Abstract: In a structure in which a rotating bezel is mounted on a case body, the present invention provides the structure which permits the rotating bezel to be mounted and removed without difficulty even if a brittle material and a deformation difficult material is used in the rotating bezel. When the rotating bezel 25 is pushed downward, the lower end of the engaging rib 25a of the rotating bezel 25 is abutted against the upper end of the holding rib 21d of a glass fixing ring 21 and stress is applied thereby so that the elastically deformable section 21b of the glass fixing ring 21 is elastically deformed inward, that is, toward the side where a clearance is formed. As a result, the engaging rib 25a goes over the holding rib 21d and the rotating bezel 25 is kept in a held state as shown in the figure.

Abstract: The rotary vessel is structured having a function movable generally vertical relative to a plane of a wristwatch case, and divided with a plurality of stop points in a movable range in a vertical direction, i.e. a stop point for securing stop stability of rotation and a stop point for rotating the rotary vessel. Due to this, in the case that the rotary vessel is in a rotatable state, rotation torque can be minimized.

Abstract: To provide a rotating type bezel apparatus in which there is not actually a concern that the apparatus is rotated unpreparedly after having been positioned and a portable timepiece having the rotating bezel apparatus. A rotating type bezel apparatus of a portable timepiece includes a case body, a bezel mounted to the case body rotatably around a central axis line of the case body and having recesses and projections at regular angular intervals along a peripheral direction, a click spring mounted to the case body elastically engageably to the recesses and projections of the bezel at a front end portion to give a click feeling in rotating the bezel, and a stopper mounted to the case body movably in B1 and B2 directions between an engagement release prohibiting position E2 prohibiting to release the engagement between the front end portion of the click spring and the recesses and projections of the bezel and an engagement release permitting position E1 for permitting to release the engagement.

Abstract: An internet watch in accordance with the present invention further comprises a beat hand 4 to indicate internet time and a beat dial 5 mounted on the circumferential outside of the watch having an hour hand 1, a minute hand 2, and a second hand 3, thereby the internet watch can indicate internet time in addition to Standard time on the basis of GMT. The beat dial 5 is marked with 1000 beats with a day being divided into 1000 equal parts in internet time. The best dial 5 is assembled to be rotatable so that the internet time can be adjusted when the user travels in a region where a different standard time is applied. The beat hand 4 which rotates once a day and the beat dial 5 on which 1000 beats are marked facilitate to get internet time easily without conversion to the standard time based on GMT, which is variable according to the longitude.

Abstract: An information processing device to which data can be input by the use of a rotary bezel. A pulse-count detection sensor unit 32 and a rotational-direction detection sensor unit 33 read an optical pattern which is formed on the rotary bezel to generate a series of pulse signals. The pulse-count detection sensor unit 32 and the rotational-direction detection sensor unit 33 are arranged such that a phase difference occurs between the signals of the sensor unit 32 and the signals of the sensor unit 33, so that it is possible to detect the rotational direction of the rotary bezel. A data-signal generating element 81 generates a data signal on the basis of the detected rotational angle and the pulse count generated by the pulse-count detection sensor unit 32.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a watch that includes a steerable light. The light may be attached to a rotating bezel on the watch, or included in a crown or other moveable fixture of the watch, such that the light may be pointed independently from the orientation of the watch. A light that is moveably attached to a watch in this manner may be securely fastened to a user's wrist in an unobtrusive form factor, while at the same time freely directed toward an object of interest without requiring a specific orientation of the user's limb.

