Patent ID: 6382829
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: G04B

Abstract:
A watch case, comprising:a bottom of the case; a glass plate above and spaced from the bottom to define a space between the bottom and the plate; a clockwork movement in the space; a crown connected with the movement; a middle of the case surrounding and defining the space for the clockwork movement; the middle having a bottom face to which the bottom of the case is connected; the middle having a top face to which the glass plate is connected; a circular piece in the space and around the clockwork movement and supporting the clockwork movement; a one piece decoration piece extending completely around the circumference of the middle of the case; a first clearance setting element between the middle and the decoration piece for defining a first clearance between the decoration piece and the middle; a separate second clearance setting element between the decoration piece and the bottom of the watch case for defining a second clearance between the decoration piece and the bottom of the watch case, such that the decoration piece is out of contact with the middle and out of contact with the bottom of the watch case; and wherein the first clearance setting elements exert force on the decorative piece for maintaining it in position and having a tendency to oppose reduction of the clearances within predefined limits.