Abstract: The compass is composed of a glass plate constituting a transparent outer component and of a thin plate constituting an inner transparent component. Two bearings are fixed in holes in these plates, one bearing being situated near the upper face and covered by a disk. An arbor can thus be machined with a maximum length and can support the compass needle with the greatest possible precision. The compass unit, comprising a setting ring which holds the two plates in place, may be driven with a gasket into the radial wall of the case body in lieu of the usual watch glass.

Abstract: A case body is fixed to a glass by means of an interposed ring of a vulcanizable elastomer, this ring being bonded by vulcanization either directly to the glass or to a metallized coating applied to the glass, as well as to the upper surface of the case body. The metallic coating is applied to an annular zone at the periphery of the underside of the glass. Instead of this coating, the inside surface of the glass may be frosted in that zone.

Abstract: A bezel (6) is composed of two parts (12 and 13) which may be formed by machining and are thereafter joined to one another by welding, soldering, brazing, or cementing. A peripheral rib (14) of a wall (2) of the case back (1) extends within the U-shaped profile formed by the two bezel parts (12 and 13). The rib (14) surrounds a gasket (15) fitted on the inner arm (13a) of the U-shaped profile (12, 13), the outward face of which being frustoconical and flaring downwards, for holding the gasket in place, thus facilitating assembly.

Abstract: A bezel (6) is composed of two parts (12 and 13) which may be formed by machining and are thereafter joined to one another by welding, soldering, brazing, or cementing. A peripheral rib (14) of a wall (2) of the case back (1) extends within the U-shaped profile formed by the two bezel parts (12 and 13). The rib (14) surrounds a gasket (15) fitted on the inner arm (13a) of the U-shaped profile (12, 13), the outward face of which being frustoconical and flaring downwards, for holding the gasket in place, thus facilitating assembly.