Sympathetic Clock Components

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for acquiring data on a sympathetic table clock (100) to set the time of a sympathetic watch (200) according to a request, wherein the watch (200) and the table clock (100) together form a sympathetic component (1000), the watch (200) having an hour display (4) and a minute display (5), the reference position of which is defined at a reference time; according to the method, when the watch (200) is stored on the table clock (100), or at a predetermined time on the table clock (100), or by a user controlling a control device (3) equipped with the table clock (100) or the watch (200) 00), or according to the control of the clock movement (900) provided in the table clock (100), the table clock (100) sets the time of the watch (200); and, using the reading mechanism of the table clock (100) to read the time displayed by the table clock (100) so as to transmit the time information to the watch (200), the reading mechanism reads the deviation between the current time and the reference time, and transmits the information of the value of the deviation to the watch (200) so as to perform the indexing positioning of the watch after the display (4; 5) of the watch is set at the reference position. The present invention also relates to an interactive clock assembly (1000) for implementing the method.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a sympathetic timepiece assembly comprising a table clock and at least one wristwatch arranged to be stored in a receptacle contained in the table clock and in a single transmission position, the sympathetic assembly comprising a connection mechanism between the table clock and each wristwatch when the watch is stored in the receptacle and in the transmission position.

[0002] The invention relates to the very particular field of sympathetic table clocks and watches, wherein these paired timepieces each comprise a time base for measuring time and display means for displaying timepiece variables; in particular, these display means are arranged to allow the user to view simultaneously a display on the table clock and a display on the watch. Background Art

[0003] Since 1800, Abraham-Louis Breguet has designed several sympathetic clocks that allow the winding, setting and speed adjustment of watches dedicated to sympathetic clocks without any other restrictions than placing the watch on the table clock.

[0004] These three functions (which is the maximum number of known functions) are performed simultaneously at a time defined by the construction of the table clock, usually once or twice a day. This is the case, for example, with the Breguet table clock N°128 and the related watch N°5009 described by George Daniels in his book The Art of Breguet. It is the moment of triggering the time setting that determines the accuracy of the time setting, which explains the fact that for table clocks of the 1800s this function is performed only once or twice a day, while for table clocks of the 1990s it is performed every two hours. It should be noted that, apart from the minute correction mentioned in George Daniels' analysis, the watch has no hour correction, which forces the user to make a preliminary adjustment with a first coarse time setting of approximately plus or minus fifteen minutes, the fine time setting being performed during the operation of the table clock.

[0005] To this day, these are the only types of functions that are still used in the few sympathetic table clocks that exist.

[0006] Some sympathetic table clocks constantly wind the barrel of an automatic barrel type watch and perform minute time setting once or twice a day at a fixed time. In this type of table clock, the winding / energizing of the barrel must be rapid to ensure that the unwound watch is wound in a reasonable time.

[0007] Some sympathetic table clocks ensure correction of the run-time deviations derived from the time setting of a wristwatch.

[0008] The construction of these sympathetic clocks resulted in several drawbacks:

[0009] - if the watch is constantly placed on a table clock, it will be set periodically (every two, twelve or twenty-four hours), which causes the time-setting mechanism to deviate unnecessarily;

[0010] - if the watch is constantly placed on a table clock and if the winding is constant and rapid, the automatic barrel required in this case will experience considerable wear;

[0011] - If the watch is stopped when the user places it on the table clock and the time is not set, the user needs to wait until the next time the set time is reached, and the time setting is uncertain;

[0012] - if the watch is stopped when the user places it on a table clock, and winding is expected to occur periodically with time setting, then winding does not occur before the next set time is reached, with the result that the watch does not work and the previous time adjustment of plus or minus fifteen minutes is lost;

[0013] - if the watch is stopped when the user places it on the table clock and the winding is expected to be constant at a low speed, full winding will not be achieved for several days;

[0014] - if the watch is stopped when the user places it on the table clock and the winding is expected to be constant at a high speed, full winding will not be reached faster, but if the watch remains stored on the table clock, this high speed will target the functioning of the sliding flange of the barrel and cause it to wear prematurely;

[0015] - Only the minute time setting function and the winding function are guaranteed, and other functions are difficult to provide or add. Summary of the invention

[0016] The present invention proposes to improve the functionality of sympathetic table clocks and watches by overcoming the disadvantages of the known art.

[0017] The object of the present invention is to develop an assembly formed by a table clock and at least one wristwatch which:

[0018] - Ensure that the watch is always optimally wound once it is placed on the table clock;

[0019] - Provide time setting upon user request, e.g. before taking the watch to wear;

[0020] - Allows accurate time settings, e.g. to the second;

[0021] - Allows full time setting even when the watch is stopped;

[0022] - Allows transmission of more information than just a single minute, such as: seconds, minutes, hours, date, moon phase and / or age, day of the week, week, month, year, leap year, etc.

[0023] The clock is a true automatic timepiece, comprising its own time base, as well as its own time display and variables associated with the complex functions it contains.

