Watch case
AssigneeMontres Rado S.A.
InventorRenato Scarinzi
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Abstract
A watch case is described comprising a middle, a front plate and a back. The middle includes two concentric rings, an outer ring and an inner ring, with both being sandwiched between the front plate and the back. The inner ring provides support for the movement and the dial. The outer ring protects the watch and helps to enhance its appearance. The front plate and the outer ring are best made of hard material.
Claims18
A watch case comprising a middle, a back plate, a front plate having at least a transparent, glass-acting, portion, and assembling means for assembling the middle, the back plate and the front plate, said middle including inner and outer concentric rings having opposing annular faces, said inner ring and at least a portion of said outer ring being sandwiched between said front plate and said back plate, said inner ring being adapted to provide support for a watch movement, said outer ring serving to protect the watch and to contribute to its aesthetic appearance, and said assembling means comprising screw means and nut means located radially inward from said opposing annular faces, said nut means pressing against the other of said plates and engaging said nut means within said inner ring such that said outer ring is held in place by being pressed between said front plate and said back plate.
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