EP3172981A1 - Wristwatch comprising a clasp bonded to the case - Google Patents

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EP3172981A1
EP3172981A1 EP16200011.1A EP16200011A EP3172981A1 EP 3172981 A1 EP3172981 A1 EP 3172981A1 EP 16200011 A EP16200011 A EP 16200011A EP 3172981 A1 EP3172981 A1 EP 3172981A1
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Philippe Marti
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/22—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps
    • A44C5/24—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for closed straps with folding devices
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/12—Cases for special purposes, e.g. watch combined with ring, watch combined with button
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/14—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like
    • A44C5/147—Watchcase itself used as fastener
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/20—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for open straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/2042—Fasteners provided with a turnable clamping lever
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/14—Suspending devices, supports or stands for time-pieces insofar as they form part of the case
    • G04B37/1486—Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/14—Suspending devices, supports or stands for time-pieces insofar as they form part of the case
    • G04B37/1486—Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet
    • G04B37/1493—Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet by means of a feather spring (Barette á ressort)
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B45/00—Time pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effects
    • G04B45/0069—Cases and fixed parts with a special shape
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04D—APPARATUS OR TOOLS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR MAKING OR MAINTAINING CLOCKS OR WATCHES
    • G04D99/00—Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

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  • the present invention relates to a wristwatch having a watch case, a bracelet and a clasp related to the watch case.
  • the wristwatch bracelets generally include a clasp to expand the bracelet or open it to put on or take off the watch.
  • the clasp is generally provided opposite the watch case and is thus intended to be worn against the inner face of the wrist. These clasps are uncomfortable, especially for sports or when the wrist rests on a table or desk.
  • CH 156174 describes a wristwatch whose box is combined with a folding clasp that allows to vary the length of the bracelet.
  • the watch case includes a folding clasp that allows to expand the bracelet but not to open it completely. It is therefore difficult to put on or take off these watches, especially for people with reduced mobility of the hand. Moreover, these watches can not be presented flat in a showcase for example.
  • the clasp unfolding under the bottom also makes access to the bottom more difficult, for example when it comes to opening the bottom to access the movement or replace a battery for example.
  • the organs for manipulating the clasp to open or close are generally near the bottom of the watch, in a plane below the plane of the dial. They are therefore difficult to handle.
  • FR767942 discloses a wristwatch clasp having a frame that closes over the case in the closed position, while leaving visible the watch face. In the open position, the frame is raised and opens the bracelet completely. The manipulation and donning of the bracelet are thus facilitated. However, the frame is only held in the closed position by retractable pins pushed by springs in the housing or in the inner surface of the frame. There is no lock and the bracelet may open when it is hooked or even be stolen by a skilled robber.
  • EP0545229 proposes an improvement to this type of clasp through a locking member consisting of a push button at 12 o'clock and to maintain or release a frame over the housing.
  • the manipulation of this push button is difficult, especially since it passes over one of the strands of the bracelet and is therefore difficult to grasp.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a wristwatch with a case linked to the clasp but which is free from the limitations of wristwatches of this type known.
  • the bracelet is considered completely open when it no longer forms a closed ring, that is to say when the clasp is only bound to the box by the bracelet, without being fixed directly to this box.
  • This solution has the advantage of being able to put or remove the watch without requiring a clasp on the inner face of the wrist.
  • the clasp closes over the watch case and can be handled easily.
  • the clasp may include manipulation members, for example lugs or push buttons, which are above the dial plane when the clasp is locked on the watch case.
  • the frame can for example be clipped over the watch case in the closed position.
  • the dial and the hands of the watch are visible through an opening of this frame when the clasp is closed.
  • the watch comprises at least one dial, the frame having a central opening, at least one dial being visible through said central opening.
  • the clasp thus forms a watchcase bezel, that is to say, an organ above the middle part that completely surrounds the ice and covers the upper face of the middle part of the watch case.
  • the locking member is connected to the watch case and can be pivoted between a position to insert it into the opening of the clasp when closing or opening the clasp, and a locking position to lock the opening or closing of the clasp.
  • At least a portion of the locking member may be longitudinal, that is to say parallel to the bracelet. In the locking position, at least a portion of the locking member may be transverse, that is to say perpendicular to the bracelet.
  • the manipulable portion of the locking member is advantageously above the watch glass.
  • the locking member may have a shape of "T" with a pivoting axis linked to the watch case, and a head may be oriented in a first direction allowing the insertion of the clasp or in a second direction bearing against the says cadre.
  • the axis of the locking member can be raised above the dial to pivot it.
  • the watch case may comprise spring-loaded balls adapted to cooperate with notches in the clasp to keep said clasp closed.
  • the wristwatch comprises two dials and a separation between the two dials, the axis of the locking member being mounted on this separation.
  • the wristwatch may comprise a first movement to display temporal indications on a first dial.
  • a second movement may be provided to display temporal indications on the second dial.
  • the clasp may include a push button with a return spring. This return spring pushes the pushbutton to the locking position when the pushbutton is not pressed, the opening of the clasp being locked in this locking position.
  • the push button can be provided on the lateral faces of the clasp, so as to move in a plane above the bracelet.
  • the push button does not hurt the wrist.
  • the push button can be guided by means of rods engaged in through holes through the clasp, each rod collaborating with a pivot or other member engaged in the watch case to lock or unlock the clasp.
  • the rods may for example push this element into the box in the unlocking position.
  • FIG. 1-9 An embodiment of a wristwatch 1 according to a first embodiment of the invention is illustrated by way of example on the Figures 1-9 .
  • the wristwatch 1 comprises on the one hand a watch case 2 and on the other hand a clasp 3 can be locked above the watch case, or unlocked for opening.
  • a first end 120 of the single-strand bracelet 12 is bonded to one side of the clasp (for example at 12 o'clock) while the second end 121 of the bracelet is tied to the other side of the watch case 2 (at 6 o'clock).
  • the bracelet In the unlocked position, the bracelet can be completely opened and the watch placed flat with the watch case 2 and the clasp at each end of the bracelet.
  • the clasp 3 comprises a base 6 which can snap on the box 2, around the ice or ice, in the manner of a telescope.
  • a frame 4 on this base defines an opening 40 making it possible to see the dial or dials of the watch when the clasp is closed on the watch case 2.
  • the watch case 2 has a middle 8 around which the frame 4 can snap.
  • Elastic elements for example two spring balls 80, are provided on the outer face of the middle part, at 6 o'clock, to retain the frame 4 in the closed position.
  • Notches or slots may be provided at 6 o'clock in the inner face of the frame 4 to house the head of these balls when the clasp is closed.
  • Spring-loaded balls may also be provided at 12 o'clock on the outer face of the middle part, as well as corresponding notches at 12 o'clock in the internal face of the frame 4.
  • the watch case 2 further comprises, in this example, two windows separated from each other by the base 51 of the locking member 5.
  • the two dials 7, 9 are visible behind these windows through the window. opening 40 of the frame 4 when the clasp 3 is closed.
  • a dial can be visible behind each dial.
  • the middle part 8 houses two movements 10, 11; the movement 10 makes it possible to display a first time indication in front of the dial 7 while the movement 11 makes it possible to display another time indication in front of the dial 9.
  • the two indications may for example correspond to the time of two time zones, or at one o'clock and a timed duration. It is also possible to display indications not related to the time behind one of the windows, for example data from temperature sensors, altitude, location, heart rate, message announcements, calendar, etc.
  • the dial may be constituted by the plate or by a bridge.
  • the dial may be constituted by a display.
  • the base 6 of the clasp 3 is positioned above the watch case 2 by means of forms 81 of the middle part housed in notches 60 of the base 6 in the closed position.
  • one or more shapes are provided at 12 o'clock and one or more shapes at 6 o'clock.
  • the locking member 5 comprises a rod-shaped axis 50 passing through the base 51 in the center of the box. shows 2, and a head that can be pivoted by lifting the axis between the longitudinal position of the figures 3 and 5 and the transverse position of the figure 1 .
  • the head of the locking member 5 can be slid into the opening 40 of the clasp 4 to close or open the clasp.
  • the locking member can then be lifted and then pivoted into the transverse position of the figure 3 , so as to rest on the upper face of the frame 4 and thus prevent the withdrawal of the clasp 4.
  • the clasp described above is locked only through the locking member 5; if this locking member is not closed, for example following an oversight or a hanging, the closing of the bracelet is only ensured by the spring balls 80 on one or both sides of the middle part 8.
  • the second embodiment described in relation to the Figures 10 to 12A provides additional security with a push button 52 on one of the longitudinal faces of the clasp 3, for example at 6 o'clock as illustrated, or at 12 o'clock.
  • This push button must be activated to unhook the clasp.
  • This embodiment thus offers a double security, thanks to the locking member 5 above the upper face of the box, and the push button 52 on one of the longitudinal faces of the clasp. These two elements must be operated consecutively to open the clasp. Locking of the locking member 5 is manual, by turning. On the other hand, the locking of the push-button 52 can be automatic thanks to the springs 84 and 521 which push it back into the locking position.
  • spring-loaded balls may also be provided on the longitudinal face of the clasp 3 opposite the push-button 52, and / or on the same face, in order to offer additional security and to produce a auditory and tactile reaction when opening the clasp.
  • the position of the push button 52 on one of the longitudinal faces of the clasp 3 avoids the disadvantages of the push buttons protruding on the side faces, which may injure the wrist.
  • the push-button 52 moves in a plane above the wristband and can not come into contact with the wrist. This solution is advantageous for all clasps, including clasps with folding clasp not linked to the watch case.
  • the push-button 52 comprises two rods 522 engaged in longitudinal through holes through the clasp 3.
  • a number of different rods for example three rods, may be provided.
  • a return spring 521 around each rod pushes the push button 52 outwards, in the locked position.
  • the stroke of the button is limited to the outside by means of a screw 85 engaged in an additional hole between the two rods 522; this screw also serves as a guide element.
  • the depth of penetration of the push-button 52 is limited by the recess 520 of the rods 522 which bears against the bearing portion 61 of the clasp 3.
  • the end of the rods 522 rests against pins or pins 83 engaged in blind holes 82 through the watch case 2.
  • a spring 84 pushes each pivot outwards, while preventing it from completely leaving the blind hole.
  • the pivots 83 protrude from the lateral face of the watch case 2 and penetrate into the through holes of the clasp 3; they thus oppose the opening of the clasp 3 which can not be raised.
  • the rods 522 push the pivots 83 flush with the watch case 2, thus releasing the clasp 3.