[0024] To this end, the invention relates to a data acquisition method for acquiring data on a sympathetic table clock in order to set the time of a sympathetic watch on request, the sympathetic watch and the table clock together forming a sympathetic timepiece assembly, the sympathetic timepiece assembly comprising a connection mechanism, the connection mechanism comprising at least a first transmission line and a second transmission line that are different between the table clock and the watch when the watch is stored in a receptacle contained in the table clock and is in a transmission position, the watch comprising at least one resonator, a display gear train and a final gear train, and comprising a stop mechanism arranged to stop the operation of the resonator or a coupling mechanism allowing the display gear train to be separated from the final gear train or both the stop mechanism and the coupling mechanism, and the watch comprising at least one small An hour display and at least one minute display, the reference positions of the hour display and the minute display being defined at a reference time, characterized in that the table clock performs time setting of the watch when the watch is placed on the receptacle, or at a predetermined time on the table clock, or according to the control of a clock movement contained in the table clock; and, by using a reading mechanism contained in the table clock to read the time displayed by the table clock so as to transmit time information to the watch, the reading mechanism reads the deviation between the current time and the reference time, and is configured to transmit information on the value of the deviation to the watch so as to index the watch after the display of the watch is placed in the reference position.

[0025] The present invention also relates to a sympathetic clock assembly for implementing the above-mentioned data acquisition method, the sympathetic clock assembly comprising a sympathetic table clock and at least one sympathetic wristwatch, the wristwatch being arranged to be stored in a receptacle contained in the table clock and being in a single transmission position, the sympathetic clock assembly comprising a connecting mechanism, the connecting mechanism comprising at least a first and a second different transmission line between the table clock and each wristwatch when the wristwatch is stored in the receptacle and in the transmission position, characterized in that the sympathetic table clock is arranged to power at least one of the sympathetic wristwatches and to adjust the display and / or the travel time difference, and comprises at least one actuator for actuating at least one sympathetic wristwatch stored in the receptacle and in the transmission position The watch performs power replenishment and / or display adjustment and / or time difference adjustment; and the table clock includes at least one first actuator of the table clock and at least one other actuator of the table clock, the first actuator can be moved between a rest position and an activation position to control the activation or deactivation of a mechanism contained in the watch, and the other actuator is configured to apply a series of pulses or transmit mechanical torque to a receiver contained in the watch, and the table clock also includes a reading mechanism at the table clock, the reading mechanism reads the deviation between the current time and the reference time, and is configured to transmit information on the value of the deviation to the watch so as to perform indexing positioning of the watch after the display of the watch is placed in the reference position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0027] - Figure 1 Schematically shows a front view of a sympathetic timepiece assembly comprising a sympathetic table clock comprising a receptacle and at least one sympathetic watch placed in the receptacle, the connection between the table clock and the watch being realized along two inclined transmission lines, each of which comprises an actuator in the table clock capable of driving a receiver in the watch in translation and / or rotation, the receiver then acting as an internal actuator to define the nature of a function such as start / stop, time setting or winding, or to transmit a certain amount of power to the watch mechanism, for example to drive a travel part for time setting according to a rotation, or to energize a barrel or a specific mechanism by translation, in particular in the form of a reciprocating motion;

[0028] - Figure 2 Schematically shows Figure 1 Detail of two such transmission lines coplanar, each comprising a shaft consisting of a lower half-shaft housed in a table clock and an upper half-shaft housed in a wristwatch, and showing control means for driving one of the two shafts;

[0029] - Figure 3 Similar to Figure 2 , showing a variant with two parallel axes;

[0030] - Figure 4 This is a detailed view of the upper half shaft being driven to rotate by the lower half shaft through a flat section that cooperates with the slot;

[0031] - Figure 5 This is a detailed view of the upper half shaft being driven to translate by the lower half shaft through a spring finger that cooperates with the groove;

[0032] - Figure 6 Including according to Figure 3 A bottom view and a side view of a sympathetic watch with two upper semi-axes;

[0033] - Figure 7 Details of a particular embodiment of a first actuator and a second push-type actuator are schematically shown in plan view;

[0034] - Figures 8 to 12 Data acquisition on a desk clock for setting the time on request is shown, which is described below as a sixth variant:

[0035] - Figure 8 Similar to Figure 1 , showing a table clock whose movement is maintained by weights and which includes a conventional front display; between the two linear guide posts of the weights two transmission shafts can be seen, each of which is arranged to drive an actuator situated in the upper part of the table clock, close to a receptacle for receiving a watch; the transmission shaft on the far left of the figure is the output of the differential mechanism for calibrating the variable read on the table clock, in this case for setting the time of the watch; in this figure it can be seen that the hour indication on the stopped watch is at 10:10, while the instantaneous indication on the table clock is at 10:08;

[0036] - Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 Detail of the upper part of the watch in the receptacle, as well as of the two actuators of the clock and of the watch; the figure superimposes the different displays of the watch and shows only the changes in the minute display: the initial display at 12:23 when the watch is already in the receptacle is indicated by a dotted line; the return arrow PESIAM in the anti-clockwise direction indicates that the hour and minute displays are forced to return to a predetermined reference position, here 12:00; the small arrows PE or PESAM of the elementary steps in the clockwise direction indicate parts of the two-minute steps successively applied to the minute hand of the watch to approach the display on the clock; the watch indicates 10:10, it has therefore completed four elementary two-minute steps and is ready to resume operation immediately on command of the clock when the clock reaches 10:10;

[0037] - Fig.10 The clock is shown to include a snail cam, details of which are shown in Fig.11 As can be seen in the figure, it has 360 abutments and is driven by the movement of the table clock at a rate of one revolution per 12 hours, through which a feeler-spindle travels to read its instantaneous value. This feeler-spindle comprises a rack cooperating with a gear train arranged to drive a second actuator; more specifically, this gear train is the input gear train of the differential, one of whose outputs is the transmission shaft on the far left in the figure and which is arranged to drive the second actuator via an intermediate wheel;

[0038] - Similar to Fig.10 , Fig.12 A similar and less bulky embodiment is shown, having two snail cams, one with less than 12 abutments for reading the hours, the other with more than 30 abutments for reading two minute steps; in the same way, each snail cam is passed by a feeler rod, the rack of which constitutes the input of the differential, which corrects the difference of the assembly;

