Time setting mechanism

A time setting mechanism for a wristwatch having time indicating hands, and a wheel train drivably connected to said time indicating hands for actuating said time indicating hands, comprising:

• a control stem including a setting gear and movable to time setting and non-time setting positions;
• first gear means drivably connected to the setting gear of said control stem and rotatable on a first axis;
• second gear means rotatable on said first axis independently of said first gear means and drivably connected to said wheel train;
• change-over means actuated by said control stem to assume first and second positions when said control stem is moved to said time setting and non-time setting positions, respectively;
• and
• shift gear means carried by said change-over means and rotatable on a second axis distanced from said first axis, said change-over means moving said shift gear means to engaging and disengaging positions relative to said first axis;
• whereby when said shift gear means is moved to said engaging position said shift gear means is brought into engagement with said first and second gear means to drivably connect said control stem to said wheel train to allow adjustment of said time indicating hands whereas when said shift gear means is moved to said disengaging position said shift gear means is brought out of engagement with said first and second gear means to interrupt drive connection between said control stem and said wheel train.