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Abstract

Montre-bracelet comportant : une boîte de montre ; un bracelet; un fermoir de bracelet comportant un seul brin dont une première extrémité est liée à ladite boîte de montre et la deuxième extrémité est liée au fermoir; le fermoir étant agencé pour se fixer par-dessus la boîte de montre lorsque le bracelet est fermé.Wristwatch featuring: a watch case; a bracelet; a single-strand bracelet clasp having a first end connected to said watch case and the second end attached to the clasp; the clasp being arranged to attach over the watch case when the bracelet is closed.

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Domaine techniqueTechnical area

La présente invention concerne une montre-bracelet comportant une boîte de montre, un bracelet et un fermoir lié à la boîte de montre.The present invention relates to a wristwatch having a watch case, a bracelet and a clasp related to the watch case.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Les bracelets des montres-bracelets comportent généralement un fermoir pour élargir le bracelet ou l'ouvrir afin de mettre ou de retirer la montre. Le fermoir est généralement prévu à l'opposé de la boîte de montre et est ainsi destiné à être porté contre la face interne du poignet. Ces fermoirs sont donc inconfortables, notamment pour le sport ou lorsque le poignet repose sur une table ou un bureau.The wristwatch bracelets generally include a clasp to expand the bracelet or open it to put on or take off the watch. The clasp is generally provided opposite the watch case and is thus intended to be worn against the inner face of the wrist. These clasps are uncomfortable, especially for sports or when the wrist rests on a table or desk.

