The Miyota Newsletter Vol. 11 June 2018
TOPICSInception of the Caliber 9000 Series
Miyota believes then and now that mechanical watches will continue to play a Caliber 9015 role in creating and raising the appeal of wrist watches. Miyota’s Caliber 8200 ・ Mov't size 11 1/2''' Series was first developed 30 years ago. It is a proven and trusted movement ・ Mov't height 3.9mm which is still in demand today. With this in mind, more than a decade ago we ・ 3 hands with date rolled out a project to develop a new movement targeting mid- to high-end ・ Duration time 42 hours ・ 24 jewels watch markets called the Caliber 9000 Series. ・ 28800 vibrations per hour ・ Stop second device ・ Automatic and hand winding Quick Development Philosophy ・ date setting
The basic structure of the mechanical watch has barely changed over the past Watch designs using the Caliber 9015 Caliber 9015 product details » several hundred years. If there is a difference among watchmakers, it is their philosophy for design, R&D, manufacturing, quality and other factors. The Caliber 9000 Series is high in precision and durability. It incorporates both Caliber 9039 slimness and beauty in its design. The durability of the movement is realized using a unique mechanism, which Miyota has cultivated over the years. The Low Hand Height movement is only 3.9mm thick and its beautiful finish makes it perfect for see-through case back 450µ watches. It is made using 450µ 450µ Miyota’s mass production 400µ technology which was fostered 1200µ through the production of quartz 900µ movements, so that the 9039 9015 movement can be enjoyed by many users around the world. Caliber 9039 Such technology can only be ・ Mov't size 11 1/2''' achieved by making each part ・ Mov't height 3.9mm and assembling them totally ・ 3 hands in-house. The Caliber 9000 ・ Duration time 42 hours Series is the culmination of that ・ 24 jewels ・ 28800 vibrations per hour innovative technology. Caliber 9015 ・ Stop second device ・ Automatic and hand winding
Caliber 9039 product details » Proven Quality and Precision Watch designs using the Caliber 9039
Our designers and engineers worked in close collaboration to determine, validate and analyze the mass production process for the Caliber 9000 Series. Caliber 9133/9134 Criteria ranging from the choice of material for hairspring parts to heat processing equipment were meticulously covered to create a new standard of quality for the movement. A special production line was equipped with cutting-edge machines and jigs. Jigs are specialized tools used to securely position parts during processing, and are essential for achieving the ultimate precision, so we employed an innovative adjustment mechanism. Endeavors to achieve the highest precision were implemented through tireless trial and error. Caliber 9133 Caliber 9134 In 2009, the Caliber 9015 was finally completed and launched in the market ・ Mov't size 13 1/2''' ・ 26 jewels place. A vast range of variations of this caliber have been developed, including ・ Mov't height 5.52mm ・ 28800 vibrations per hour the Complication Caliber 9100 Series. The Caliber 9039 launched this year, ・ 3 hands with date ・ Stop second device has a low hand height compared to the Caliber 9015, enabling its use in ・ Power reserve ・ Automatic and hand winding slimmer mechanical watches. Miyota’s new mechanical movements have ・ Duration time 40 hours ・ Quick date setting allowed watchmakers to introduce new mechanical watches with high precision Caliber 9133/9134 product details » and the Caliber 9000 Series is used by renowned brands worldwide. Watch designs using Caliber 9133 and 9134
The China Watch and Clock Fair
The China Watch and Clock Fair (CWCF) is one of the biggest The 29th China Watch and Clock Fair watch exhibitions in the watch industry. Miyota will showcase Dates: June 21-24, 2018 Place: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center various movements including the Caliber 9000 and Caliber 9100 Miyota booth: Hall Number 9 Series. We will offer technical workshops which will provide Place number: M3-1 details about our movements and after-service maintenance know-how. We will also have an interactive display where visitors English: http://english.szwatchfair.com/ can take quizzes and win prizes. Please come by the Miyota Chinese: http://www.szwatchfair.com booth to get to know our movements and have a little fun. Image of Miyota booth at CWCF in 2017
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