[0039] - Figures 13 to 18 A seventh variation of the reference time setting variation of the display is shown:

[0040] - Fig.13 Schematically shown in plan view is a part of the mechanism of a sympathetic watch, comprising a hammer similar to that of a chronograph, having an energized position in which it is held by a pawl and tensioned by a spring, and an active position in which it rests on the periphery of a first heart-shaped hour cam, thereby forcing it to rotate to its minimum radius; this first heart-shaped hour cam is similar to the cam used in the chronograph mechanism and is carried by the hour wheel; the minute display carries a second truncated heart-shaped minute cam; a jumper spring cooperating against a star wheel integral with the minute display;

[0041] - Fig.14 yes Fig.13 Detail of the hour cam, which includes a substantially square notch, and of the minute cam, whose lower portion is heart-shaped;

[0042] - Fig.15 The cross section through the pointer axis is schematically shown. Fig.13 A mechanism comprising a clutch coupling between the display gear train and the final gear train, the clutch coupling including a friction spring and being in a coupled position;

[0043] - Fig.16 and Fig.15 Similarly, the same mechanism is shown in a disengaged position;

[0044] - Fig.17 yes Fig.13 and 14 Detail of the double jump spring showing the cooperation of the cannon-pinion pinion;

[0045] - Fig.18 The coupling mechanism of the Breguet chronograph 1050 is schematically shown in plan view, comprising a clamp whose function is to ensure coupling and disengagement under the control of a column wheel (i.e., a column wheel) which controls the angular displacement of the clamping arm for opening or closing the clamping arm, thereby achieving the desired effect according to the present invention. Fig.16 and 15 of disconnection or connection;

[0046] - Figures 19 to 21 An eighth variation of the reference time setting of the display is shown:

[0047] - Fig.19 Schematically showing in plan view part of the mechanism of a sympathetic watch, comprising a pawl with a pawl spring, a rack meshing on the hour wheel and moving the hour wheel in the clockwise direction and driven by a return spring, a rack pinion (or hour pinion), a first hour cam carried by the hour wheel and comprising an opening, and a second minute cam carried by the minute display mobile and comprising a ratchet opening or notch, and a jumper spring arranged to cooperate with a star-shaped piece integral with the minute display mobile;

[0048] - Fig. 20 The cross section through the pointer axis is schematically shown. Fig.19 A mechanism comprising a clutch coupling between the display gear train and the final gear train, the clutch coupling including a friction spring and being in a coupled position;

[0049] - Fig.21 Similar to Fig. 20 , showing the same mechanism in a disengaged position;

[0050] - Figures 22 to 25 A ninth variant of the stepwise time setting of the hour and minute display is shown:

[0051] - Fig. 22 Schematically showing in plan view part of the mechanism of a sympathetic watch, comprising a corrector corresponding to an interface of a table clock or another element allowing the transmission of reciprocating motion, a rocker capable of driving the cannon pinion by one tooth in a reciprocating motion, a jumper spring which maintains the position of the minute display in the intervals between the driving functions, and a star wheel carried by the minute display and for two-minute steps;

[0052] - Fig.23 The cross section through the pointer axis is schematically shown. Fig. 22A mechanism comprising a clutch coupling between the display gear train and the final gear train, the clutch coupling including a friction spring and being in a coupled position;

[0053] - Fig.24 Similar to Fig.23 , showing the same mechanism in a disengaged position;

[0054] - Fig.25 yes Fig. 22 Detail of the 1915-1915 calibre, showing the cooperation of the double jump spring with the 15-tooth cannon pinion, thereby obtaining 30 stable positions thanks to the double jump spring and the gradation of the two support surfaces offset from the rocker arm;

[0055] - Fig.26 is a flow chart showing a cycle executed between the table clock and the watch over a 12-hour period, with a user-selectable time setting request DMAH, and a winding R and time setting action MAH;

[0056] - Fig. 27 Similar to Figure 1 , the table clock shown is at 10:09, its receptacle is still empty, and the watch shows 8:17. The table clock here includes three actuators, the first actuator is basically at the four o'clock position of the watch, the second actuator is basically at the eight o'clock position of the watch, and the third actuator is arranged to cooperate with the crown of the watch at the three o'clock position, all of which are arranged in a star shape around the receptacle, which is here composed of a stretcher with a pivotable moving part;

[0057] - Fig.28 Similar to Fig. 27 , showing a watch inserted into its receptacle;

[0058] - Figures 29 to 33 The main time-setting and winding steps are shown, each of which involves a simultaneous visual presentation of the watch display on the left and the clock display on the right:

[0059] - Fig.29 Indicates that the watch is ready to be wound and the time set, as it Fig.28 as presented in;

[0060] - Fig.30 The watch is shown wound by the rotation of a winding barrel which constitutes the third actuator and drives the crown of the watch, winding the crown periodically at fixed times according to the user's request DMAH or every 12 hours corresponding to a battery life of 13 hours;

[0061] - Fig.31The stopping of the watch is shown by the action of the stop lever on the balance wheel of the resonator; the table clock controls this stopping of the watch resonator by means of a first actuator at the four o'clock position, the disengagement of the hand from the gear train and the return of the hand to the reference position, here chosen to be 12:00;

[0062] - Fig.32 shows the displacement of the hands of the watch by jumps of a predetermined value, chosen in this case to be three minutes, until the hands are in the position of the instantaneous time indicated by the clock, here 10:12, plus three minutes' steps, and therefore 10:15; after reading this instantaneous time value on the snail of the clock, the clock transmits it to the watch by means of the required number of pulses in order to control the overall displacement of the hands; the watch is now ready to be restarted and only awaits the release of its stop lever, which will be controlled by the clock;