Afin d'éviter ce problème, on connait aussi dans l'état de la technique des montres-bracelets comportant un fermoir de bracelet intégré ou solidaire de la boîte de montre. Un exemple d'une telle construction est décrit par exemple dans WO05089584 .To avoid this problem, it is also known in the state of the art of wristwatches comprising a bracelet clasp integrated or integral with the watch case. An example of such a construction is described for example in WO05089584 .

CH 156174 décrit une montre-bracelet dont la boîte est combinée avec un fermoir dépliant qui permet de faire varier la longueur du bracelet. CH 156174 describes a wristwatch whose box is combined with a folding clasp that allows to vary the length of the bracelet.

Une solution similaire est décrite dans US4747604 et dans DE4303173 .A similar solution is described in US4747604 and in DE4303173 .

Dans toutes ces solutions, la boite de montre intègre un fermoir déployant qui permet d'élargir le bracelet mais pas de l'ouvrir complètement. Il est donc difficile d'enfiler ou de retirer ces montres, en particulier pour des personnes avec une mobilité de la main réduite. De plus, ces montres ne peuvent pas être présentées à plat dans une vitrine par exemple.In all these solutions, the watch case includes a folding clasp that allows to expand the bracelet but not to open it completely. It is therefore difficult to put on or take off these watches, especially for people with reduced mobility of the hand. Moreover, these watches can not be presented flat in a showcase for example.

Le fermoir déployant sous le fond rend en outre l'accès au fond plus difficile, par exemple lorsqu'il s'agit d'ouvrir le fond pour accéder au mouvement ou remplacer une pile par exemple.The clasp unfolding under the bottom also makes access to the bottom more difficult, for example when it comes to opening the bottom to access the movement or replace a battery for example.

De plus, les organes permettant de manipuler le fermoir afin de l'ouvrir ou de le fermer se trouvent généralement près du fond de la montre, dans un plan au-dessous du plan du cadran. Ils sont donc difficiles à manipuler.In addition, the organs for manipulating the clasp to open or close are generally near the bottom of the watch, in a plane below the plane of the dial. They are therefore difficult to handle.

FR767942 décrit un fermoir pour montre-bracelet comportant un cadre qui se referme par-dessus le boitier en position fermée, tout en laissant visible le cadran de la montre. En position ouverte, le cadre est soulevé et permet d'ouvrir complètement le bracelet. La manipulation et l'enfilage du bracelet sont ainsi facilités. Toutefois, le cadre est uniquement maintenu en position fermée par des ergots rétractables poussés par des ressorts dans le boîtier ou dans la surface interne du cadre. Il n'y a pas de verrouillage et le bracelet risque donc de s'ouvrir lorsqu'il est accroché ou même d'être volé par un voleur à la tire habile. FR767942 discloses a wristwatch clasp having a frame that closes over the case in the closed position, while leaving visible the watch face. In the open position, the frame is raised and opens the bracelet completely. The manipulation and donning of the bracelet are thus facilitated. However, the frame is only held in the closed position by retractable pins pushed by springs in the housing or in the inner surface of the frame. There is no lock and the bracelet may open when it is hooked or even be stolen by a skilled robber.

Une solution similaire est décrite dans FR912564 .A similar solution is described in FR912564 .

EP0545229 propose une amélioration à ce type de fermoir grâce à un organe de verrouillage constitué par un bouton-poussoir à 12 heures et permettant de maintenir ou de libérer un cadre par-dessus le boîtier. La manipulation de ce bouton-poussoir est difficile, d'autant-plus qu'il passe par-dessus un des brins du bracelet et est donc difficile à saisir. EP0545229 proposes an improvement to this type of clasp through a locking member consisting of a push button at 12 o'clock and to maintain or release a frame over the housing. The manipulation of this push button is difficult, especially since it passes over one of the strands of the bracelet and is therefore difficult to grasp.

Bref résumé de l'inventionBrief summary of the invention

Un but de la présente invention est de proposer une montre-bracelet avec un boîtier lié au fermoir mais qui soit exempte des limitations des montres bracelets de ce type connues.An object of the present invention is to provide a wristwatch with a case linked to the clasp but which is free from the limitations of wristwatches of this type known.

Selon l'invention, ces buts sont atteints notamment au moyen d'une montre-bracelet comportant :

  • une boîte de montre ;
  • un fermoir comportant un cadre et permettant de refermer le bracelet en fixant le cadre par-dessus la boîte de montre ou de l'ouvrir complètement en décrochant le cadre de la boîte de montre ;
  • un bracelet comportant un seul brin, le brin ayant deux extrémités, la première extrémité étant liée à ladite boîte de montre et la deuxième extrémité étant liée au fermoir;
  • un organe de verrouillage lié à la boîte de montre, l'organe de verrouillage pouvant être pivoté entre une position permettant de l'insérer dans l'ouverture du cadre lors de la fermeture ou de l'ouverture du fermoir, et une position de verrouillage permettant de bloquer l'ouverture ou la fermeture du fermoir.
According to the invention, these aims are achieved in particular by means of a wristwatch comprising:
  • a watch case;
  • a clasp having a frame and to close the bracelet by fixing the frame over the watch case or to open completely by unhooking the frame of the watch case;
  • a bracelet having a single strand, the strand having two ends, the first end being connected to said watch case and the second end being connected to the clasp;
  • a locking member connected to the watch case, the locking member being pivotable between a position to insert it into the opening of the frame when closing or opening the clasp, and a locking position to block the opening or closing of the clasp.

Le bracelet est considéré complétement ouvert lorsqu'il ne forme plus un anneau fermé, c'est-à-dire lorsque le fermoir est uniquement lié à la boîte par le bracelet, sans être fixé directement à cette boîte.The bracelet is considered completely open when it no longer forms a closed ring, that is to say when the clasp is only bound to the box by the bracelet, without being fixed directly to this box.