Abstract: A wearable mobile computing device/appliance (e.g., a wrist watch) with a high resolution display that is capable of wirelessly accessing information from the network and a variety of other devices. The mobile computing device/appliance includes a user interface employing a bezel-based input mechanism including a bezel ring which may be rotated and depressed for generating both rotation and wheel click events for enabling navigation, selection and entry of various displayed textual and graphical items.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rotational aid for setting a multimode electronic device of the type having a rotatable ring coupled to a switching mechanism. The rotational aid includes a handle and a device for coupling the handle to the ring. The handle is positionable in at least a retracted position and a deployed position. When in the deployed position, the handle projects outwardly from the ring such that the rotation of the ring is facilitated by the movement of the deployed handle. The present invention also provides a multimode electronic device having a case and an integrated circuit operable in a plurality of states. The electronic device includes a rotating switching mechanism at least partially disposed within the case. The switching mechanism includes a rotatable setting stem operatively coupled to the integrated circuit. The electronic device also includes a ring rotatably mounted on the case. The ring is coupleable to the switching mechanism.

Abstract: The invention concerns a subassembly intended to be mounted in a portable device enabling the reception and/or emission of radio diffused messages as well as the selection of predetermined digital information. This subassembly comprises an antenna (4) and position sensors (6.1 to 6.12) disposed an a same isolating support (30). The subassembly is realised in manner such that mutual perturbations created by the combination of the antenna (4) and the position sensors (6.1 to 6.12) are avoided. The invention further relates to a horological piece (1) comprising such a subassembly wound in a peripheral region of the watch case (2).

Abstract: The rotary vessel is structured having a function movable generally vertical relative to a plane of a wristwatch case, and divided with a plurality of stop points in a movable range in a vertical direction, i.e. a stop point for securing stop stability of rotation and a stop point for rotating the rotary vessel. Due to this, in the case that the rotary vessel is in a rotatable state, rotation torque can be minimized.

Abstract: Metal case part (9) having a wall whose outer surface (11) includes separated knobs (23a, 23b, 23c) formed by a synthetic material, characterized in that one face (12) opposite to the outer surface (11) of the part (9) includes a groove (15) connected to said outer surface (11) by through passages (13a, 13b, 13c) at locations provided for the knobs (23a, 23b, 23c) and in that said knobs (23a, 23b, 23c) originate from a filler (20) made of synthetic material projecting from the outer surface (11), while being connected to each other through said through passages (13a, 13b, 13c) to a strand 25, also made of synthetic material, held on the bottom of the groove (15).

Abstract: A device for locking the rotatable bezel of a watch and for rendering the winding button thereof watertight comprises a plastic washer connected to a flat surface of said button, coaxially thereto, so as to engage with circumferential knurling of the rotatable bezel, when the button is in a returned position, adjacent to the casing of the watch, in order to ensure the locking of the bezel. The device further comprises a seal which is carried by the button so as to be compressed between it and the casing when the button is in said returned position, in order to ensure watertightness of the button. Pressure means, movably supported by the casing, in a first position axially press the button holding it in said returned position and, in a second position, permits the outwards movement of the button to a rewinding and resetting position.

Abstract: A watch suitable for use in outdoor activities includes a casing holding the workings of the watch which includes a watch face. A clear facing for viewing the watch is held to the casing, and a bezel held rotatably to the casing carries an integral fob for securing the watch to the user. In this way, the watch casing may be rotated by the user to orient the watch face for viewing.

Abstract: A device (10) mounted in a timepiece for generating a variable inductive magnetic current, the device consisting of a mobile member (39) including an element for conducting the inductive magnetic current and a non-conductive element. The device also includes a mechanism for detecting (13) the variable inductive magnetic current mechanism (14), processing signals derived from the detecting mechanism and a mechanism (15) controlling the timepiece functions. The device facilitates the control of the timepiece without requiring an element physically passing through the timepiece case, thus enabling complete sealing of the timepiece.

Abstract: A plastic case for an electronic device such as a wrist or pocket watch, has a bottom (1), a cover glass (2) and a support body (3), as well as a dial (6). The support body (3) serves as a base for the dial (6). The bottom (1) and cover glass (2) are fixed to the support body (3) by means of irreversible connections (7, 8). The irreversible connections have first self-locating structures (7) for irreversibly attaching the bottom (1) to a lower portion of the support body (3), and second self-locating structures (8) for irreversibly attaching the cover glass (2) to an upper portion of the support body (3) so that the support body (3) lies between the cover glass (2) and the bottom (1). The support body (3) can have attachments (12) for fitting holders such as a bracelet or chain or holders can be formed on the support body (3).

