Method for securing a decoration to an external timepiece element and external element made in accordance with this method
US8971158B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1056
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method for securing a decoration (1) to an external timepiece element (2) coated with a galvanically deposited metallic layer (3). Instead of the decoration (1), a dummy part (5) is temporarily placed in the hole (4) pierced in the external element (2), and the galvanic deposition (3) is then carried out. After the deposition has been levelled, the dummy part (5) is removed and the decoration is placed in the hole (4).
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