Cette solution présente notamment l'avantage de pouvoir mettre ou retirer la montre sans nécessiter de fermoir sur la face interne du poignet.This solution has the advantage of being able to put or remove the watch without requiring a clasp on the inner face of the wrist.

L'utilisation d'un fermoir à un seul brin permet d'ouvrir complètement le bracelet et facilite la pose ou le retrait de la montre, notamment pour des personnes à mobilité de la main réduite.The use of a single strand clasp opens the bracelet completely and facilitates the installation or removal of the watch, especially for persons with reduced mobility of the hand.

Le fermoir se referme par-dessus la boîte de montre et peut donc être manipulé facilement.The clasp closes over the watch case and can be handled easily.

Le fermoir peut comporter des organes de manipulation, par exemple des ergots, voire des boutons poussoirs, qui se trouvent au-dessus du plan de cadran lorsque le fermoir est verrouillé sur la boîte de montre.The clasp may include manipulation members, for example lugs or push buttons, which are above the dial plane when the clasp is locked on the watch case.

Le cadre peut par exemple se clipser par-dessus la boîte de montre en position fermée. Le cadran et les aiguilles de la montre sont visibles à travers une ouverture de ce cadre lorsque le fermoir est fermé.The frame can for example be clipped over the watch case in the closed position. The dial and the hands of the watch are visible through an opening of this frame when the clasp is closed.

Dans un mode de réalisation, la montre comporte au moins un cadran, le cadre comportant une ouverture centrale, au moins un cadran étant visible au travers de ladite ouverture centrale.In one embodiment, the watch comprises at least one dial, the frame having a central opening, at least one dial being visible through said central opening.

Le fermoir forme ainsi une lunette de boîte de montre, c'est-à-dire un organe au-dessus de la carrure qui entoure complètement la glace et recouvre la face supérieure de la carrure de la boîte de montre.The clasp thus forms a watchcase bezel, that is to say, an organ above the middle part that completely surrounds the ice and covers the upper face of the middle part of the watch case.

L'organe de verrouillage est lié à la boîte de montre et peut être pivoté entre une position permettant de l'insérer dans l'ouverture du fermoir lors de la fermeture ou de l'ouverture du fermoir, et une position de verrouillage permettant de bloquer l'ouverture ou la fermeture du fermoir.The locking member is connected to the watch case and can be pivoted between a position to insert it into the opening of the clasp when closing or opening the clasp, and a locking position to lock the opening or closing of the clasp.

En position d'ouverture, au moins une portion de l'organe de verrouillage peut être longitudinale, c'est-à-dire parallèle au bracelet. En position de verrouillage, au moins une portion de l'organe de verrouillage peut être transversale, c'est-à-dire perpendiculaire au bracelet.In the open position, at least a portion of the locking member may be longitudinal, that is to say parallel to the bracelet. In the locking position, at least a portion of the locking member may be transverse, that is to say perpendicular to the bracelet.

La portion manipulable de l'organe de verrouillage se trouve avantageusement au-dessus de la glace de montre.The manipulable portion of the locking member is advantageously above the watch glass.

L'organe de verrouillage peut avoir une forme de « T » avec un axe pivotant lié à la boîte de montre, et une tête pouvant être orientée soit selon une première direction permettant l'insertion du fermoir soit selon une deuxième direction en appui contre le dit cadre.The locking member may have a shape of "T" with a pivoting axis linked to the watch case, and a head may be oriented in a first direction allowing the insertion of the clasp or in a second direction bearing against the says cadre.

Dans un mode de réalisation, l'axe de l'organe de verrouillage peut être soulevé au-dessus du cadran pour le pivoter.In one embodiment, the axis of the locking member can be raised above the dial to pivot it.

La boîte de montre peut comporter des billes sur ressort aptes à coopérer avec des encoches dans le fermoir pour maintenir ledit fermoir fermé.The watch case may comprise spring-loaded balls adapted to cooperate with notches in the clasp to keep said clasp closed.

Il est possible de prévoir des billes uniquement du côté distal du fermoir. Il est possible de prévoir des billes à la fois du côté distal et du côté proximal du fermoir.It is possible to provide balls only on the distal side of the clasp. It is possible to provide beads at both the distal and proximal ends of the clasp.

Dans un mode de réalisation, la montre-bracelet comporte deux cadrans et une séparation entre les deux cadrans, l'axe de l'organe de verrouillage étant monté sur cette séparation.In one embodiment, the wristwatch comprises two dials and a separation between the two dials, the axis of the locking member being mounted on this separation.

La montre-bracelet peut comporter un premier mouvement pour afficher des indications temporelles sur un premier cadran. Un deuxième mouvement peut être prévu pour afficher des indications temporelles sur le deuxième cadran.The wristwatch may comprise a first movement to display temporal indications on a first dial. A second movement may be provided to display temporal indications on the second dial.

Afin d'améliorer la sécurité et de réduire le risque d'ouverture intempestive, le fermoir peut comporter un bouton-poussoir avec un ressort de rappel. Ce ressort de rappel repousse le bouton-poussoir en position de verrouillage lorsque le bouton-poussoir n'est pas appuyé, l'ouverture du fermoir étant bloquée dans cette position de verrouillage.To improve safety and reduce the risk of inadvertent opening, the clasp may include a push button with a return spring. This return spring pushes the pushbutton to the locking position when the pushbutton is not pressed, the opening of the clasp being locked in this locking position.

A cet effet, le bouton-poussoir peut être prévu sur des faces latérales du fermoir, de manière à se déplacer dans un plan au-dessus du bracelet. Le bouton-poussoir ne blesse ainsi pas le poignet.For this purpose, the push button can be provided on the lateral faces of the clasp, so as to move in a plane above the bracelet. The push button does not hurt the wrist.