Abstract: A watch having a rotating bezel associated with a system of axial ratchets and a ring allowing the rotating bezel (2) to be snap fitted onto the middle part (4) and assuring the functions of centring, holding and angular positioning said bezel. The ring (8) has a substantially U-shaped cross section, a lower side of which is fixed to a middle part by being driven onto said middle part and the other side of which has a prominent surface (20) onto which the bezel (2) is mounted. The ratchets are formed by flexible strips (26) cut into the flat base (18) of the ring (8). The system may be simply and inexpensively manufactured and mounted.

Abstract: A rotatable ring is fastened to a watchcase to an encircling, rotationally symmetrical shoulder extending in axial direction with respect to the watchcase. For this purpose an encircling groove is provided on the shoulder along an outer generated surface, from which at least two slots extend which are disposed distributed over the circumference of the groove essentially in axial direction to a face protruding toward the watchcase. Disposed on the rotatable ring are radially directed peg-shaped projections corresponding to the number of slots. To fasten the rotatable ring, the projections are inserted into the groove through the slots, which are preferably inclined with respect to a longitudinal axis of the watch. The projections can then slide along the groove.

Abstract: A rotating bezel (18) is hooked on a fixed ring (17) intended to be fixed to the frame of the casing. This bezel (18) comprises a toothed rack (21) in which is engaged the free end (22b) of a positioning spring-wire (22) whose other end (22a) is elbowed and engaged in a hole (23) of the fixed ring (17). This spring-wire (22) comprises three segments, two end segments (22c, 22d) practically straight and tangential to a circle concentric with the bezel (18) and an intermediate curved segment (22e) with its center of curvature inside the bezel (18) but of radius substantially smaller than that of the bezel. The shape of the spring (22) permits the forces necessary to rotate the bezel (18) in the two directions to be made practically equal.

Abstract: This watch case includes a caseband (1), a detachable bezel (4) and bayonet means (8,9,10,11,12,13) for interlocking the bezel onto the caseband. Blocking means (6) are interposed between the bezel and the caseband when a predetermined rotation angle has been effected by the bezel, this in order to prevent any rotational movement of the bezel. Such blocking means include manual grasping means (7) enabling retraction of said blocking means, then disengagement of the bezel from the caseband by rotation initially and then translation.

Abstract: This invention provides a structure of an apparatus case with a rotation member which can selectively restrict the rotation of a rotation bezel, rotatably mounted on a case body, in one or both of the forward and reverse directions. First and second rotation bezels are rotatably mounted on the case body, and a plate spring for restricting the rotation of the first rotation bezel is provided below the second rotation bezel. The plate spring is partly bent to rise it, thereby forming a hook. A rugged portion is formed on the lower surface of the first rotation bezel and an opening into which the hook is inserted is formed in the second rotation bezel. When the hook does not engage with the rugged portion, the first rotation bezel is freely rotatable. When the hook is inserted into the opening and is engaged with the rugged portion by rotating the second rotation bezel, the first rotation bezel is rotatable only in one of the forward and reverse directions.

Abstract: The watch bezel is mounted on the middle part of the case by means of a wave-shaped inclined spring wire. Between the middle part of the case and the bezel is located a flat spring having inclined tongues forming pawls engaging into the toothing of a toothed ring. This ring is freely located between the middle part of the case and the bezel, and its angular position relatively to the bezel is determined by pins engaging into holes of the bezel. The indexing system of the bezel composed of the toothed ring and of the flat spring with its pawls is thus freely disposed between the bezel and the middle part of the case, and all constituents are maintained in place only by spring force of springs. The elements of the system and its assemblage are particularly simple and inexpensive.

