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5.5 Amortiser
®
anti-shock system
The Amortiser
®
anti-shock system protects the mechanical movement against
external shocks. This patented innovation consists of a protective and anti-
magnetic ring enveloping the mechanical movement to absorb the energy
created by side shocks.
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5.6 Rotor-Locking System
On some models, the Amortiser
®
system is combined with a rotor-locking
system. A switch on the case back enables the rotor to be locked and
unlocked as desired. This prevents the impact energy from being transmitted
to the movement, while the watch continues to run by drawing on its power
reserve. When the rotor-locking system is engaged on the "ON" position,
the rotor cannot spin, which protects the movement in case of shock. In this
setting, the watch operates like a manually-wound watch.
When the rotor-locking system is disengaged on the "OFF" position, the
rotor spins freely and can wind the automatic movement.
5.7 SpringLOCK
®
Hairspring anti-shock system
All calibers that mention "-SL", e.g. RR1101-SL
In case of shocks, the patented SpringLOCK
®
system guarantees that a
mechanical caliber remains accurate by protecting the balance-spring with a
"cage" designed to absorb the energy created when the watch is subjected to
external impacts. Such impacts can cause standard mechanical movements
to vary by up to approximately 60 seconds a day. The SpringLOCK
®
system
reduces their effect by up to 66%, thus ensuring that the caliber remains
accurate.
5.8 SpringSEAL
®
Regulator anti-shock system
The SpringSEAL
®
anti-shock system protects the regulator by maintaining it
in its original position in case of impact and thus helps maintain the accuracy of
the movement. After initial adjustment of the caliber by BALL watchmakers,
SpringSEAL
®
locks and protects the regulator’s settings in case of shock
impact. It means the timepiece will not require additional adjustment after
harsh impact. SpringSEAL
®
acts as a quality seal of accuracy and protection.
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