Il est aussi possible de prévoir deux boutons-poussoirs sur les deux faces longitudinales du fermoir, qui doivent être actionnés simultanément pour ouvrir le fermoir.It is also possible to provide two push buttons on both longitudinal sides of the clasp, which must be operated simultaneously to open the clasp.

Le bouton-poussoir peut être guidé au moyen de tiges engagées dans des trous traversants à travers le fermoir, chaque tige collaborant avec un pivot ou un autre élément engagé dans la boîte de montre afin de verrouiller ou déverrouiller le fermoir. Les tiges peuvent par exemple repousser cet élément dans la boîte en position de déverrouillage.The push button can be guided by means of rods engaged in through holes through the clasp, each rod collaborating with a pivot or other member engaged in the watch case to lock or unlock the clasp. The rods may for example push this element into the box in the unlocking position.

Brève description des figuresBrief description of the figures

Des exemples de mise en oeuvre de l'invention sont indiqués dans la description illustrée par les figures annexées dans lesquelles :

  • La figure 1 illustre une vue en perspective d'un premier mode de réalisation d'une montre-bracelet selon l'invention, le fermoir étant fermé et verrouillé.
  • La figure 2 est une vue en coupe transversale A-A de la montre de la figure 1.
  • La figure 3 illustre une vue en perspective du premier mode de réalisation d'une montre-bracelet selon l'invention, sans le bracelet, le fermoir étant fermé mais déverrouillé.
  • La figure 4 est une vue en coupe transversale B-B de la montre de la figure 2.
  • La figure 5 illustre une vue en perspective du premier mode de réalisation d'une montre-bracelet selon l'invention, sans le bracelet, le fermoir étant ouvert au-dessus de la boîte de montre.
  • La figure 6 illustre une vue de dessus d'un mode de réalisation d'une montre-bracelet selon l'invention, sans le bracelet, le fermoir étant fermé mais déverrouillé.
  • La figure 7 est une vue en coupe longitudinale C-C de la montre de la figure 6, sans le bracelet.
  • La figure 8 est une vue en coupe longitudinale D-D de la montre de la figure 6, sans le bracelet.
  • La figure 9 est un agrandissement d'une portion de la figure 8.
  • La figure 10 illustre une vue en perspective d'un deuxième mode de réalisation d'une montre-bracelet selon l'invention, sans le bracelet, le fermoir étant verrouillé.
  • La figure 11 est une vue en coupe longitudinale de la montre de la figure 10.
  • La figure 12 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne F-F (Figure 12A) de la montre de la figure 10.
Examples of implementation of the invention are indicated in the description illustrated by the appended figures in which:
  • The figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a first embodiment of a wristwatch according to the invention, the clasp being closed and locked.
  • The figure 2 is a cross-sectional AA view of the watch from the figure 1 .
  • The figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of the first embodiment of a wristwatch according to the invention, without the bracelet, the clasp being closed but unlocked.
  • The figure 4 is a cross-sectional view BB of the watch of the figure 2 .
  • The figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of the first embodiment of a wristwatch according to the invention, without the bracelet, the clasp being open above the watch case.
  • The figure 6 illustrates a top view of an embodiment of a wristwatch according to the invention, without the bracelet, the clasp being closed but unlocked.
  • The figure 7 is a longitudinal sectional view CC of the watch of the figure 6 , without the bracelet.
  • The figure 8 is a longitudinal sectional view DD of the watch of the figure 6 , without the bracelet.
  • The figure 9 is an enlargement of a portion of the figure 8 .
  • The figure 10 illustrates a perspective view of a second embodiment of a wristwatch according to the invention, without the bracelet, the clasp being locked.
  • The figure 11 is a longitudinal sectional view of the watch of the figure 10 .
  • The figure 12 is a sectional view along the line FF ( Figure 12A ) of the watch of the figure 10 .

Exemple(s) de mode de réalisation de l'inventionExample (s) of embodiment of the invention

Un mode de réalisation de montre-bracelet 1 selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention est illustré à titre d'exemple sur les figures 1-9.An embodiment of a wristwatch 1 according to a first embodiment of the invention is illustrated by way of example on the Figures 1-9 .

La montre-bracelet 1 comporte d'une part une boîte de montre 2 et d'autre part un fermoir 3 pouvant être verrouillé au-dessus de la boîte de montre, ou déverrouillé pour l'ouverture. Une première extrémité 120 du bracelet 12 à un seul brin est liée à un côté du fermoir (par exemple à 12heures) tandis que la deuxième extrémité 121 du bracelet est liée à l'autre côté de la boîte de montre 2 (à 6 heures). En position déverrouillée, le bracelet peut donc être complètement ouvert et la montre posée à plat avec la boîte de montre 2 et le fermoir à chaque extrémité du bracelet.The wristwatch 1 comprises on the one hand a watch case 2 and on the other hand a clasp 3 can be locked above the watch case, or unlocked for opening. A first end 120 of the single-strand bracelet 12 is bonded to one side of the clasp (for example at 12 o'clock) while the second end 121 of the bracelet is tied to the other side of the watch case 2 (at 6 o'clock). . In the unlocked position, the bracelet can be completely opened and the watch placed flat with the watch case 2 and the clasp at each end of the bracelet.

Le fermoir 3 comporte une base 6 pouvant s'encliqueter sur la boîte 2, autour de la glace ou des glaces, à la manière d'une lunette. Un cadre 4 sur cette base définit une ouverture 40 permettant de voir le ou les cadrans de la montre lorsque le fermoir est fermé sur la boîte de montre 2.The clasp 3 comprises a base 6 which can snap on the box 2, around the ice or ice, in the manner of a telescope. A frame 4 on this base defines an opening 40 making it possible to see the dial or dials of the watch when the clasp is closed on the watch case 2.

