first additional item of information 111 is associated with it. This first additional information 111 indicates the parameter being adjusted. In the case of figures 1 and 2 , the first additional information 11 relates to the year and the first display member 107f is used. This first display member 107f performs a movement to indicate that the first parameter is being adjusted.

L'utilisateur doit alors indiquer l'année en cours par rapport à l'année bissextile. Dans cette première phase, le module horloger est alors programmé pour que le premier organe d'affichage 107f se déplace uniquement sur quatre positions, chacune des positions correspondant à une année du cycle bissextile. L'utilisateur utilise les moyens de commande 105 pour sélectionner la valeur du premier paramètre et pour valider sa sélection. Préférentiellement, les premiers et seconds poussoirs P1 et P2 sont utilisés pour augmenter ou diminuer la valeur du paramètre alors que la couronne B est utilisée pour valider la valeur, ces manipulations n'étant pas limitatives. Une fois cette validation effectuée, la première phase devient terminée et une seconde phase est automatiquement commencée.The user must then indicate the current year in relation to the leap year. In this first phase, the horological module is then programmed so that the first display member 107f moves only in four positions, each of the positions corresponding to a leap year. The user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the first parameter and to validate his selection. Preferably, the first and second push-buttons P1 and P2 are used to increase or decrease the value of the parameter while the crown B is used to validate the value, these manipulations not being limiting. Once this validation has been carried out, the first phase becomes complete and a second phase is automatically started.

Cette seconde phase permet le réglage d'un second paramètre. Le second organe d'affichage 107e est utilisé et une seconde information complémentaire 112 lui est associée. Cette seconde information complémentaire 112 concerne le mois en cours. Ce second organe d'affichage 107e effectue un mouvement pour indiquer que le second paramètre est en cours de réglage.This second phase allows the adjustment of a second parameter. The second display unit 107e is used and a second additional information item 112 is associated with it. This second additional information 112 concerns the current month. This second display member 107e performs a movement to indicate that the second parameter is being adjusted.

Dans cette seconde phase, le module horloger est programmé pour que le second organe d'affichage 107e se déplace uniquement sur douze positions, chacune des positions correspondant à un mois. L'utilisateur utilise les moyens de commande 105 pour sélectionner la valeur du second paramètre et pour valider sa sélection. Une fois cette validation effectuée, la seconde phase devient terminée.In this second phase, the horological module is programmed so that the second display member 107e moves only in twelve positions, each of the positions corresponding to one month. The user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the second parameter and to validate his selection. Once this validation has been carried out, the second phase becomes complete.

A ce moment-là, une troisième phase dans laquelle le troisième paramètre doit être réglé se met automatiquement en route. Le troisième organe d'affichage 107g est utilisé et est associé à une troisième information complémentaire 113. Cette troisième information complémentaire 113 concerne le quantième. Ce troisième organe d'affichage 107g effectue un mouvement pour indiquer que le troisième paramètre est en cours de réglage.At this point, a third phase in which the third parameter must be set automatically starts. The third display member 107g is used and is associated with a third additional item of information 113. This third additional item of information 113 relates to the date. This third display member 107g performs a movement to indicate that the third parameter is being adjusted.

Comme le troisième organe d'affichage 107g est le guichet de la date courante, la programmation du troisième organe d'affichage 107g ne doit pas être modifiée. L'utilisateur utilise les moyens de commande 105 pour sélectionner la valeur du troisième paramètre et valider sa sélection. Une fois cette validation effectuée, la troisième phase et l'étape de réglage sont terminées. Les moyens d'affichage 106 reprennent donc leur position initiale ou antérieure.As the third display member 107g is the window for the current date, the programming of the third display member 107g must not be changed. The user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the third parameter and validate his selection. A once this validation has been carried out, the third phase and the adjustment step are completed. The display means 106 therefore return to their initial or previous position.

L'avantage de ce premier mode d'exécution est d'utiliser les aiguilles des compteurs gradués à 9h et à 3h utilisés pour la fonction chronographe ainsi que le guichet de la date. Cela ne perturbe pas le fonctionnement du mode normal puisque le guichet de la date sera mis à la bonne date pendant le réglage et que ce sont les organes d'affichage 107 du chronographe qui sont utilisés et non pas les organes d'affichage 107 de l'heure courante.The advantage of this first embodiment is to use the hands of the counters graduated at 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock used for the chronograph function as well as the date window. This does not disturb the operation of the normal mode since the date window will be set to the correct date during the setting and it is the chronograph display members 107 which are used and not the display members 107 of the chronograph. current time.

Le mouvement que les organes d'affichage 107f, 107e et 107g effectue peut être un déplacement en rotation d'un ou de quelques pas avant d'être remis à zéro.The movement that the display members 107f, 107e and 107g perform may be a rotational movement of one or a few steps before being reset.

Dans un second mode d'exécution de l'invention visible aux figures 3 à 5, les informations complémentaires 11 sont utilisées pour préciser à l'utilisateur le paramètre en cours de réglage et/ou pour servir de séquence de visualisation de toute l'amplitude de réglage possible dudit organe d'affichage considéré. On comprend par-là que ces informations complémentaires 11 sont utilisées comme échelle lors du réglage des différents paramètresIn a second embodiment of the invention visible to figures 3 to 5 , the additional information 11 is used to specify to the user the parameter being adjusted and / or to serve as a display sequence of all the possible adjustment amplitude of said display member considered. It is therefore understood that this additional information 11 is used as a scale during the adjustment of the various parameters.

Dans un exemple non limitatif, deux organes d'affichage 107 sont utilisés. Un premier organe d'affichage 107 se présente sous la forme de l'aiguille centrale des secondes 107d utilisée lors du mode de fonctionnement normal pour l'affichage de la fonction chronographe. Le second organe d'affichage 107 est un disque associé à un guichet 107g pour l'affichage de la date.In a non-limiting example, two display members 107 are used. A first display member 107 is in the form of the central seconds hand 107d used during the normal operating mode for displaying the chronograph function. The second display member 107 is a disk associated with a window 107g for displaying the date.

Lors de l'entrée en mode réglage, le module horloger entre directement dans une première phase dans laquelle un premier paramètre est réglé. Dans cette première phase, le premier organe d'affichage 107d est utilisé et est associée à une première information complémentaire 11. Cette première information complémentaire 11 comprend l'indication 11b du paramètre en cours de réglage et l'amplitude 11a de réglage possible dudit moyen organe d'affichage considéré pour ledit paramètre. Le premier organe d'affichage 107d se déplace pour indiquer que c'est le premier paramètre qui est en cours de réglage.When entering setting mode, the clock module directly enters a first phase in which a first parameter is set. In this first phase, the first display member 107d is used and is associated with a first additional information 11. This first additional information 11 comprises the indication 11b of the parameter being adjusted and the amplitude 11a of possible adjustment of said display member means considered for said parameter. The first display member 107d moves to indicate that it is the first parameter which is being adjusted.

Dans le cas de la figure 5, la première information complémentaire concerne l'année. L'utilisateur doit alors indiquer la dizaine de l'année en cours. En effet, dans cet exemple de réalisation, le but est de rentrer l'année en cours. Cette année en cours est comparée avec une base de donnée intégrée dans le module horloger de sorte à définir s'il s'agit d'une année bissextile et/ou quand cette année aura lieu.In the case of figure 5 , the first additional information concerns the year. The user must then indicate the ten of the current year. Indeed, in this exemplary embodiment, the goal is to enter the current year. This current year is compared with a database integrated into the watchmaking module so as to define whether it is a leap year and / or when this year will take place.

Dans cette première phase, le module horloger est alors programmé pour que le premier organe d'affichage 107d se déplace uniquement sur dix positions, de zéro à neuf. L'utilisateur utilise les moyens de commande 105 pour sélectionner la valeur du premier paramètre et pour valider sa sélection. Comme dans le premier mode d'exécution, les premiers et seconds poussoirs P1 et P2 sont utilisés pour augmenter ou diminuer la valeur du paramètre alors que la couronne B est utilisée pour valider la valeur. Une fois cette validation effectuée, la première phase devient terminée et une seconde phase est automatiquement commencée.In this first phase, the horological module is then programmed so that the first display member 107d moves only in ten positions, from zero to nine. The user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the first parameter and to validate his selection. As in the first embodiment, the first and second push-buttons P1 and P2 are used to increase or decrease the value of the parameter while the crown B is used to validate the value. Once this validation has been carried out, the first phase becomes complete and a second phase is automatically started.