[0063] - Fig.33 It shows that when the table clock passes the 10:15 position, the watch is started by releasing the stop lever, the watch is then set to the time with optimum accuracy and is ready for the user to wear;

[0064] - Fig.34 yes Fig. 27 and 28 A perspective view of an interactive component having a Fig.12 The table clock of the embodiment;

[0065] - Fig.35 and 36 Schematically illustrated in perspective view the cooperation of three actuators of a table clock with a watch placed on a pivoting tensioner forming a receptacle: a first push actuator at four o'clock, a second push actuator at eight o'clock, and a third rotary actuator at three o'clock for driving the crown;

[0066] - Figures 37 to 45 is a flow chart including basic operations of the method according to the following nine variations, respectively from the first variation to the ninth variation. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0067] The present invention relates to a sympathetic clock assembly 1000, which includes a sympathetic table clock 100 and at least one sympathetic wristwatch 200, wherein the sympathetic table clock 100 includes a table clock hour display 104 and a table clock minute display 105, the sympathetic wristwatch 200 includes a watch hour display 4 and a watch minute display 5, and the sympathetic wristwatch 200 is arranged to be set in a receptacle 150 included in the table clock, especially at a stretcher 670, and is in a single transmission position. The sympathetic assembly 1000 includes at least one connecting mechanism between the table clock 100 and the watch 200 when each watch 200 is placed in the receptacle 150 and is in the transmission position.

[0068] According to the invention, the at least one connection mechanism comprises at least two different transmission lines, one for selecting the function to be performed or the displayed variable to be adjusted and another for transmitting power or movement or / and delivering pulses.

[0069] More particularly, at least one transmission line, in particular each transmission line, comprises a shaft. More particularly, the shaft is at least rotatable.

[0070] More specifically and in a non-limiting manner, at least one of these axes or each of these axes is similar to an axis in Breguet table clock N° 128 (G. Daniels: The Art of Breguet: page 277).

[0071] At least one such axis, more specifically each axis, is divided into two half-axes between the table clock 100 and the associated watch 200, the two half-axes being arranged such that when the watch 200 is placed in the receptacle 150 on the table clock 100 and in the transmission position, the two half-axes drive and cooperate with each other in a direct drive manner, more specifically in a coaxial drive manner, or through an intermediate wheel or gear train. The transmission between these half-axes will not be described in detail here, and any suitable drive mechanism, toothing, spline, coupling sleeve, friction, etc. can be used. These half-axes can be matched end to end, or through internal cooperation with each other, or tangentially with each other, or through an intermediate wheel or gear train, etc.

[0072] These at least two transmission lines are assigned different functions.

[0073] More specifically, the invention is described in terms of two transmission lines in the shape of at least two axes: a first selection axis 1 and at least one second drive axis 2. Of course, some of the functions described below may be split and handled by other additional axes.

[0074] The first selection axis 1 transmits the selection of functions, one of which is the neutral / winding function for powering the watch 200. This transmission is in particular of the function alternation type: neutral-winding, date, hours, minutes, etc., distributed over 360°. The first selection axis 1 may be comparable to a selector, a machine controller or a column wheel of a chronograph or complication watch.

[0075] Second drive shaft 2 ensures the transmission of a force, in particular a torque, from table timepiece 100 for powering watch 200, in particular for winding the barrel, and / or ensures the transmission of an adjustment or setpoint to watch 200, in the form of an angle of rotation based on a value given by table timepiece 100, and / or the application of an impulse to a mechanism of the watch. Said adjustment or setpoint may correspond to one of the variables displayed by the watch; it may also be an adjustment of a resonator of the watch, adjusted by acting on an indicator, a balance spring stud, pressing a flexible blade, adjusting an inertia, etc.

[0076] The first axis 1 and the second axis 2 are distinct from each other (ie separate from each other), in a variant they may extend along parallel axes, or be coincident.

[0077] In one particular variant, their axes are coplanar.

[0078] In another particular variant, their axes intersect.

[0079] The invention allows adjustment of watch 200, in particular time setting, to be carried out via at least two separate axes 1 and 2, wherein a first axis indicates the desired type of correction and the other axes indicate the correction value, at least one of the latter axes being used for the power supply functions of the watch, in particular rewinding of the barrel.

[0080] The first axis 1 and / or the second axis 2 can be moved in different ways, ie in translation and / or in rotation.

[0081] In a variant, the first shaft 1 and the second shaft 2 are rotatably movable.

[0082] In a variant, the first axis 1 and the second axis 2 are movable in translation.

[0083] In a variant, one of the first shaft 1 and the second shaft 2 is movable in rotation and the other is movable in translation.

[0084] In a variant, one of the first shaft 1 and the second shaft 2 is movable in rotation and in translation, and the other is movable in translation.

[0085] In a variant, one of the first shaft 1 and the second shaft 2 is movable in rotation and translation, and the other is movable in rotation.

[0086] In a variant, the first shaft 1 and the second shaft 2 are movable in rotation and in translation.

[0087] Advantageously, the settings are sequential and start from a neutral position in which recharging takes place and, after this neutral position, preferably after a certain predetermined duration, or following an action by the user, at least one basic sequence for adjusting one of the variables displayed by the watch, or for triggering a specific function.

[0088] In particular, the settings for watch adjustments are performed sequentially, with each variable adjusted independently of the others.

