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Wittnauer C11SR Movement Specifications, Beat Rate & Dimensions

WITTNAUER • Wittnauer C11SR DIAMETER: 26.0 mm | JEWELS: 17 Jewels | FREQ: 18,000 BPH ARCHIVE SPEC
Original Horological Blueprint • Wittnauer Wittnauer C11SR Architecture

Technical Caliber Datasheet

ManufacturerWittnauer
Caliber ReferenceWittnauer C11SR
Movement TypeAutomatic
Diameter (Lignes)—
Diameter (mm)26.0 mm
Height / Thickness5.2 mm
Jewel Count17 Jewels
Beat Rate / Frequency18,000 BPH
Lift Angle51°
Power Reserve38 hours
EscapementSwiss Lever
Production Period1960

Historical Reference & Restoration Notes

The Wittnauer C11SR is a celebrated example of vintage precision engineering. Featuring 17 jewels and operating at 18,000 BPH, surviving examples are prized by collectors and restorers. For further technical reference on vintage watch movements, consult the Fondation Haute Horlogerie reference.

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