La seconde phase permet à un second paramètre d'être réglé. Dans cette seconde phase, le premier organe d'affichage 107d est toujours utilisé et une seconde information complémentaire lui est associée. Le premier organe d'affichage 107d se déplace pour indiquer que c'est le second paramètre qui est en cours de réglage.The second phase allows a second parameter to be set. In this second phase, the first display member 107d is still used and a second additional item of information is associated with it. The first display member 107d moves to indicate that it is the second parameter which is being adjusted.

Cette seconde information complémentaire concerne également l'année et comprend l'indication 11d du paramètre en cours de réglage c'est-à-dire l'année et l'amplitude 11c de réglage possible dudit moyen organe d'affichage considéré pour ledit paramètre. L'utilisateur doit alors indiquer l'unité de l'année en cours. Le module horloger est alors programmé pour que le premier organe d'affichage se déplace uniquement sur dix positions, de zéro à neuf. L'utilisateur utilise les moyens de commande 105 pour sélectionner la valeur du premier paramètre et pour valider sa sélection.This second additional information also relates to the year and comprises the indication 11d of the parameter being adjusted, that is to say the year and the possible adjustment amplitude 11c of said display means means considered for said parameter. The user must then indicate the unit for the current year. The watch module is then programmed so that the first display member moves only ten positions, from zero to nine. The user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the first parameter and to validate his selection.

Une fois cette validation effectuée, la seconde phase devient terminée, l'année en cours est complète et enregistrée. Par exemple, si dans la première phase le chiffre neuf est sélectionné et que dans la seconde phase le chiffre sélectionné est le six, cela signifie que l'année en cours est l'année 2096, en effet, une date est préprogrammée dans la montre de sorte que cette date est considérée comme une référence. Autre exemple, si dans la première phase le chiffre un est sélectionné et que dans la seconde phase le chiffre sélectionné est le quatre, cela signifie que l'année en cours est l'année 2014. A ce moment, une troisième phase est automatiquement commencée. Il est toutefois possible de rentrer la date en entier en entrant le chiffre deux, puis le chiffre zéro puis le chiffre un puis le chiffre quatre pour former 2014.Once this validation has been carried out, the second phase becomes complete, the current year is complete and recorded. For example, if in the first phase the number nine is selected and that in the second phase the number selected is six, this means that the current year is the year 2096, in fact, a date is preprogrammed in the watch. so that this date is considered as a reference. Another example, if in the first phase the number one is selected and that in the second phase the selected number is four, this means that the current year is the year 2014. At this moment, a third phase is automatically started. . However, it is possible to enter the date in full by entering the number two, then the number zero then the number one then the number four to form 2014.

La troisième phase permet à un troisième paramètre d'être réglé. Dans cette troisième phase, le premier organe d'affichage 107d est toujours utilisé et une troisième information complémentaire 11 lui est associée. Cette troisième information complémentaire 11 concerne le mois en cours et comprend l'indication 11g du paramètre en cours de réglage c'est-à-dire l'année et l'amplitude 11f de réglage possible pour ledit paramètre. Le premier organe d'affichage 107d se déplace pour indiquer que c'est le troisième paramètre qui est en cours de réglage.The third phase allows a third parameter to be set. In this third phase, the first display member 107d is still used and a third additional item of information 11 is associated with it. This third additional information 11 relates to the current month and comprises the indication 11g of the parameter being adjusted, that is to say the year and the amplitude 11f of adjustment possible for said parameter. The first display member 107d moves to indicate that it is the third parameter which is being adjusted.

Le module horloger est alors programmé pour que le premier organe d'affichage 107d se déplace uniquement sur douze positions, de un à douze. L'utilisateur utilise les moyens de commande 105 pour sélectionner la valeur du troisième paramètre et pour valider sa sélection. Une fois cette validation effectuée, la troisième phase devient terminée.The watch module is then programmed so that the first display member 107d moves only in twelve positions, from one to twelve. The user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the third parameter and to validate his selection. Once this validation has been carried out, the third phase becomes complete.

Une quatrième étape commence automatiquement, dans laquelle un quatrième paramètre est réglé. Dans cette quatrième phase, le second organe d'affichage 107g est utilisé et une quatrième information complémentaire lui est associée. Cette quatrième information complémentaire est une indication 11e sur le quatrième en cours. Le second organe d'affichage 107g est celui qui est d'ordinaire utilisé pour l'affichage du quantième, son fonctionnement n'est donc pas modifié. Le second organe d'affichage 107g effectue un mouvement pour indiquer que c'est le quatrième paramètre qui est en cours de réglage.A fourth step begins automatically, in which a fourth parameter is set. In this fourth phase, the second display unit 107g is used and a fourth additional item of information is associated with it. This fourth additional information is an 11th indication on the current fourth. The second display member 107g is that which is ordinarily used for displaying the date, its operation is therefore not modified. The second display member 107g performs a movement to indicate that it is the fourth parameter which is being adjusted.