[0089] More specifically, this sequential time setting is performed by a dedicated mechanism, in parallel with the conventional time setting mechanism of the watch.

[0090] More specifically, the time setting of this sequence is controlled by a table clock. In particular, in a specific variant, the duration between two basic sequences is adjustable. Still more specifically, each duration between two basic sequences is adjustable.

[0091] Advantageously, the timing of the rhythms defining the elementary sequence managed by the table clock defines the triggering moment (or signal) for starting the watch previously kept stopped by a stop mechanism 20, which in particular, but not exclusively, comprises a stop-second mechanism 25 having a stop lever or the like. The exemplary embodiment described below comprises, in a non-limiting manner, a stop lever arranged to collaborate with an inertial mass 15 of resonator 10, in particular a balance wheel, in order to effect its blocking or release.

[0092] More specifically, the adjustment setting or sequential time setting corrects all or part of the following indications in a non-limiting manner: hour, minute, date, day of the week, month and / or any other indication.

[0093] The neutral position allows the watch to be powered or wound, said winding being controlled by the watch.

[0094] Said first axis 1 and second axis 2 allow cooperation between the table timepiece 100 and the watch 200 in the manner described below.

[0095] The first shaft 1 includes a first lower half shaft 11 of the table clock 100 and a first upper half shaft 12 of the watch 200 .

[0096] When the watch 200 is absent, that is to say not placed on the table timepiece 100 , and when the table timepiece 100 does not carry any watch 200 , the two semi-axes are intended to jointly constitute the first axis 1 , that is to say the first lower semi-axle 11 and the first upper semi-axle 12 are both in a neutral position.

[0097] Similarly, the second shaft 2 includes a second lower semi-shaft 21 of the table clock 100 and a second upper semi-shaft 22 of the watch 200 .

[0098] When the watch 200 is placed on the table clock 100, the first lower semi-shaft 11 and the first upper semi-shaft 12 on the one hand and the second lower semi-shaft 21 and the second upper semi-shaft 22 on the other hand match. When the first lower semi-shaft 11 and the first upper semi-shaft 12 are in the neutral position, the selected function is neutral / winding, which facilitates the placement of the watch by independently positioning (calibrating) each semi-shaft in the neutral position, and these semi-shafts are naturally positioned (calibrated).

[0099] Table timepiece 100 is arranged to transmit a torque to a first shaft 1 in the presence of watch 200. The rotation of this first shaft 1 is regulated by a regulating mechanism, for example of the minute repeater regulator type.

[0100] Each watch 200 is arranged to release or block the rotation of the second axle 2, based on the power level stored by it, for example, through a power reserve mechanism according to a defined hysteresis, in particular according to the winding of the barrel in a specific case. In the specific case, this rotation of the second axle 2 is transmitted to the winding of the barrel and ensures its winding. In this neutral position, the watch 200 thus ensures that it is always powered within a defined range.

[0101] The table clock 100 comprises at least one control device 300 , which is arranged to be operated by a user or controlled by a time base of the table clock to rotate the first lower half shaft 11 and select a function of the first shaft 1 .

[0102] When the watch 200 is placed on the table clock 100 and the user requests a time setting by means of such control means 300 (e.g. a lever) present in particular on the table clock 100, the adjustment setting or time setting of the watch 200 is performed by a sequence of functions controlled by the table clock 100. For example, the adjustment to the instantaneous value of the value of the date, hour, minute and second is performed. At the request of the user, a sequence of adjustment to the current value is started, e.g. a time setting sequence. Each sequence starts with a precise rhythm, which is defined by the time base of the table clock 100.

[0103] Of course, it is also possible to install the control device 300 on the watch 200 instead of on the table clock 100, or to equip both the table clock 100 and the watch 200 with the control device 300. If the control device 300 is only on the watch, this allows the function to be locked when the watch 200 is not in the transmission position in the receptacle 150.

[0104] In the particular case where the interaction assembly 1000 is arranged for successively adjusting the values ​​of date, hour, minute and second, several basic sequences follow one another.

[0105] During a first basic sequence, table clock 100 rotates first axis 1 to the date position and rotates second axis 2 by an angle corresponding to the instantaneous value of the date. Watch 200 recognizes the rotation of first axis 1 to the date position, actuates the stop lever (which stops the resonator and the watch), positions the date, hour, minute and second displays at zero position and applies the value transmitted by second axis 2 to the date display.

[0106] The term "display" refers here to any movable display element known in the watch industry: hands, rings, discs, cursors, flags, city or time zone displays, moon phase displays, leap year displays, AM / PM displays, day / night displays, power reserve indicators, strike selectors, alarm indicators, calendar displays, etc.

[0107] After a first predetermined duration D1, for example 2 minutes, the table clock 100 triggers a second basic sequence. During this second basic sequence, the table clock 100 rotates the first axis 1 to the hour position and the second axis 2 by an angle corresponding to the instantaneous value of the time. The watch 200 recognizes the rotation of the first axis 1 to the hour position and applies the value transmitted by the second axis 2 to the hour display 4 of the watch 200.

[0108] After a second predetermined duration D2, for example 2 minutes, the table timepiece 100 triggers a third basic sequence. During this third basic sequence, the table timepiece 100 rotates the first axis 1 to the minute position and the second axis 2 by an angle corresponding to the instantaneous minute value added to the value of the third predetermined duration D3, which separates the third basic sequence from the next basic sequence change, which will be the last setting before the release of the operation of the watch 200. The watch 200 recognizes the rotation of the first axis 1 to the minute position and applies the value delivered by the second axis 2 to the minute display 5 of the watch.

