Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Automatikbrücke

English translation:

automatic device bridge

Added to glossary by Robert Dunn
May 1, 2018 13:29
6 yrs ago
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German term

Automatikbrücke

German to English Tech/Engineering Mechanics / Mech Engineering Watches
Hi everyone,

I am translating a magazine review on watches, and while I have managed fine with the terms so far, there is this one term that I am not exactly sure about, "Automatikbrücke":

Here is the context:

Gebläute Schraubenköpfe und Perlagen auf der ***Automatikbrücke*** sowie ein umlaufender Wendelschliff auf der Grundplatine zeugen von einer hochwertigeren Ausstattung als bei der Davosa, die sich anscheinend auch in den Gangwerten niederschlägt

I have found a reference article that shows an image of the "Automatikbrücke" (right before the middle of the page), but I still cannot precisely make out which part it is:

http://www.caliber22.net/revision-iwc-schaffhausen-flieger-c...

Thank you in advance for the assistance

Discussion

Robert Dunn (asker) May 1, 2018:
I tend to search for other options/proper terms besides a literal translation.
philgoddard May 1, 2018:
I'm always bemused by questions like these, because you don't make any mention of having googled the literal translation, which to me looks a strong contender for the correct answer.

Proposed translations

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automatic device bridge

Brücke
Metallteil zur Lagerhaltung von Drehteilen eines mechanischen Uhrwerks, das an zwei Seiten mit der Uhr-Platine verschraubt ist. Damit steht sie im m Gegensatz zum Kloben, der zwar die gleiche Funktion hat, jedoch nur an einer Stelle mit der Platine verbunden ist. Je nach Grösse der Brücke dienen eine oder mehrere Schrauben dazu, die Stabilität der Brücke zu sichern.
https://uhrforum.de/glossar-ueber-begriffe-bei-mechanischen-...
Bridge:
Complementary part fixed to the main plate to form the frame of a watch movement. The other parts are mounted inside the frame.
https://www.bernardwatch.com/Glossary-of-Watch-Terms
Automatikbrücke
compare images
Bild: Automatikbrücke
https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/movement-parts-2030-4471-auto...

Image: automatic device bridge
http://tinyurl.com/ya3z2eg4
http://tinyurl.com/y7weyguv
Rolex also marked their calibres there until the introduction of the Rolex Calibre 1030 where the movement/calibre number was moved to the Automatic Device Bridge. All modern Rolex calibres are marked in this way.
http://www.superlativetime.com/identification-of-rolex-calib...


Peer comment(s):

agree Marcus Malabad : agree
21 hrs
Thanks, Marcus!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you very much! Makes sense! "
39 mins

anchor bridge for self-winding watch

Or
automatic [anchor] bridge

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q="anchor bridge" watch&tbm=...

I prefer 'self-winding' (which is self-explanatory) to 'automatic' (which is not).

Your link: "Auch sitzt der Stein in der Ankerbrücke nicht mehr korrekt."
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