Junghans shock-protections

Junghans wristwatches have been fitted with a wide variety of shock protections over the decades - from the shock absorber for the sensitive pins of the balance, to the entire movements in the case.

Junghans shock protection for the movement in the case

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Waterproof watch case - shock protection patent no.: CH000000531739

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Waterproof watch case - shock protection patent no.: CH000000531739

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Waterproof watch case - shock protection patent no.: CH000000531739

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Waterproof watch case - shock protection patent no.: CH000000531739

Here is a patent that was applied for on 18 March 1965 and finally granted in 1972. The described rubber ring is both waterproof and shockproof.

The sealing- and shock protection ring in the movement

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Junghans 623.20

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Junghans balance shock protection

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Balance shock protection Junghans I and II 1951

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Balance shock protection Junghans I and II 1951

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Balance shock protection Junghans I and II 1951

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Balance shock protection Junghans I and II 1951

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Patent balance shock protection Junghans II USA 2721443

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Patent balance shock protection Junghans II USA 2721443

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Patent balance shock protection Junghans II USA 2721443

On September 5, 1951, Junghans applied for a patent for the shock protection of the balance pivots in the USA and on September 10, 1951, Junghans applied for the patent in Germany. The patent is granted in the USA in 1955.