L'utilisateur utilise les moyens de commande 105 pour sélectionner la valeur du quatrième paramètre et pour valider sa sélection. Une fois cette validation effectuée, la quatrième phase devient terminée et par la même l'étape de réglage.The user uses the control means 105 to select the value of the fourth parameter and to validate his selection. Once this validation has been carried out, the fourth phase becomes complete and by the same the adjustment step.

L'avantage de ce second mode d'exécution est d'utiliser l'aiguille centrale des secondes 107d utilisée pour la fonction chronographe ainsi que le guichet de la date 107g. Cela ne perturbe pas le fonctionnement du mode normal puisque le guichet de la date 107g sera mis à la bonne date pendant le réglage et que seule une aiguille 107d liée à la fonction chronographe est utilisé.The advantage of this second embodiment is to use the central seconds hand 107d used for the chronograph function as well as the date window 107g. This does not disturb the operation of the normal mode since the date window 107g will be set to the correct date during the setting and only a 107d hand linked to the chronograph function is used.

Le mouvement des organes d'affichage 107d, 107g effectués pour indiquer le paramètre en cours de réglage peut être un déplacement en rotation d'un ou de quelques pas avant d'être remis à zéro ou un balayage de l'amplitude de réglage possible. Bien entendu, tout mouvement sera possible.The movement of the display members 107d, 107g carried out to indicate the parameter being adjusted may be a rotational movement of one or a few steps before being reset to zero or a sweep of the possible adjustment amplitude. Of course, any movement will be possible.

De plus, l'ordre de réglage des différents paramètres n'est pas fixé et ceux-ci peuvent se réaliser selon un ordre différent. Toutefois, pour des questions pratiques, le premier paramètre et le second paramètre sont réglés l'un après l'autre. Les paramètres pourront être réglés dans l'ordre jour-mois année ou année-mois-jour ou selon la position des informations complémentaires dans le sens horaire ou anti-horaire.In addition, the order of adjustment of the various parameters is not fixed and they can be carried out in a different order. However, for convenience, the first parameter and the second parameter are set one after the other. The parameters can be adjusted in the order day-month year or year-month-day or according to the position of the additional information in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.

Dans une variante de ce mode d'exécution visible à la figure 9, l'aiguille centrale des secondes 107d est, par exemple, utilisée pour indiquer les chiffres sélectionnés sur une séquence de visualisation de toute l'amplitude de réglage possible. Un compteur 107c est alors utilisé pour indiquer le mode de réglage dans lequel on est (année 1er digit, année 2nd digit, mois, jour). Ainsi, le film 12 ou châssis 14 comporte des informations 11 h autour du compteur 107c et seulement des chiffres (de 0 à 12) pour l'aiguille au centre. Les chiffres peuvent être de 1 à 31 dans le cas où la date est réglée de la même façon (visible à la figure 9).In a variant of this embodiment visible at figure 9 , the central seconds hand 107d is, for example, used to indicate the digits selected on a display sequence of all the possible adjustment amplitude. A counter 107c is then used to indicate the setting mode in which we are (year 1 st digit, year 2 nd digit, month, day). Thus, the film 12 or frame 14 has 11 o'clock information around the counter 107c and only digits (from 0 to 12) for the needle in the center. The numbers can be from 1 to 31 if the date is set in the same way (visible on the figure 9 ).

