Förster 226

Förster 226
Förster 226

Description


The caliber 226 is part of the 220 series, which was launched in 1969. It contains an instant changing date indicator with quickset mechanism and a weekday display, which shows the abbreviated day in four letters. Other movements normally only use three letters.

On the technical side, it contains an incabloc shock protection and a rotor which winds the watch in both directions. Its height with 5.2mm is rather low.

Technical data

ManufacturerFörster
Caliber226
Number of jewels25
EscapementAnchor with pallets
BalanceNickel
Shock protection(s)Incabloc
Balance cock directionclockwise
Hairspring studmoveable
Regulator typeHairspring key
FeaturesSCD,QG,JD,RDR,AUT
FunctionsHour, minute, second, day, weekday, selfwinding
Beats per hour21600
Size111/2'''
Production time197x
Image in Flume Werksucher K3 177
Factsheet

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Förster 226
Förster 226