APPARATUS OR TOOLS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR MAKING OR MAINTAINING CLOCKS OR WATCHES

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:: PHYSICS
Class:: HOROLOGY
Subclass:: APPARATUS OR TOOLS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR MAKING OR MAINTAINING CLOCKS OR WATCHES

Description

G04D encompasses specialized equipment, tools, and devices used in the manufacture, assembly, repair, and maintenance of timepieces including clocks and watches. This subclass covers manufacturing apparatus such as escapement-testing equipment, balance-wheel truing devices, and tools for case opening and component handling. It also includes diagnostic and adjustment instruments employed by watchmakers and horologists for calibration, rate correction, and quality control throughout the production and service lifecycle of timepieces.

Related Keywords

HAND TOOLS for clocks or watchesTOOL(S) for clocks or watchestools for WATCH(ES) makers

6 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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G04D 1/00 Gripping, holding, or supporting devices
G04D 3/00 Watchmakers' or watch-repairers' machines or tools for working materials
G04D 5/00 Oiling devices; Special lubricant containers for watchmakers
G04D 7/00 Measuring, counting, calibrating, testing, or regulating apparatus
G04D 9/00 Demagnetising devices
G04D 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass