Schwarz Etienne ASE 100.00, User Manual

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This high-end automatic movement launched
in 2013 is entirely manufactured by SCHWARZ
ETIENNE. 95%* of its components are conceived
in our workshops, based in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
This movement combines reliability, modularity
and aesthetic fineness.
Reliability
The innovative point of the ASE conception,
entirely conceived and developed by SCHWARZ
ETIENNE, is a decentred micro rotor mechanism.
In tandem, another exclusive innovation is the
oscillating weight which is fixed by a clever self-
blocking key.
This ambitious design has successfully overcome
stringent technical challenges: a micro rotor
winding curve similar, if not better, than the
standard centred rotor, an inertia of 8 mg.cm2
and power reserve superior to 4 days.
This movement has already been through many
wear and solidity tests and has achieved brilliant
results. Its robustness and efficiency guarantee
the indispensable qualities present in any high-
end movement: reliability, durability and precision.
* Except for the sliding pinion, winding pinion and
assortment, all the parts of the movement are
produced in SCHWARZ ETIENNE’s workshops.
Modularity
Like other SCHWARZ ETIENNE creations, the
development of the ASE movement is based on
the concepts of modularity and rationalization.
This innovative and patented construction is made
of one common plate and one interchanging part
that can fit either a micro rotor module (ASE
movement) or a module with an additional barrel
linked in parallel (MSE movement).
Moreover, the ASE has been designed to integrate
complication modules conceived by SCHWARZ
ETIENNE’s technical office. The second time zone
indication (GMT) is even included in the volume of
the original basic movement.
That modular philosophy allows anticipating
future declinations of the movement to respond
to high-end market requirements and satisfy the
demands of customers: reactivity, flexibility and
competitiveness.
Refinement
In addition to its technical qualities, the ASE
can be appreciated for its aesthetic refinement,
faithful to the traditional watch-making spirit:
the balance specially developed for SCHWARZ
ETIENNE, with or without its symbolic SE logo in
the centre, straight Côtes de Genève decorated
bridges, polished angles, engraved rotor, or gold
rimmed wheels.
AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT WITH DECENTRED MICRO ROTOR, MANUFACTURED BY SCHWARZ ETIENNE
ASE
MOVEMENT – A UTOMATIC S CHWARZ E TIENNE