Dans une variante de la première forme de réalisation de l'invention visible à la figure 7, il est prévu que le dispositif de réglage 10 comprend plusieurs films plastiques 12. Ces films plastiques sont reliés les uns aux autres par au moins un point 12b de sorte à former un feuillet. Chaque film 12 comprend une information complémentaire 11 de sorte que lorsque le réglage associé à l'information complémentaire est effectué alors le film peut être enlevé. Cette variante permet d'améliorer la visibilité de l'étape de réglage car le nombre de réglage devant encore être fait est immédiatement visible. A cette fin, chaque film plastique comprend, de préférence à l'opposé du point d'attache des films entre eux, une languette 12a non autocollante pour que l'utilisateur puisse facilement retirer les films plastiques. Plus préférentiellement, cette languette est opaque pour être plus visible.In a variant of the first embodiment of the invention visible at figure 7 , provision is made for the adjustment device 10 to include several plastic films 12. These plastic films are connected to each other by at least one point 12b so as to form a sheet. Each film 12 includes additional information 11 so that when the adjustment associated with the additional information is performed then the film can be removed. This variant makes it possible to improve the visibility of the adjustment step because the number of adjustments still to be made is immediately visible. To this end, each plastic film comprises, preferably opposite the point of attachment of the films to one another, a non-adhesive tab 12a so that the user can easily remove the plastic films. More preferably, this tab is opaque in order to be more visible.

Dans une première variante de la seconde forme de réalisation de l'invention, une couche 18 de matériau adhésif est agencée sur la face de la partie annulaire 14 prenant appui sur la montre au niveau de la glace 103. Cette couche de matériau adhésif 18 permet au dispositif de réglage de ne pas bouger lors de l'étape de réglage.In a first variant of the second embodiment of the invention, a layer 18 of adhesive material is arranged on the face of the annular part 14 resting on the watch at the level of the crystal 103. This layer of adhesive material 18 allows the adjuster not to move during the adjustment step.

Dans une seconde variante de la seconde forme de réalisation de l'invention visible à la figure 8, la pièce ajourée est dimensionnée pour que la pièce annulaire 14 soit d'un diamètre égal à celui de la lunette 12. Cette caractéristique permet d'avoir la pièce annulaire 14 qui prend appui sur la lunette 102 et non pas sur la glace 103. Cette seconde variante peut être avantageusement combinée avec la première variante c'est-à-dire en déposant une couche 18 de matériau adhésif sur la face de la partie annulaire 14 prenant appui sur la montre.In a second variant of the second embodiment of the invention visible at figure 8 , the perforated part is dimensioned so that the annular part 14 is of a diameter equal to that of the bezel 12. This This characteristic makes it possible to have the annular part 14 which rests on the bezel 102 and not on the crystal 103. This second variant can be advantageously combined with the first variant, that is to say by depositing a layer 18 of adhesive material on the face of the annular part 14 bearing on the watch.

Dans une autre variante non limitative, le passage vers le mode de réglage se fait en tirant la couronne B. Une fois, la couronne B tirée complètement en dans une position déterminée, on entre dans le mode réglage.In another non-limiting variant, the passage to the adjustment mode is made by pulling the crown B. Once the crown B has been pulled completely into a determined position, the adjustment mode is entered.

Par la suite, on passe d'un mode d'affichage à l'autre c'est-à-dire pour le réglage d'un paramètre à un autre, avec P1, de façon séquentielle. Dans chaque mode d'affichage, on règle l'afficheur avec la rotation de la couronne et on valide l'affichage avec P2.Subsequently, we switch from one display mode to another, that is to say for the adjustment from one parameter to another, with P1, sequentially. In each display mode, the display is adjusted by rotating the crown and the display is validated with P2.

On quitte le mode réglage en ramenant la couronne en position repos.The adjustment mode is exited by returning the crown to the rest position.

On comprendra que diverses modifications et/ou améliorations et/ou combinaisons évidentes pour l'homme du métier peuvent être apportées aux différents modes de réalisation de l'invention exposée ci-dessus sans sortir du cadre de l'invention définie par les revendications annexées.It will be understood that various modifications and / or improvements and / or combinations obvious to a person skilled in the art can be made to the various embodiments of the invention described above without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the appended claims.

La pièce annulaire 14 peut être réalisée de sorte à présenter plusieurs épaisseurs distinctes sur chacune desquelles une information complémentaire 11 est indiquée.The annular part 14 can be produced so as to have several distinct thicknesses on each of which additional information 11 is indicated.

