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G04B 33/00

Calibers

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Classification Context

Section:
PHYSICS
Class:
HOROLOGY
Subclass:
MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME-PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON, OR STARS

Related Keywords

CALIBERS for watches

8 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • G04B 33/02 Circular calibers
  • G04B 33/04 Non-circular calibers
  • G04B 33/06 of extremely flat shape
  • G04B 33/08 in which the gear train is arranged in different planes, e.g. parallel or inclined to each other
  • G04B 33/1 with seconds hand arranged in the centre of the dial
  • G04B 33/12 for extremely-long running times
  • G04B 33/14 Calibers of which the mainsprings or barrels are easily removable
  • G04B 33/16 with arrangements affording protection of the clockwork against damage as a consequence of a rupture of the mainspring

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class G04, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. THE SWATCH GROUP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CH 1,570
  2. ETA SA MANUFACTURE HORLOGERE SUISSE CH 1,409
  3. CASIO COMPUTER COMPANY 1,172
  4. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 1,100
  5. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 768
  6. NIVAROX-FAR CH 750
  7. MONTRES BREGUET CH 707
  8. APPLE US 706
  9. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION JP 648
  10. CITIZEN WATCH COMPANY 578