The Venus 230 is a manual winding alarm watch movement produced by the Swiss company Venus between 1954 and 1966. This calibre is distinctive for integrating the alarm function with the main watch movement through a shared power source, a design choice that makes it unique among watch alarm calibres.
Key features of the Venus 230 movement include:
Manual winding mechanical calibre with Swiss lever escapement.
Unique single mainspring barrel powers both the watch timekeeping and the alarm mechanism, differing from typical dual-barrel alarm movements.
Alarm function is activated via a crown located at the 3 o’clock position, which simultaneously sets the alarm and winds the mainspring.
The movement includes an indicator aperture to show the alarm setting.
It belongs to a series including the Venus 231 and 232, which share similar design and function.
Production spanned from 1954 until 1966, marking it as a mid-20th-century classic mechanical alarm movement.
Known for reliability and mechanical ingenuity, often found in vintage alarm wristwatches.
The Venus 230 facilitated efficient energy management by using a common barrel, enhancing compactness and simplicity.
This movement is appreciated by vintage watch collectors and repair specialists for its clever integration of alarm functions within a single-barrel system, a notable engineering solution during its era. It exemplifies Swiss watchmaking innovation in mechanical alarm watches and remains a historically significant calibre for horology enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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