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I recall reading somewhere (I can't locate it now but I did try) that Incabloc didn't actually make watches, but there was an agreement (or requirement of sorts) that their name be put on the dial in certain cases. Again I apologize as I can't find the article I read about this subject but I do recall that it mentioned watches with only "Incabloc" on the dial and that they could come from a variety of sources. Opening the watch and examining the movement could tell us more about the watch you have, but only if you are able to do that - if you do please post a photo.
As already noted the company produces shock absorbing mechanisms for watch movements.
Cheers, Al
What is Incabloc?
I spotted a friend of mine wearing a vintage incabloc gold watch with a plain dial, the case has the shape of a Gondolo. What exactly was/is Incabloc? I only know that Panerai uses Incabloc parts at times.
Incabloc is a Swiss word meaning TINY and about to be LOST
It's a shock-absorbing bearing system for jewels. There are multiple designs; Incabloc is one. Here's a photo to show you the relative scale of the jewel being retained. Here's a very tired Vacheron Constantin movement showing two of the retention springs...
LOL - do I get a sense of frustration buried
in THAT definition? 'Unbreakable Mainspring' - now, that's a unique selling point! Regards, MTF
thanks guys
The incabloc watch i saw was totally gold, with no brand on it, except incabloc. Tsk, another mystery watch.
Clarification
Cookies, In the midst of threads joking about 'Incabloc', your original question may have been forgotten. The word 'Incabloc' on the dial is not the brand name of the watch but just information that the 'shock absorber' or anti-shock device was supplied b...
now tt's concise
Thanks MTF. So, the watch he owned can be any watch, just with incabloc parts in it.