Abstract: A mechanical stop and start system for a function of a timepiece, including a mass, mounted so as to be able to move on a frame, between a first and a second end position, which are defined respectively by a first stop and a second stop. The mass portion moves in a bistable manner, under the effect of gravity, tensioning a spring between the first and second end positions, and relaxing the spring between the second and first end positions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical stop and start system for a function of a timepiece, comprising a mass, mounted so as to be able to move on a frame, between a first and a second end position, these being defined respectively by a first stop and a second stop, said mass moving in a bistable manner, under the effect of gravity, tensioning a spring between the first and second end positions, and relaxing said spring between the second and first end positions.

Abstract: A method of placing under a protective atmosphere a watch case fitted with its movement, includes: installing the watch case in the housing of a support including a unit for holding the watch and a unit for guiding an actuator acting on a part of the case; introducing the support into a flexible pouch; installing the support in the open pouch in a device for imposing a protective atmosphere; reducing the pressure within such device; closing the pouch containing the support; extracting the support from the sealed pouch of the device for imposing a protective atmosphere; closing the watch case by acting on the actuator via the outside of the pouch in order that it displaces a part of the watch according to the guide unit in order to close the watch; opening the pouch and separation of the actuator from the part of the case on which it acts.

Abstract: The going train for a timepiece has a mechanical movement having a frame (0), a barrel (1) and an escapement pinion (5) which are connected by the going train. This going train has a stepping-up epicyclic train having a first planet gear (6) with a constant rotational speed during normal operation of the movement, a second planet gear (7) kinematically connected to the escapement pinion (5), at least one satellite gear (9) each meshing with the first planet gear (6) and the second planet gear (7), and a satellite carrier (8) kinematically connected to the barrel (1) and carrying the satellite gear(s) (9).

Abstract: A timepiece movement includes an escapement mobile connected to a barrel by a going train and a spring balance as well as an escapement mechanism (1) including an impulse lever (8) and at least one regulating member (9). The impulse lever (8) and the regulating member (9), which co-operate with the escapement mobile, are controlled by control members (6.1, 6.2, 7.1) supported on the axle of the balance. Between positions in which they co-operate with the escapement mobile (1) and positions in which they do not co-operate with the escapement mobile, the impulse lever (8) and the regulating member (9) move in two different planes forming an angle therebetween.

Abstract: The constant force escapement mechanism in particular for a timepiece movement including a spring balance and an escapement gear connected to a barrel by a going train includes a constant force auxiliary spring (11). It includes an impulsion lever (8) co-operating on the one hand with the escapement gear (1) and on the other hand with control members fixed to the arbor of the spring balance. The constant force auxiliary spring (11) is fixed at one of its ends on a part of the frame of the movement and at its other end to the impulsion lever (8).