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
Manufactured automatic movement with micro rotor
Functions
Hours, minutes
Small second at 6 o'clock
Technical characteristics
Stop second
Micro-rotor
Diameter
30.40 mm (13 ¼’’’)
Thickness
5.35 mm
Diameter of casing
30.00 mm
Decoration
Main plate : fine sandblasted
Mobiles (wheels): circular graining
Steel components: satin finishing and sunray
Micro-rotor: Schwarz Etienne logo - lacquered and snailing
Screws: polished
Bridges
Hand bevelling
Côtes de Genève
Frequency
3 Hz (21'600 Alt/h)
Balance wheel
Free sprung variable-inertia balance wheel, manufactured in-house incorporating the marque’s SE logo
Spiral
Phillips flat spiral terminal coil manufactured by E2O
Power reserve
96 hours
Components
230
Jewels
38
Additional information
With the caliber ASE100.00, 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
Manufactured automatic movement with micro rotor
Functions
Hours, minutes
Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Central GMT
Technical characteristics
Stop second
Micro-rotor
Diameter
30.40 mm (13 ¼’’’)
Thickness
5.35 mm
Diameter of casing
30.00 mm
Decoration
Main plate : fine sandblasted
Mobiles (wheels): circular graining
Steel components: satin finishing and sunray
Micro-rotor: Schwarz Etienne logo - lacquered and snailing
Screws: polished
Bridges
Hand bevelling
Côtes de Genève
Frequency
3 Hz (21'600 Alt/h)
Balance wheel
Free sprung variable-inertia balance wheel, manufactured in-house incorporating the marque’s SE logo
Spiral
Phillips flat spiral terminal coil manufactured by E2O
Power reserve
96 hours
Components
213
Jewels
34
Additional information
The ASE120.00 caliber is a variant of the micro-rotor ASE100.00 movement. It incorporates the indication of a second time zone over 24 hours via a third central hand.
Additional information
Entirely manufactured in-house, including the hairspring, the balance wheel features an exclusive design feature. On balancing it draws the brand’s SE initials.
