Abstract: The present invention relates to a dial intended to be mounted in a watch case, the dial including a first support plate and a second fragile plate, the two plates defining a horizontal plane and being bonded one on top of the other in a vertical direction relative to the horizontal plane, characterized in that the second plate has a smaller section in the horizontal plane than the section of the first plate in order to leave free on the first plate a peripheral rim intended to be mounted with play inside the watch case. It also relates to a watch including the dial.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety valve for a timepiece, particularly for a diving watch, comprising a discharge channel arranged to be able to be in fluid communication with the inside of a case of said timepiece when said valve is in an open configuration, in order to discharge excess fluid, particularly a gaseous fluid, said valve comprising: a tube intended to be fastened in the case of the timepiece, as well as a valve head provided with a cover and an axial skirt that is capable of being placed in various axial positions relative to said tube; a pressure control module separate from the valve head arranged inside a fluid duct provided in the tube, as well as sliding axial guiding elements defined in the valve head and the tube participating in controlling the movement of the valve head relative to the tube in the various axial positions, said safety valve comprising blocking elements preventing disconnection between the valve head and said tube, said blocking elements being included in an outer or i

Abstract: The invention relates to an escape valve for a timepiece including an outlet channel arranged to be capable of being in fluid communication with the interior of a case of the timepiece when the valve is in an open configuration to evacuate an excess of fluid. The valve includes a tube to be fixed in the case of the timepiece and a valve head provided with a cover and an axial skirt adapted to be placed in different axial positions, a pressure control module separate from the valve head arranged in the interior of a fluid conduit provided in the tube and axial guide elements by screwing defined in the valve head and the tube playing a part in the control of the displacement of the valve head relative to tube in the different axial positions, blocking elements preventing a disassociation between the valve head and the tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bracelet clasp including a securing member provided with means for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet, these adjustment means including: a base plate secured and pivotally hinged to the second end of the second strip, the first strand passing between the base plate and the second strip and being held by holding means, second means for locking the base plate in a closed position on the second strip. According to the invention, the second locking means include a push-piece arranged to be moved between a first rest position wherein the base plate is locked in a closed position on the second strip, and a second pushed-in position in which the base plate is released from the second strip.

Abstract: A push button device including a device for adjusting the angular orientation of the push button head with respect to the watch case, wherein the angular orientation adjustment device includes a friction ring disposed concentrically around the central shaft inside the tube, the friction ring rotates integrally with the central shaft and is free in translation with respect to the central shaft, the friction ring includes an external friction surface in friction contact with an internal wall of the tube, and wherein the central shaft includes a device for actuating the latter in rotation, making it possible to pivot the push button against the frictional forces generated by the friction ring, in order to adjust the angular orientation of the push button head.

Abstract: An orientable valve including a device for adjusting the angular orientation of the valve head with respect to the watch case, wherein the device for adjusting the angular orientation of the valve head includes a friction ring disposed between the valve head and the upper step, the friction ring rotates integrally with the shaft and is free in translation with respect to the shaft, the friction ring has a cylindrical external friction surface in friction contact with an internal wall of the tube, and wherein the shaft includes, in its distal portion, a device for actuating the latter in rotation making it possible to pivot the valve to adjust the angular orientation of the valve head.

Abstract: A decorative piece including a support made of a material having no plastic deformation in which at least one hollow is arranged. The hollow is filled with a first material forming a substrate in which at least one housing is arranged, the at least one housing configured so that at least one aesthetic element can be housed therein.

Abstract: A decorative piece includes a support made of a material having no usable plastic deformation in which at least one hollow is arranged. The hollow is filled with a first material forming a substrate in which at least one housing is arranged. The housing is arranged so that at least one aesthetic element is housable therein. The substrate further includes a gripper deforming by thermal expansion to retain the aesthetic element in the housing. The gripper further includes at least one setting element. A method for setting an aesthetic element on a support includes taking a support provided with at least one hollow, taking at least one aesthetic element, filling the hollow with a first material, making a setting hole and a gripper in the first material, and setting the aesthetic element by placing it in the hole and by deforming the gripper so as to retain the aesthetic element.

Abstract: The invention concerns an automatic safety valve for timepieces, particularly for dive watches, the valve including a valve head housed inside a tube intended to be fixed inside a case of the timepiece, the valve head including an outlet channel arranged to be capable of fluid communication with the inside of the case via a passage provided in said tube, when the pressure inside the case exceeds the pressure outside the case, in order to evacuate excess fluid, said valve head including a central core fixedly mounted inside said outlet channel, a lip seal having an annular base region and lip, the lip seal being disposed around said core and arranged so that the lip is squeezed against an area of a wall of the outlet channel, in order, on one hand, to be able to disengage from said area to allow pressure compensation between the interior of the case and the exterior of the case in the event of excess pressure inside the case, and on the other hand, pressed against said area to ensure the sealing of the interio

Abstract: The invention relates to a clasp for a bracelet or wristband comprising first and second blades, the first blade being articulated to the second blade by a first end, between a closed position, in which the second blade is folded onto the first blade, and an open position, in which the second blade is released from the first blade, the first blade being articulated at a second end to a member for attaching a first wristband portion, According to the invention, the clasp comprises adjustment means arranged to adjust the position of the second blade with respect to the first blade in an open position, the adjustment means including a groove machined in the second blade, an arbor integral with the first blade and passing through the groove, the arbor receiving a pusher for releasing and/or locking it in order to move the second blade.

