Two models of Ditisheim's monometallic compensation balances for use with Elinvar hairsprings

Made:
1920-1925

Two models of Ditisheim's monometallic compensation balances for use with Elinvar hairsprings; (a) with raidal poising screws; (b) with sunk poising screws to avoid barometric disturbances

Model Ditisheim's compensation balance

Model Ditisheim's compensation balance

1920-1925
Model of Ditisheim's Compensation Balance

Model of Ditisheim's Compensation Balance

1920-1925

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1925-194
Materials:
model rings: mono-metallic, blades: bi-metallic and hairsprings (for use with): 'elinvar' (alloy including nickel, steel and chromium)
type:
compensation balances for chronometers and models (representations)
credit:
Mr. Paul Ditisheim

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