La boîte de montre 2 comporte une carrure 8 autour de laquelle le cadre 4 peut venir s'encliqueter. Des éléments élastiques, par exemple deux billes sur ressort 80, sont prévues sur la face externe de la carrure, à 6 heures, pour retenir le cadre 4 en position fermée. Des encoches ou logements peuvent être prévus à 6 heures dans la face interne du cadre 4 pour loger la tête de ces billes lorsque le fermoir est fermé. Des billes sur ressort peuvent aussi être prévues à 12 heures sur la face externe de la carrure, ainsi que des encoches correspondantes à 12 heures dans la face interne du cadre 4.The watch case 2 has a middle 8 around which the frame 4 can snap. Elastic elements, for example two spring balls 80, are provided on the outer face of the middle part, at 6 o'clock, to retain the frame 4 in the closed position. Notches or slots may be provided at 6 o'clock in the inner face of the frame 4 to house the head of these balls when the clasp is closed. Spring-loaded balls may also be provided at 12 o'clock on the outer face of the middle part, as well as corresponding notches at 12 o'clock in the internal face of the frame 4.

La boîte de montre 2 comporte en outre, dans cet exemple, deux glaces séparées l'une de l'autre par la base 51 de l'organe de verrouillage 5. Les deux cadrans 7, 9 sont visibles derrière ces glaces à travers l'ouverture 40 du cadre 4 lorsque le fermoir 3 est fermé. Un cadran peut être visible derrière chaque cadran. Dans un mode de réalisation, la carrure 8 loge deux mouvements 10,11 ; le mouvement 10 permet d'afficher une première indication horaire devant le cadran 7 tandis que le mouvement 11 permet d'afficher une autre indication horaire devant le cadran 9. Les deux indications peuvent par exemple correspondre à l'heure de deux fuseaux horaires, ou à une heure et une durée chronométrée. Il est aussi possible d'afficher des indications non liées au temps derrière une des glaces par exemple des données provenant de capteurs de température, d'altitude, de localisation, de rythme cardiaque, des annonces e message, de calendrier, etc. Il est aussi possible d'afficher des indications horaires derrière une des glaces et un décor ou des indications non horaires derrière l'autre glace. Dans le cas d'une montre squelette, le cadran peut être constitué par la platine ou par un pont. Dans le cas d'une montre à affichage électronique, le cadran peut être constitué par un affichage.The watch case 2 further comprises, in this example, two windows separated from each other by the base 51 of the locking member 5. The two dials 7, 9 are visible behind these windows through the window. opening 40 of the frame 4 when the clasp 3 is closed. A dial can be visible behind each dial. In one embodiment, the middle part 8 houses two movements 10, 11; the movement 10 makes it possible to display a first time indication in front of the dial 7 while the movement 11 makes it possible to display another time indication in front of the dial 9. The two indications may for example correspond to the time of two time zones, or at one o'clock and a timed duration. It is also possible to display indications not related to the time behind one of the windows, for example data from temperature sensors, altitude, location, heart rate, message announcements, calendar, etc. It is also possible to display time indications behind one of the ice and scenery or non-hourly indications behind the other ice. In the case of a skeleton watch, the dial may be constituted by the plate or by a bridge. In the case of a watch with an electronic display, the dial may be constituted by a display.

La base 6 du fermoir 3 est positionnée au-dessus de la boîte de montre 2 au moyen de formes 81 de la carrure logées dans des encoches 60 de la base 6 en position fermée. Dans un mode de réalisation, une ou plusieurs formes sont prévues à 12 heures et une ou plusieurs formes à 6 heures.The base 6 of the clasp 3 is positioned above the watch case 2 by means of forms 81 of the middle part housed in notches 60 of the base 6 in the closed position. In one embodiment, one or more shapes are provided at 12 o'clock and one or more shapes at 6 o'clock.

En position fermée, le fermoir 3 peut être verrouillé au-dessus de la boîte 2 grâce à l'organe de verrouillage 5. L'organe de verrouillage 5 comporte un axe en forme de tige 50 traversant la base 51 au centre de la boîte de montre 2, et une tête qui peut être pivotée en soulevant l'axe entre la position longitudinale des figures 3 et 5 et la position transversale de la figure 1. Dans la position longitudinale, comme illustré sur la figure 5, la tête de l'organe de verrouillage 5 peut être glissée dans l'ouverture 40 du fermoir 4 afin de fermer ou d'ouvrir le fermoir. L'organe de verrouillage peut ensuite être soulevé puis pivoté dans la position transversale de la figure 3, afin de reposer sur la face supérieure du cadre 4 et d'empêcher ainsi le retrait du fermoir 4.In the closed position, the clasp 3 can be locked above the box 2 thanks to the locking member 5. The locking member 5 comprises a rod-shaped axis 50 passing through the base 51 in the center of the box. shows 2, and a head that can be pivoted by lifting the axis between the longitudinal position of the figures 3 and 5 and the transverse position of the figure 1 . In the longitudinal position, as shown in figure 5 , the head of the locking member 5 can be slid into the opening 40 of the clasp 4 to close or open the clasp. The locking member can then be lifted and then pivoted into the transverse position of the figure 3 , so as to rest on the upper face of the frame 4 and thus prevent the withdrawal of the clasp 4.

Le fermoir décrit plus haut est verrouillé uniquement grâce à l'organe de verrouillage 5; si cet organe de verrouillage n'est pas fermé, par exemple suite à un oubli ou un accrochage, la fermeture du bracelet est uniquement assurée grâce aux billes sur ressort 80 sur une ou deux faces de la carrure 8.The clasp described above is locked only through the locking member 5; if this locking member is not closed, for example following an oversight or a hanging, the closing of the bracelet is only ensured by the spring balls 80 on one or both sides of the middle part 8.