[0109] After a third predetermined duration D3, for example 2 minutes, the table clock 100 returns the first axis 1 to the neutral / winding position. The watch 200 recognizes the rotation of the first axis 1 to the neutral / winding position and releases the stop lever, and the watch 200 is adjusted and fully time-set, and starts accurately to the second.

[0110] An interesting and useful aspect of this configuration is noted: in this example, within 6 minutes or 8 minutes (if the first sequence starts after a short duration D0 of two minutes), the watch 200 present on the table clock, in an unwound state, stopped and not time-set, is wound up and completely time-set, including the date. A particular option is to add a perpetual calendar to the table clock 100, so that the simple date of the watch 200 can be corrected at the request of the user on the control device 300.

[0111] More specifically, the table clock 100 is a mechanical movement table clock.

[0112] In one variant, table clock 100 receives a signal from a time base, such as a controlled radio signal, a global positioning system (GPS), a signal from an electronic clock, etc., and comprises means for converting the signal indicating the instantaneous time into the movement of a mechanical part for transmitting the information to watch 200.

[0113] In a variant, all the power and movement transmitted between table timepiece 100 and watch 200 is mechanical and / or magnetic.

[0114] In a variant, all power and movement transmitted between table clock 100 and watch 200 are mechanical.

[0115] In a variant, all the power and movement transmitted between table clock 100 and watch 200 is magnetic.

[0116] In a variant, the transmission of power and / or movement does not take place via the winding and time-setting levers of the watch.

[0117] More specifically, in the case where the watch 200 comprises a winding and time-setting lever, each semi-axle 12 , 22 comprised in the watch 200 is separate / discrete from said winding and time-setting lever of the watch 200 .

[0118] In a variant, the power transmission does not take place via the winding and time-setting lever of the watch.

[0119] In a variant, the transmission of movement does not take place via the winding and time-setting lever of the watch.

[0120] The winding system does not require a sliding flange barrel and prevents its wear. When the watch 200 is placed on the table clock 100 and when necessary, the winding is completed within a few minutes and at any time.

[0121] Since the adjustment settings, in particular the time settings, are made on request, wear of the mechanism is limited when watch 200 is stored for long periods on table timepiece 100. For these cases, the time settings can be triggered at regular intervals, for example once a week, through the control given by the time base of table timepiece 100.

[0122] The invention allows the production of a sympathetic table clock adapted to the needs of current users, with useful and interesting uses as described above. This allows a real evolution of a product that has been known for 200 years.

[0123] The table clock 100 has a more stable and more accurate time error than the watch 200, and it keeps the watch on time when the watch is not worn and corrects the watch upon request.

[0124] The robust battery life of table clock 100 is provided to watch 200: when the watch is not being worn, and to allow, for example, weekly maintenance and weekend wear within the ideal operating range.

[0125] Different variants of the sympathetic timepiece assembly 1000 according to the invention and different use variants are described below.

[0126] Such an interaction assembly 1000 comprises an interaction table clock 100 and at least one interaction wristwatch 200 arranged to be stored in a receptacle 150 of the table clock 100 and in a single transmission position. The interaction assembly 1000 comprises a connection mechanism comprising at least two separate transmission lines between the table clock 100 and each wristwatch 200 when the wristwatch 200 is placed in the receptacle 150 and in the transmission position.

[0127] The sympathetic table clock 100 is configured to supply power to at least one sympathetic watch 200 and adjust its display and / or time difference, and includes at least one actuator for performing power supply and / or display and / or time difference adjustment for at least one sympathetic watch 200 stored in the receptacle 150 and in the transmission position.

[0128] Furthermore, the table timepiece 100 comprises at least one first actuator 501 of the table timepiece, which is all-or-nothing (i.e., present or absent, all-or-nothing), which is movable between a rest position and an activated position to control the activation or deactivation of a mechanism included in the watch 200. Furthermore, the table timepiece 100 comprises at least one other actuator 502; 503 of the table timepiece, which is arranged to apply a series of pulses or transmit a mechanical torque to a receiver included in the watch 200.

[0129] More specifically, at least one first actuator 501 of the table timepiece is also arranged to apply a series of pulses to a receiver included in watch 200 between its rest position and its activated position.

[0130] More specifically, at least one other actuator 502 ; 503 of the table timepiece is an all-or-nothing actuator movable between a rest position and an activated position to control the activation or deactivation of a mechanism included in the watch 200 .

[0131] More specifically, at least one other actuator 502 ; 503 of the table clock is a second actuator 502 arranged to apply a series of pulses to a receiver comprised in the watch 200 .

[0132] More specifically, at least one other actuator 502 ; 503 of the table timepiece is a third actuator 503 arranged to transmit a mechanical torque to a receiver included in the watch 200 .

[0133] More specifically, at least one such third actuator 503 is capable of being disengaged in a disengaged position at a certain distance from the watch 200 stored in the receptacle 150 and in a single transfer position, and is capable of being coupled in an engaged position to an operating device 270 or a control lever included in the watch 200.

[0134] More specifically, at least one such third actuator 503 comprises a sleeve 678 arranged to cooperate, in the engaged position, with an operating device 270 or a control stem included in the watch 200 .

[0135] More specifically, table timepiece 100 comprises a first power storage means 691 , 693 , in particular an oscillating weight, arranged to supply power to at least one movement 180 or 900 included in table timepiece 100 and / or to any mechanism dedicated to table timepiece 100 .

[0136] More specifically, table timepiece 100 comprises second power storage means dedicated to transmitting power to at least one watch 200 stored in housing 150. More specifically, these second power storage means are arranged to drive in rotation a transmission shaft 683 carrying a worm wheel 684 or pinion to drive pinion 677 or worm wheel for rotating third actuator 503.

