Project OM10

This basic watch movement is intended to be a workhorse which can be used as a simple three hand movement as well as a drive for an individual module. The following basic specifications have been defined by the committee to act as a basis for the first openmovement watch movement.

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Technical specifications
3.5 Hz / 25’200 Ah

Hand wound, possibility to add an automatic wind module

Hours, minutes and seconds

Power-reserve 50 Hours minimum

Swiss pallets escapement, equidistant, 20.5

Round shaped movement

Total diameter 30 mm
Requirements
Robust and solid basic construction (“workhorse”)

Strong drive mechanism with intelligent attaching points for module attachments

Suitable for various extensions and different degrees of decoration

Student friendly – Suitable as a watch movement for schools

High serviceability

Fine adjustment
Escapement – Balance wheel – Hairspring
Escapement 20.5, optionnal 20.3

Balance wheel with an inertia of 18mgcm2
Hour setting
3 positions, to give a possibility for date adjustement modul by the crown (example)
Position small second
Small second at 9h position

Distance seconds hand from center: 8mm
Wheelwork
The gear train construction uses the standard that requires the most space for the tooth tips

Thus, later on, each manufacturer can choose the preferred standard (e.g. NIHS 20-02, NHS 56702 / 56703)

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