La second mode de réalisation décrit en relation avec les figures 10 à 12A (sans bracelet pour alléger la représentation) offre une sécurité supplémentaire grâce à un bouton-poussoir 52 sur une des faces longitudinales du fermoir 3, par exemple à 6 heures comme illustré, ou à 12 heures. Ce bouton-poussoir doit impérativement être actionné pour décrocher le fermoir. Ce mode de réalisation offre donc une double sécurité, grâce à l'organe de verrouillage 5 au-dessus de la face supérieure de la boîte, et au bouton-poussoir 52 sur une des faces longitudinales du fermoir. Ces deux éléments doivent être actionnés consécutivement pour ouvrir le fermoir. Le verrouillage de l'organe de verrouillage 5 est manuel, en le tournant. En revanche, le verrouillage du bouton-poussoir 52 peut être automatique grâce aux ressorts 84 et 521 qui le repoussent en position de verrouillage. Comme dans le mode de réalisation précédent, des billes sur ressort peuvent en outre être prévues sur la face longitudinale du fermoir 3 opposée au bouton-poussoir 52, et/ou sur la même face, afin d'offrir une sécurité supplémentaire et de produire une réaction auditive et tactile lors de l'ouverture du fermoir.The second embodiment described in relation to the Figures 10 to 12A (Without bracelet to lighten the representation) provides additional security with a push button 52 on one of the longitudinal faces of the clasp 3, for example at 6 o'clock as illustrated, or at 12 o'clock. This push button must be activated to unhook the clasp. This embodiment thus offers a double security, thanks to the locking member 5 above the upper face of the box, and the push button 52 on one of the longitudinal faces of the clasp. These two elements must be operated consecutively to open the clasp. Locking of the locking member 5 is manual, by turning. On the other hand, the locking of the push-button 52 can be automatic thanks to the springs 84 and 521 which push it back into the locking position. As in the previous embodiment, spring-loaded balls may also be provided on the longitudinal face of the clasp 3 opposite the push-button 52, and / or on the same face, in order to offer additional security and to produce a auditory and tactile reaction when opening the clasp.

La position du bouton-poussoir 52 sur une des faces longitudinales du fermoir 3 permet d'éviter les inconvénients des boutons-poussoirs en saillie sur les faces latérales, qui risquent de blesser le poignet. Le bouton-poussoir 52 se déplace dans un plan au-dessus du bracelet et ne peut donc pas entrer en contact avec le poignet. Cette solution est avantageuse pour tous les fermoirs, y compris pour des fermoirs à boucle déployante non liés à la boîte de montre.The position of the push button 52 on one of the longitudinal faces of the clasp 3 avoids the disadvantages of the push buttons protruding on the side faces, which may injure the wrist. The push-button 52 moves in a plane above the wristband and can not come into contact with the wrist. This solution is advantageous for all clasps, including clasps with folding clasp not linked to the watch case.

En se référant aux figures 11 et 12, le bouton-poussoir 52 comporte deux tiges 522 engagées dans des trous longitudinaux traversants au travers du fermoir 3. Un nombre de tiges différents, par exemple trois tiges, peut être prévu. Un ressort de rappel 521 autour de chaque tige repousse le bouton poussoir 52 vers l'extérieur, en position verrouillée. La course du bouton est limitée vers l'extérieur au moyen d'une vis 85 engagée dans un trou supplémentaire entre les deux tiges 522 ; cette vis sert aussi d'élément de guidage. Vers l'intérieur, la profondeur de pénétration du bouton-poussoir 52 est limitée par le décrochement 520 des tiges 522 qui vient en appui contre la portion d'appui 61 du fermoir 3.Referring to figures 11 and 12 , the push-button 52 comprises two rods 522 engaged in longitudinal through holes through the clasp 3. A number of different rods, for example three rods, may be provided. A return spring 521 around each rod pushes the push button 52 outwards, in the locked position. The stroke of the button is limited to the outside by means of a screw 85 engaged in an additional hole between the two rods 522; this screw also serves as a guide element. Inwardly, the depth of penetration of the push-button 52 is limited by the recess 520 of the rods 522 which bears against the bearing portion 61 of the clasp 3.

L'extrémité des tiges 522 s'appuie contre des pivots ou goupilles 83 engagées dans des trous borgnes 82 au travers de la boîte de montre 2. Un ressort 84 repousse chaque pivot vers l'extérieur, tout en l'empêchant de quitter complètement le trou borgne. Dans la position de verrouillage illustrée, les pivots 83 dépassent en saillie de la face latérale de la boîte de montre 2 et pénètrent dans les trous traversants du fermoir 3 ; ils s'opposent ainsi à l'ouverture du fermoir 3 qui ne peut pas être soulevé. En appuyant le bouton-poussoir 52, les tiges 522 repoussent les pivots 83 à fleur de la boîte de montre 2, libérant ainsi le fermoir 3.The end of the rods 522 rests against pins or pins 83 engaged in blind holes 82 through the watch case 2. A spring 84 pushes each pivot outwards, while preventing it from completely leaving the blind hole. In the illustrated locking position, the pivots 83 protrude from the lateral face of the watch case 2 and penetrate into the through holes of the clasp 3; they thus oppose the opening of the clasp 3 which can not be raised. By pressing the push-button 52, the rods 522 push the pivots 83 flush with the watch case 2, thus releasing the clasp 3.

Numéros de référence employés sur les figuresReference numbers used in the figures

11
Montre-braceletWristwatch
22
Boîte de montreWatch box
33
FermoirClasp
44
Cadre du fermoirClasp frame
4040
Ouverture dans le cadre du fermoirOpening as part of the clasp
55
Organe de verrouillageLocking member
5050
Axe de l'organe de verrouillageAxis of the locking member
5151
Base de l'organe de verrouillageBase of the locking member
5252
Bouton-poussoirPushbutton
520520
Décrochement sur les tiges 52Drop on the rods 52
521521
Ressorts de rappel du bouton-poussoirPushbutton return springs
522522
Tiges du bouton-poussoirPush button rods
66
Base du fermoirBase of the clasp
6060
Encoche de positionnementPositioning notch
6161
Portion d'appui du fermoirSupport portion of the clasp
77
Premier cadranFirst dial
88
Carrureshoulders
8080
Bille sur ressortBall on spring
8181
Forme de positionnementPositioning form
8282
Trou borgne sur une face longitudinale de la carrureOne-eyed hole on a longitudinal side of the middle part
8383
PivotPivot
8484
Ressort de rappel et de retenue du pivotReturn spring and pivot retainer
8585
Vis de retenue et de guidage du bouton-poussoirRetaining screw and push button guide
99
Deuxième cadranSecond dial
1010
Premier mouvementFirst movement
1111
DeuxièmeSecond
1212
BraceletBracelet
120120
Première extrémité du braceletFirst end of the bracelet
121121
Deuxième extrémité du braceletSecond end of the bracelet