Abstract: A watch packaging box including a base containing a removable tray, a lid cooperating in a complementary manner with the base to close the box, the tray including compartments for receiving a watch, each delimited by a bottom and a partition, the box including, centred inside each compartment, a resilient pad pressed onto a watch by the lid in the closed position, and the box includes, in each compartment, a main orifice for passage of a sensor or tool, included in a device performing a watch testing and/or timing method, on the watch occupying the compartment, and each resilient pad includes a secondary orifice aligned with a main orifice for access of the sensor or tool to the watch.

Abstract: The timepiece is equipped with a case which comprises a case middle, a pusher and a locking device for this pusher. The pusher is arranged movably in a translational manner in an actuation axis. The locking device contains a blocking means that is movable in a translational manner along the actuation axis and with the ability to be displaced between a locking position and an unlocking position, in which positions the pusher is respectively to the locking and unlocking positions blocked and free in translation. The locking device contains in addition a control means rotatably mounted in a general plane of the case between a first position and a second position corresponding respectively to the locking and unlocking positions for the blocking means, this control means containing means for driving the blocking means between its locking and unlocking positions.

Abstract: The present invention proposes an electronic watch including a display device comprising a time dial, a first hand and a second hand which pivot coaxially, independently driven by two drive members, and in a first display mode, one hand indicates the hour and the other indicates the minutes of the current time in reference to their respective positions on the time dial. In an original manner, the watch further includes a control member able to activate a second display mode, in which the first and second hands are positioned in reference to the time dial so as to respectively indicate the tens and units of the date.

Abstract: A bracelet or strap for a watch case including a first arm inside which is housed a first printed circuit portion and a second arm, where the first arm is extended by a median part arranged to be situated underneath the watch case and which includes a second printed circuit portion connected to the first printed circuit portion by electrical connection, where the first printed circuit portion carries at least one electrical energy source and a microcontroller for powering and controlling a pressure sensor, where the median part is covered by an insert arranged to act as a seat for the watch case, where a housing, inside which the pressure sensor is arranged, is provided in the insert and communicates with the exterior to allow the pressure sensor to be placed in contact with a surrounding medium, and the pressure sensor is mounted on the second printed circuit portion with the insertion of a sealing gasket between the housing and the second printed circuit portion.

Abstract: Exterior sub-assembly for a timepiece or watch or piece of jewelry, comprising a first component and a second component, arranged for a bayonet fitting between two rims and two wings comprised in the first component and the second component, and able to occupy an assembled and indexed position of the first and second components, this sub-assembly including a third component in the form of a ring, inserted between the first and second components and comprising a ring-like element housed inside a groove of the first or second component, this third component including a rotational stop with respect to the first or second component, and a resilient area with radial relief, cooperating in an angular indexing arrangement with a lug of the first or second component which is free to rotate with respect to the third component.

Abstract: An exterior sub-assembly for a timepiece or watch or piece of jewelry, including a first component and a second component, arranged for a bayonet mount between two rims and two wings comprised in the first component and the second component, and capable of occupying an assembled and indexed position of the first and second components, this sub-assembly including a third ring-shaped component inserted between the first and second components, fixed in rotation with respect to one of these components and including an elastically deformable area, opposing a variable resistance torque to any relative tangential torque between the first and second components, and including a catch cooperating with a relief portion of the component that is not connected to the third component, wherein one particular catch angularly indexes these first and second components.

Abstract: A method for producing a gemstone, in particular a diamond, in the shape of a star with several arms, the method including taking a basic, brilliant cut gemstone, the gemstone including a basic crown, a basic pavilion and a basic girdle joining the basic crown and the basic pavilion and defining a plane, cutting a plurality of facets in the respectively basic crown, pavilion and girdle, to obtain a transformed gemstone delimited by a periphery, laser cutting the periphery of the transformed gemstone to produce the star shape.

Abstract: An interactive display stand with a compartment containing objects on supports, and forming an enclosed housing with a single orifice, a driver to control a transporting device to move a support to make only one object visible through the orifice, the user having a device for selecting an object, interfaced with this driver and to align with the orifice the support bearing the object selected for viewing, and including a security detection device for detecting the presence of a hand within the security space, interfaced with the driver to start in such case a programmed cycle, and to lock an object inside this compartment through the orifice.

Abstract: Sub-assembly of external parts for a watch, comprising a water-resistant joint between a first and a second component, which are screwed, one on the other, the first component supports a first inclined toothing, which cooperates with a second inclined toothing of the second component, the first component or second component, or a second ring interposed between them comprises a zone which is elastically deformable under the action of a relative rotation between the first and the second component which is caused by an external force, and the deformation range of which allows compression of the elastically deformable zone allowing clearance of the teeth tips during the relative rotation and a release of this zone, allowing return to cooperation of the tips and the hollows of the teeth in a new relative angular position.

Abstract: A bracelet or strap for a watch case including a first arm inside which is housed a first printed circuit portion and a second arm, where the first arm is extended by a median part arranged to be situated underneath the watch case and which includes a second printed circuit portion connected to the first printed circuit portion by electrical connection, where the first printed circuit portion carries at least one electrical energy source and a microcontroller for powering and controlling a pressure sensor, where the median part is covered by an insert arranged to act as a seat for the watch case, where a housing, inside which the pressure sensor is arranged, is provided in the insert and communicates with the exterior to allow the pressure sensor to be placed in contact with a surrounding medium, and the pressure sensor is mounted on the second printed circuit portion with the insertion of a sealing gasket between the housing and the second printed circuit portion.