A SERIES OF FOUR FILMS TO UNDERSTAND THE ART OF REGULATION / ADJUSTMENT
To complete its online encyclopedia, Horopedia unveils a series of four educational films dedicated to horological regulation. Produced in collaboration with the Geneva School of Horology and the Neuchâtel Vocational Training Centre, these contents offer a progressive approach to one of the most technical subjects in horology.
The Regulation / Adjustment is one of the most demanding operations in horology. It brings together the all the operations of Assembly and adjustment of the Regulating organ. The proper functioning and, above all, the accuracy of the watch depend on the perfect mastery of each of these steps.
Because it is a particularly complex discipline, Regulation / Adjustment can be taught according to different approaches. In order to offer coherent educational content widely shared within horology schools, the Horopedia Foundation relied on the method presented in the work Le réglage, published by the Fédération des Écoles Techniques (FET).
To facilitate learning, the subject has been structured into four episodes, illustrated on a Calibre Unitas 6497 fitted with a flat Hairspring (balance spring) with Regulator and mobile Stud (hairspring stud) carrier.
Episode 1 – The basics of Regulation / Adjustment
- Definition of Regulation / Adjustment
- Presentation of the components
- Assembly of the Balance
Episode 2 – Preparation of the Hairspring (balance spring)
- First Counting
- Determining the attachment point
- Collet fitting
- Second Counting (Rataspari counting tool)
Episode 3 – Geometric Regulation / Adjustment
- Attaching the Stud (hairspring stud) to the Balance cock
- Shaping the terminal curve
- Shaping the double bend
- Centering on the Balance cock
Episode 4 – Checks and adjustments
- Adjustments with the chrono-Comparator
- Dynamic regulation
- Conclusion
Produced in collaboration with the Geneva School of Horology and the Neuchâtel Vocational Training Centre, this series accurately depicts particularly technical gestures. It constitutes a benchmark educational resource, both for students and teachers as well as for all enthusiasts wishing to deepen their knowledge of horology.
Take advantage of the summer period to discover these new films and explore the art of watchmaking regulation at your own pace!
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