Claims (11)

Montre-bracelet comportant: une boîte de montre (2) ; un fermoir (3) comportant un cadre (4) et permettant de refermer le bracelet (12) en fixant le cadre par-dessus la boîte de montre (2), ou de l'ouvrir complètement en décrochant le cadre de la boîte de montre (2) ; un bracelet (12) comportant un seul brin, le brin ayant deux extrémités, la première extrémité (120) étant liée à ladite boîte de montre (2) et la deuxième extrémité (121) étant liée au fermoir (3); un organe de verrouillage (5) lié à la boîte de montre, l'organe de verrouillage pouvant être pivoté entre une position permettant de l'insérer dans l'ouverture (40) du cadre (4) lors de la fermeture ou de l'ouverture du fermoir (3), et une position de verrouillage permettant de bloquer l'ouverture ou la fermeture du fermoir (3). Wristwatch featuring: a watch case (2); a clasp (3) comprising a frame (4) and for closing the bracelet (12) by fixing the frame over the watch case (2), or to open it completely by unhooking the frame of the watch case (2); a bracelet (12) having a single strand, the strand having two ends, the first end (120) being bonded to said watch case (2) and the second end (121) being connected to the clasp (3); a locking member (5) connected to the watch case, the locking member being pivotable between a position allowing it to be inserted into the opening (40) of the frame (4) when closing or opening the clasp (3), and a locking position to block the opening or closing of the clasp (3). Montre-bracelet selon la revendication 1, la montre comportant au moins un cadran (7, 9), le cadre (4) comportant une ouverture (40), au moins un dit cadran (7) étant visible au travers de cette ouverture.Wristwatch according to claim 1, the watch having at least one dial (7, 9), the frame (4) having an opening (40), at least one said dial (7) being visible through this opening. Montre-bracelet selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, l'organe de verrouillage (5) ayant une forme de « T » avec un axe (50) pivotant lié à la boîte de montre (2), et une tête pouvant être orientée soit selon une première direction permettant l'insertion du fermoir soit selon une deuxième direction en appui contre le cadre (4) du fermoir (3).Wristwatch according to one of claims 1 or 2, the locking member (5) having a shape of "T" with a pivoting axis (50) connected to the watch case (2), and a head that can be oriented either in a first direction allowing insertion of the clasp or in a second direction bearing against the frame (4) of the clasp (3). Montre-bracelet selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, la boîte de montre (2) comportant des billes sur ressort (80) aptes à coopérer avec des encoches (60) dans le cadre du fermoir (3) pour maintenir le fermoir fermé.Wristwatch according to one of claims 1 to 3, the watch case (2) comprising spring balls (80) adapted to cooperate with notches (60) in the frame of the clasp (3) to keep the clasp closed . Montre selon l'une des revendications 2 à 4, l'axe (50) de l'organe de verrouillage (5) pouvant être soulevé au-dessus du cadran (7, 9) pour le pivoter.Watch according to one of claims 2 to 4, the axis (50) of the locking member (5) being raised above the dial (7, 9) for pivoting. Montre-bracelet selon l'une de revendications 2 à 5, comportant deux cadrans (7, 9) et une séparation entre ces deux cadrans (51), l'axe (50) de l'organe de verrouillage (5) étant monté sur cette séparation.Wristwatch according to one of claims 2 to 5, comprising two dials (7, 9) and a separation between these two dials (51), the axis (50) of the locking member (5) being mounted on this separation. Montre-bracelet selon la revendication 6, comportant un premier mouvement (10) pour afficher des indications temporelles sur un premier desdits cadrans (7).Wristwatch according to claim 6, comprising a first movement (10) for displaying temporal indications on a first of said dials (7). Montre-bracelet selon la revendication 7, comportant un deuxième mouvement (11) pour afficher des indications temporelles sur le deuxième desdits cadrans (9).Wristwatch according to claim 7, comprising a second movement (11) for displaying temporal indications on the second of said dials (9). Montre-bracelet selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, le fermoir (3) comportant un bouton-poussoir (52) avec un ressort de rappel (521), le ressort de rappel repoussant le bouton-poussoir en position de verrouillage lorsque le bouton-poussoir n'est pas appuyé, l'ouverture du fermoir étant bloquée dans cette position de verrouillage.Wristwatch according to one of claims 1 to 8, the clasp (3) comprising a pushbutton (52) with a return spring (521), the return spring pushing the pushbutton in the locking position when the pushbutton is not pressed, the opening of the clasp being locked in this locking position. Montre-bracelet selon la revendication 9, ledit bouton-poussoir (52) étant prévu sur des faces latérales du fermoir (3), de manière à se déplacer dans un plan au-dessus du bracelet (12).Wristwatch according to claim 9, said push button (52) being provided on lateral faces of the clasp (3), so as to move in a plane above the bracelet (12). Montre-bracelet selon l'une des revendications 9 ou 10, ledit bouton-poussoir (52) comportant au moins deux tiges (522) engagées dans des trous traversants à travers le fermoir, chaque tige (522) collaborant avec un pivot (83) engagé dans la boîte de montre (2) afin de verrouiller ou déverrouiller le fermoir.Wristwatch according to one of claims 9 or 10, said pushbutton (52) having at least two rods (522) engaged in through-holes through the clasp, each rod (522) collaborating with a pivot (83) engaged in the watch case (2) to lock or unlock the clasp.
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