[0137] More specifically, the table clock 100 is configured to continuously transmit power to the wristwatch 200 .

[0138] More specifically, the table clock 100 is configured to transmit power to the wristwatch 200 step by step.

[0139] More specifically, the table timepiece 100 comprises at least one movement 180 driving at least one snail cam 601, 610, 620, the angular position of which characterizes the instantaneous value of a timepiece variable. And the table timepiece 100 comprises at least one feeler 602, 630, 640 arranged to abut against the outer periphery of the snail cam 601, 610, 620 so as to read its instantaneous value. Each feeler 602, 630, 640 comprises a rack 603, 633, 643 arranged to cooperate with a gear train for driving the second actuator; more specifically, the gear train is the input gear train of a differential mechanism 680, one output device of which is arranged to drive the second actuator 502.

[0140] More specifically, the table timepiece 100 comprises at least one electromechanical or electronic movement arranged to control the movement of an output mobile arranged to drive the second actuator 502 .

[0141] More specifically, the second actuator 502 includes a cam 684 having a plurality of inclined surfaces arranged to push and pull a second control rod 512 included in the second actuator 502 so as to impart reciprocating motion to the second control rod 512 for setting the time of the watch 200, wherein the second control rod 512 is reset toward the second cam 684 by a second elastic reset device 513.

[0142] More specifically, the second actuator 502 includes a crank and a connecting rod, which are arranged to push and pull a second control rod 512 included in the second actuator 502 so as to give the second control rod 512 a reciprocating motion for setting the time of the watch 200. In a variant, the second control rod 512 is reset by a second elastic reset device 513.

[0143] More specifically, the table timepiece 100 comprises a first transmission shaft 682 for driving the first actuator 501 of the table timepiece, the first transmission shaft 682 being arranged to push or pull the first rod 511 of the first actuator 501 of the table timepiece to control the stopping or releasing of the resonator 10 of the watch 200 or the tourbillon or carrousel carrying the resonator. More specifically, the first transmission shaft 682 is arranged to drive a first control cam 686 included in the first actuator 501 of the table timepiece. The first control cam 686 more specifically comprises a plurality of inclined surfaces.

[0144] More specifically, table timepiece 100 comprises means for timing to a reference time, and trigger means which, in the case where receptacle 150 is occupied by watch 200 during the transmission position, trigger a series of movements of actuators 501, 502, 503 when the time displayed by table timepiece 100 becomes equal to this reference time.

[0145] More specifically, table timepiece 100 comprises means for controlling the reenergization of actuators 501 , 502 , 503 when the user removes watch 200 from receptacle 150 during the execution of a power recharging and / or display and / or run-time adjustment cycle.

[0146] More specifically, table timepiece 100 comprises means for periodically triggering a power recharging cycle for watch 200 stored in receptacle 150 according to a predetermined period, and means for limiting the power recharging cycle to a predetermined value of power reserve greater than said predetermined period.

[0147] More specifically, the table clock 100 comprises manual control means arranged to be manipulated by the user in order to control the power supply and / or the display and / or the execution of the time difference adjustment cycle of the watch 200 stored in the receptacle 150 in the transmission position.

[0148] More specifically, the table clock 100 comprises a stop control mechanism 120 which is arranged to convert a step-by-step time setting control performed by a user or by the table clock 100 into a sequence, the first step of which is the action of a control mechanism 20 for stopping and / or disengaging a display comprised in the sympathetic watch 200.

[0149] More specifically, the stop control mechanism 120 is arranged to control the movement of the transmission line to recognize the time setting action, and to control the transmission of pulses or torque to the stop mechanism 20 included in the watch 200.

[0150] As regards the sympathetic watch 200 , the following advantageous non-limiting types are described: a heart and hammer solution, a pawl and double cam solution, and a pawl, rack and double cam solution.

[0151] These watches have common features.

[0152] In both versions of the watch, the sympathetic watch 200 comprises at least one power reserve barrel for supplying power to at least one resonator 10 included in this watch 200. The watch 200 comprises a display gear train and a final gear train.

[0153] In order to perform the time setting, it is necessary to use a coupling mechanism, or / and a resonator stop mechanism. To this end, for all the time setting devices and methods given in this specification, the watch 200 includes a stop mechanism 20 arranged to stop the operation of the resonator 10, or includes a coupling mechanism allowing the display to be separated from the final gear train, or includes both such a stop mechanism 20 and such a coupling mechanism.

[0154] The clutch coupling, when open, in fact allows the displays (especially the hands) to rotate independently of the final gear train, whether for the purpose of shifting these displays to a predetermined reference time, or for the purpose of shifting towards an instantaneous precise time (stepwise time setting, or relative time setting, or permanent time setting), or for a certain offset (solution with a seconds signal), and the clutch coupling drives the displays or hands when closed.

[0155] For some time setting modes, such as permanent time setting, it is necessary to apply a stop mechanism 20 including a stop seconds mechanism 25, which in particular has a stop lever. This constitutes an advantage for the stepwise time setting mode, in which the stop mechanism 20 allows actuation at the 0 second signal, or for the relative time setting mode, in which the user can see that the inertial mass 15 of the resonator 10, in particular the balance wheel, is stopped during the time setting. In both time setting modes, the coupling itself ensures the actuation of the hands without stopping the balance wheel, with the display of the seconds being random: ±30s.

[0156] The watch 200 typically comprises at least one hour display 4 and at least one minute display 5 , and / or at least one arbitrary other display 3 .