Abstract: The watch case of this invention includes a caseband-bezel formed of solid leather. According to one method of manufacture one begins with a blank of leather having dimensions slightly greater than those of the finished article such blank being subjected to the following operations in succession: drying, impregnation, hardening, machining to final tolerances and finishing.Natural or reconstituted leather may be employed.

Abstract: A timepiece having a bezel that is adapted to be removeably secured to a wristwatch body is provided. A first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism are associated with a wristwatch body and bezel, respectively. The second locking mechanism associated with the bezel is secured to the first locking mechanism associated with the wristwatch body by inserting the bezel over the wristwatch body and rotating the bezel into a locked position. The bezel is removable from the wristwatch body by rotating the bezel in the opposite direction so that the bezel can be removed from the wristwatch body.

Abstract: The wrist watch of this invention includes a caseband (18) and a baseplate (20) formed as a single piece to give a baseplate-caseband (10). The baseplate-caseband is entirely coated by a thin protective layer (60) of substantially constant thickness. In order to protect the portions of the caseband exposed to exterior stresses (shocks etc.) the baseplate-casband is borne by two longitudinal struts (1) fastened on either side of the caseband. These struts are provided in a manner such that they exhibit a greater resistance to said exterior stresses than does the baseplate-caseband. In particular the longitudinal struts (1) are coated with a protective layer (61) of greater thickness than the layer (60) which coats the baseplate-caseband.

Abstract: The watch case (1) of this invention includes a caseband-bezel (2) of plastic material overlaid with a metal cap (5). The cap is a metallic leaf formed to match the relief of the bezel (15) and caseband (16) which it overlays. The cap is secured to the caseband-bezel by glue preferably located in a receptacle (33) provided within the thickness of the caseband and extending at least partially along the periphery of said caseband.

Abstract: The watch case of this invention includes a caseband-back of plastic material, a metallic bezel and a packing to assure impermeability between the caseband-back and the bezel. A first annular seat extending radially into the bezel receives an annular protuberance integrally formed with the caseband in a manner such that the caseband-back and bezel become inseparable. At the same time a packing is compressed into a second seat to render impermeable the discontinuity between the caseband-back and the bezel. Assembly of the caseband-back to the bezel is effected by ultrasonic vibrations.

Abstract: The rotating metal rim (19) is equipped with a toothed ring made of synthetic material (23) catch-fastened to the rotatating rim and catch-mounted on the frame (1) or by means of a band. The toothing of the ring (23) cooperates with at least one pawl (9) mounted in a recess of the frame and held in place on the one hand by a foot (11) and on the other hand by the rotating rim itself. The mounting of the unit and the after-sales service are facilitated.

Abstract: A wafer battery has a light-emitting diode attached to its jacket, with one ead of the diode soldered to the battery jacket, and the other lead extending around the battery and overhanging its anode. The combination of diode and battery is encapsulated in a cover of elastomeric material, with a pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side. The bezel is applied to crystal of an instrument such as a meter, gauge, or the like and illuminates the gauge when a series connection is completed between the battery and light-emitting diode by pressing the cover over the battery anode to make the light-emitting diode lead contact the anode. The bezel is small with respect to the surface area of the crystal to which it is applied, in order that is not obscure the scale, dial, or face of the instrument. An alternate embodiment has one lead of the light-emitting diode soldered to the battery anode and the other lead extending over the side of the battery jacket.

Abstract: The rotating bezel of synthetic material forms, together with a ring of synthetic material provided with clicks formed integrally with said ring, and together with a metallic tension ring, a subassembly constituting a constructional unit which is easily fitted to or removed from the case. If the case is of synthetic material, the click carrier ring can be dispensed with by complete integration into the case.