Claims (17)

  1. Horological assembly including a mechanical and/or electronic horological movement and a watch setting device (10) arranged to be temporarily pressed onto the crystal of a watch (100) including a plurality of display means (106), said device being arranged to enable the user to view said display means (106) of said watch during the setting of said watch, said device including at least one indexing mark (17) for the angular indexing thereof relative to a reference of said watch, said device including, for at least one particular display of said watch, at least one complementary piece of information (11) relative to said particular display of said watch to facilitate the setting of said particular display considered, characterised in that said device includes a plurality of plastic films (12) placed one on top of the other, each film corresponding to at least one particular display of said watch, the plastic films (12) being placed one on top of the other and joined to one another by at least one join point (12b), each film further comprising a gripping tab (12a).
  2. Assembly according to claim 1, characterised in that said at least one complementary piece of information (11) comprises an indication (111, 112, 113, 11b, 11d, 11g, 11f) as to the nature of the particular display.
  3. Assembly according to claims 1 or 2, characterised in that said at least one complementary piece of information comprises a sequence (11a, 11c, 11f) for viewing the entire possible setting range of said display means considered.
  4. Assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises at least one transparent plastic film (12).
  5. Assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said at least one particular display is a parameter of a perpetual calendar.
  6. Horological assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said horological movement is capable of operating in a setting mode in which the display means (106) and at least one complementary piece of information (11) of a particular display cooperate with one another to facilitate the setting of said at least one particular display considered.
  7. Horological assembly according to claim 6, characterised in that the display means (106) cooperate successively with the complementary pieces of information to set the particular display associated with each complementary piece of information.
  8. Horological assembly according to claim 6, characterised in that the display means (106) comprise a central hour hand (107a), a central minute hand (107b) and a small second hand (107c) on a counter at 6 o'clock for displaying the current time and, for displaying the chronograph function, a central second hand (107d) and counter hands (107e, 107f), the display means (106) further comprising a disc disposed underneath an aperture (107g) for displaying the date.
  9. Horological assembly according to claim 8, characterised in that the particular display of the watch set using the display means (106) and the complementary pieces of information of the setting device is the perpetual calendar.
  10. Horological assembly according to claim 8, characterised in that the particular display of the watch set using the display means (106) and the complementary pieces of information of the setting device is different from the piece of information displayed by said display means when the watch is in a normal mode.
  11. Method for setting a horological assembly comprising a horological movement and a setting device, said horological movement comprising control means (105) including main (105a) and secondary (105b) control members and display means (106) for displaying pieces of information, said setting device being arranged to be pressed onto the crystal of a watch to enable the user to view said display means of said watch during the setting thereof, said device including at least one indexing mark for the angular indexing thereof relative to a reference of said watch, said device including, for at least one particular display of said watch, at least one complementary piece of information (11) relative to said particular display of said watch to facilitate the setting of said particular display considered, said device including a plurality of plastic films (12) placed one on top of the other, each film corresponding to at least one particular display of said watch, the plastic films (12) being placed one on top of the other and joined to one another by at least one join point (12b), each film further comprising a gripping tab (12a) as well as at least one complementary piece of information relative to said particular display, the method consisting of:
    a) pressing said setting device onto the crystal of the watch;
    b) actuating the main control member to place the horological module into a setting operating mode wherein parameter setting phases are carried out in an iterative manner, each phase comprising the following steps:
    - displaying the parameter set during said phase by a movement of the display means;
    - selecting the value of the parameter using the secondary control members;
    - confirming the value of the parameter by acting on the main control member;
    - removing the film (12) when the setting associated with the complementary piece of information has been made and moving on to setting another parameter;
    c) exiting the setting operating mode when the value of the parameter of the last phase has been carried out and entering a normal operating mode.
  12. Setting method according to claim 11, characterised in that the confirmation of the value of the parameter by acting on the main control member automatically results in moving on to the next phase and automatically results in ending the setting step after the phase for setting the last parameter.
  13. Setting method according to claim 11 or 12, characterised in that the step of displaying the set parameter consists of moving the display means (106) used to browse at least part of the range of selectable values for said parameter and to move into a position representing the first possible value for said set parameter.
  14. Setting method according to claim 11 or 12, characterised in that the step of displaying the set parameter consists of using a first display member (107) to indicate the nature of the parameter to be set and moving a second display member (107) to browse at least part of the range of selectable values for said parameter and to move into a position representing the first possible value for said set parameter.
  15. Setting method according to claim 19, characterised in that the first display member (107) is one of the counter hands (107e, 107f) for indicating the nature of the parameter to be set, the second display member (107) is a central hand (107a, 107b, 107d).
  16. Setting method according to claim 11 or 12, characterised in that the step of displaying the set parameter consists of moving the display means used into a position representing the first possible value for said set parameter.
  17. Setting method according to one of claims 11 to 16, characterised in that, in step b), each complementary piece of information cooperates with a distinct display means.
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