ASE Movements
The ASE caliber (Automatic Schwarz Etienne) is a self-winding mechanical movement distinguished by a patented modular main plate designed to accommodate an additional barrel (MSE - manual version) or a module with a micro-rotor (ASE - automatic version). Compensating for its reduced diameter, the off-centre oscillating weight is thicker than that on a traditional movement. This ensures excellent winding efficiency. Its variable inertia balance guarantees precision and regularity of operation. Its structure is characterized by a splendid construction formed of six bridges. The properties of the ASE caliber make it an excellent base movement to accommodate various complications.
ASE 100.00
Specifications
Caliber
ASE 100.00
Type
Manufacture automatic movement with micro-rotor
Functions
hours, minutes
small second at 6 o'clock
Technical characteristics
stop second
micro-rotor at 9 o’clock
Diameter
30.40 mm (13 ¼’’’)
Thickness
5.35 mm
Diameter of casing
30.00 mm
Decoration
Main plate : sandblasted (fine)
Mobiles (wheels): circular grained
Steel components: satin finished with sunray decoration
Micro-rotor: lacquered and snail motif
Screws: polished
Bridges
hand bevelled and adorned with Côtes de Genève motif
Frequency
3 Hz (21'600 Alt/h)
Balance wheel
variable-inertia balance, produced in-house
Spiral
hairspring with flat Philips terminal curve, produced by E20
Power reserve
86 hours
Components
213
Jewels
33
Additional information
With the caliber ASE 100.00, the space of one of the two barrels of the caliber MSE100.00 is used to house a micro-rotor. Integrated into the movement volume (without additional thickness), the latter ensures automatic winding. Unlike traditional oscillating weights, the micro-rotor also offers an impeded view on the mechanism.
ASE 120.00
Specifications
Caliber
ASE 120.00
Type
Manufacture automatic movement with micro-rotor
Functions
hours, minutes
small seconds at 6 o’clock
central GMT
Technical characteristics
stop seconds, micro-rotor at 9 o’clock
Diameter
30.40 mm (13 ¼’’’)
Thickness
5.35 mm
Diameter of casing
30.00 mm
Decoration
Main plate : sandblasted (fine)
Mobiles (wheels): circular graining
Steel components: satin finished with sunray decoration
Micro-rotor: lacquered and snail motif
Screws: polished
Bridges
hand bevelled and adorned with Côtes de Genève motif
Frequency
3 Hz (21'600 Alt/h)
Balance wheel
variable-inertia balance, produced in-house
Spiral
hairspring with flat Philips terminal curve, produced by E20
Power reserve
86 hours
Components
213
Jewels
34
ASE 200.00 Roma Synergy
Specifications
Caliber
ASE 200.00
Type
Manufacture automatic movement with micro-rotor
Functions
hours and minutes
small second at 6 o'clock
Technical characteristics
stop second
micro-rotor at 9 o'clock
Diameter
30.40 mm (13 ¼’’’)
Thickness
5.35 mm
Diameter of casing
30.00 mm
Decoration
traditional hand guilloché emanating from the balance wheel, diamond drops and snailing on the ratchet wheel, applique in 18ct rose gold 5N and decorated micro-rotor.
Each type of decoration listed has been crafted by Les Ateliers Kari Voutilainen.
In addition, the bridges are hand bevelled with straight-grained flanks.
Bridges
Hand bevelling and straight-grained flanks.
Hand bevelling and black polished steel.
Frequency
3 Hz (21'600 Alt/h)
Balance wheel
balance wheel with fixed inertia, produced in-house
Spiral
hairspring with flat Philips terminal curve, produced by E20
Power reserve
86 hours
Components
198
Jewels
33