Abstract: A watch assembly consisting of a case, a removable bezel element and a replaceable band element is provided. The case of the assembly is provided with a pair of brackets depending from its rear face for receiving the band element in the composite assembly. The bezel element is constructed with a pair of retaining platforms for supporting the case when it is placed within the bezel. In assembly, the case and bezel are coupled together, with the platforms holding the case in one direction, and then the band is inserted through the depending brackets of the case, lapping against the bezel and the rear face of the case, thereby preventing movement of the case in an opposite direction.

Abstract: The piece of jewelry protected by a hard metal shielding may consist of a metallic watchband composed of elements jointed to each other. In this case each one of said elements comprises a body member 61 of a material suitable for machining, such as stainless steel, and a plate 64 of sintered hard metal which is secured to body member 61 by means of plugs 65 welded against the back side of plate 64 and riveted to body member 61. The upper surface of the watchband elements is thus protected against injuries which contacts with foreign bodies could produce. Since that face of the watchband elements is practically the only one which is visible, when the watch is carried, the watchband will keep its original appearance during all the time it will be carried.

Abstract: The watch case of this inveniton includes means for fixing the crystal to the case having surfaces exposed at the exterior of the watch thus susceptible to being scratched. Such visible surfaces are protected by an armour formed essentially of a substrate made from a metallic carbide and a material covering the substrate such material having a hardness greater than 5000 HV.sub.0.25.

Abstract: To simplify fitting and sealing the crystal (4) to the casing (2, 6, 8), assembly is effected by means of ultrasonic welding. The casing (2, 6, 8) and the crystal (4) are made of synthetic materials which are thermo-weldable to each other. The mating faces (8a, 4b) of the peripheral wall (8) of the casing and the crystal (4) are formed for reducing the contact area between the two parts to permit thermo-welding by subjecting the assembly to high-frequency mechanical vibrations imparted by a tool (15).

Abstract: A dive timer for divers which automatically begins measuring bottom time after detecting submergence below a predetermined depth and, upon resurfacing, automatically stores the measured bottom time in memory and begins measuring the surface time following the dive. The current bottom time and current surface time are alternatively displayed during their respective time intervals, and bottom times and surface times from previous dives may be recalled from memory for display. The apparatus incrementally numbers dives, and stores and displays a particular bottom time and surface time with the dive number associated therewith. Bottom times and surface times are recalled from memory in the reverse sequence to that in which they were measured. Additionally, circuitry is disclosed for measuring and displaying time of day and calendar information, and for operating the apparatus as a stop watch and an alarm.

Abstract: A watchcase essentially comprises a crystal 1 engaged in a recess 2 of a bezel or body 3. A material 6 capable of assuming a liquid or pasty consistency at the time of assembly, then solidifying and adhering to the wall 4 of the recess 2 is inserted in the space formed by the walls 4 and 5 of part 3 and crystal 1. The crystal 1 has a configuration such that the material 6, after setting, will exert a geometrical locking effect upon it.

Abstract: A watchcase (1) comprises a flat crystal (3) of hard material held by pressure between elastically deformable opposite side walls (4) of a recess (5) formed at the top of the body (2) of the watchcase. The bottom face (8) of the crystal (3) compresses a seal (9) arranged around the opening of the body. The restoring force exerted on the bevel of the crystal by the facing surface of the walls (4) as well as the rigidity of the crystal make it possible to make tightly sealed watchcases in which the crystal is held on the body over a portion of its margins only.

Abstract: A watchcase comprises a case body, a bezel, and a support member affixed to the bezel for removably connecting the bezel to the case body so as to permit easy removal and replacement of the bezel. The support member has at diametrically opposite locations thereof outwardly extending flange portions, and corresponding recesses are provided in the case body at diametrically opposite locations for movably receiving therein respective ones of the flange portions with sufficient clearance therebetween to enable a sufficient extent of movement of the support member relative to the case body in the diametrical direction of the flange portions to permit removal and replacement of the bezel without deformation of either the case body or bezel. A deformable elastic member is interposed between the bezel, support member and case body and the elastic member is configured so as to undergo elastic deformation during removal and replacement of the bezel thereby preventing deformation of both the case body and bezel.

Abstract: A joint structure of a watch body and a bezel comprising a watch body with a joint surface, a bezel with a joint surface, at least one projection extending from one of the joint surfaces welded onto the other surface, a space between said surfaces and connecting material filling said space. By thus constructing, the watch body and bezel have a durable water and air tight joint.

Abstract: Disclosed is a silver-cadmium-nickel alloy coating including small but effective amounts of cadmium and nickel, namely, at least, about 6 weight percent cadmium and 0.5 weight percent nickel, to impart a gold-color to the coating substantially equivalent to that of a 12-16 karat gold layer of similar thickness. The gold-colored alloy coating can replace a 12 karat gold inner layer in a duplex coating having a 22 karat gold outer layer, and thereby provide substantial savings in gold.A highly alkaline aqueous cyanide plating bath is employed in the electroplating process in conjunction with increased current density to ensure that a critical minimum amount of cadmium is deposited in the alloy coating.

Abstract: A mounting structure for the glass in a watch case comprising a bezel having an overhang, a plastic joint engaged with the inside of the bezel, and an inner supporting ring engaged with the bezel with the plastic joint interposed therebetween. The glass is held by the overhang of the bezel and the upper surface of the inner supporing ring at the beveled peripheral portion. The bezel or the inner supporting ring is engaged with the watch case interposing a plastic joint.

Abstract: A glass mounting structure for watches comprises a watch case made of plastic having an opening for the glass. A flange member made of metal plate is embedded in the watch case surrounding the opening. The flange has an inside flange portion which laterally extends into the opening for supporting the glass.

Abstract: A resilient member for connecting a crystal to a watch casing in which the crystal is used for generating acoustic signals. The member is of generally annular configuration with an inner portion rigidly connected to the circumference of the crystal, an outer peripheral portion connected to a supporting member of the watch casing, and a free portion extending between the inner portion and the outer peripheral portion. The free portion has a width and a thickness which permits flexing in a direction normal to the plane of the crystal so that the crystal can vibrate in a direction normal to its plane and act as an acoustical transmitting member.

Abstract: A novel construction is provided for a timepiece of the type having a shaped (or non-circular) case and crystal in conjunction with a circular caseback. The construction typically includes a shaped case having a shaped recess in one side and a circular aperture in the other side with a central cylindrical bore therebetween. The bottom of the shaped recess is formed by the intersection of the recess and cylindrical bore and is in the form of an annular shoulder having a non-circular outer periphery and a circular inner periphery providing a central opening in the recess bottom. Supported in the cylindrical bore and visible through the central opening in the bottom of the recess is a circular dial plate.

Abstract: A watchglass fixing structure in which a watchglass fixing member is provided with an annular groove having a groove width approximately equal to the combined thicknesses of the outer diametric portion of a watchglass and the outer circumferential portion of a backing ring, a flange at the upper portion of said annular groove, the inner diameter of the flange being smaller than the outer diameter of said watchglass, and with an inner circumferential surface at the lower portion of said annular groove, the diameter of the inner circumferential surface being larger than the outer diameter of said watchglass. The watchglass is fitted into an upper half of said annular groove of said watchglass fixing member through a waterproof packing, while the outer circumferential portion of said backing ring is inserted into a lower half of said annular groove.

Abstract: In a two-piece, round or shaped fluid-tight watch case, a combined caseband-and-bezel is fixed to the wall of a domed back by means of a snap-fitting or of gripping. A gasket is accommodated in an outer peripheral undercut situated along the top edge of the wall of the domed back and is pressed obliquely by an inclined surface exhibited by the caseband-bezel at the periphery of the undersurface of a flange. Since the undersurface of the glass is plane, the thickness of the flange determines the height of the space left for the hands.