[0157] Watch 200 comprises at least one internal mechanism capable of being activated or deactivated by an all-or-nothing actuator of table timepiece 100 , and comprises at least one receiver capable of receiving a series of pulses or mechanical torque from an actuator of table timepiece 100 .

[0158] In the heart-and-hammer solution, the watch 200 comprises a reset mechanism 500 arranged to return at least one such display 3, 4, 5 to a predetermined reference position. This description mainly relates to the example of a reference position at 12:00; any other reference position is possible, such as 10:10, etc.

[0159] The reset mechanism 500 is arranged to return at least one (more particularly, but not limitingly, each) display 3; 4; 5 of the watch 200 to its reference position. To this end, the reset mechanism 500 comprises in particular at least one heart-shaped piece 401, 702, 703 for at least one display 3, 4, 5, which rotates integrally with the relative display 3, 4, 5 and at least one hammer 402, 701 arranged to engage against the heart-shaped piece 401, 702, 703 under the pressure of a spring when it is released due to the activation of the reset mechanism 500. In normal operation, this hammer 402, 701 is reset by the reset mechanism 500, which tends to move the hammer away from the heart-shaped piece 401, 702, 703.

[0160] More specifically, the watch 200 includes a first actuator 901 of the watch, which is configured to be actuated by the table clock 100 to control the movement of at least one hammer 402, 701, so that for each adjusted timepiece variable, at least one display 3, 4, 5 is positioned in a predetermined reference position through the cooperation of the hammer 402, 701 with the heart-shaped piece 401, 702, 703 carried by the corresponding display (in particular by the minute wheel).

[0161] More specifically, hammer 402 or 701 is unique and common to all heart-shaped pieces 401, 702, 703 included in watch 200 for adjusting the display of various corresponding watch variables.

[0162] More specifically, the watch 200 comprises such a stop mechanism 20 and a first actuator 901 of the watch, which is arranged to be actuated by the table timepiece 100 to control the stop mechanism 20 so as to prevent or release the operation of its resonator 10 and / or the mechanism for disengaging the display of the watch 200.

[0163] More specifically, first actuator 901 of the watch is arranged to ensure the re-energization of hammers 402 , 701 .

[0164] More specifically, this stop mechanism 20 comprises a stop-seconds mechanism 25 comprising a stop lever arranged to cooperate against an inertial mass 15 of resonator 10 in a blocking position and to be kept at a distance from the inertial mass 15 during normal operation of resonator 10 .

[0165] More specifically, watch 200 comprises at least one operating device 270 or lever capable of cooperating with an actuator of table timepiece 100 in an engaged position.

[0166] More specifically, the watch 200 includes a manual control device that is configured to be manipulated by a user to control the execution of a power supply cycle and / or display adjustment and / or operating adjustment of the watch 200 stored in the receptacle 150 in the transfer position, and in particular, the watch 200 includes at least one control device 300 accessible to the user for controlling the execution of periodic winding and / or for controlling the execution of automatic time setting.

[0167] More specifically, the watch 200 includes a second actuator 902 of the watch, which can be operated in a reciprocating manner to drive the minute display 5 of the watch 200 in steps of a given value, and indirectly drive the hour display 4 of the watch 200 through the minute display 5.

[0168] The watch 200 is arranged to correct the display in steps, wherein the correction step is a predetermined value, for example two minutes. This correction step is an integer subdivision of an hour: one minute, two minutes, three minutes, four minutes, five minutes, six minutes, ten minutes, twelve minutes, fifteen minutes, twenty minutes, thirty minutes. The watch 200 comprises a minute wheel or a minute hand wheel which is precisely positioned thanks to a star wheel having 30 teeth, 15 teeth or a number of teeth corresponding to the number of correction steps selected per hour.

[0169] The watch 200 advantageously includes at least one first upper selection half-shaft 11 and at least one second upper drive half-shaft 12, and the watch 200 is configured to identify the movement of the selection transmission line or the drive transmission line at the time setting end position, wherein at the time setting end position, the first upper half-shaft 12 is configured to actuate the stop rod of the stop mechanism 20 to release the resonator 10 and / or the mechanism for disengaging the display, thereby authorizing the operation of the watch 200.

[0170] More specifically, watch 200 includes at least one safety mechanism to prevent the spring of an overloaded barrel from breaking, including a sliding flange or a power reserve measurement mechanism to prevent unnecessary or destructive winding of the barrel.

[0171] More specifically, watch 200 comprises displays 3, 4, 5 arranged to pivot in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, each display being associated with a pawl arranged to block the display in question when switching from a reference position or from a ready position close to the reference position.

[0172] More specifically, the reference position and / or the ready position and the blocking position of the pawl are adjustable.

[0173] More specifically, watch 200 comprises an interface arranged to drive at least one such display 3 , 4 , 5 in counterclockwise rotation and to wind the barrel during such counterclockwise rotation.

[0174] In addition to the rotation of at least one display 3 , 4 , 5 in the counterclockwise direction, the interface is advantageously arranged to drive the gear train for manually winding at least one barrel by means of a detent mechanism external to the final gear train included in watch 200 .

[0175] In a variant, the final gear train of watch 200 comprises a pawl mobile arranged to wind at least one barrel during a counterclockwise rotation.

[0176] The watch 200 advantageously comprises a time-setting friction member capable of allowing torque transmission from the winding, or comprises a coupling mechanism instead of a time-setting friction member.

[0177] More specifically, the watch 200 includes at least one minute wheel coupling mechanism, which is configured to couple or disengage the displays 3 , 4 , 5 . Specifically, the coupling mechanism 706 between the display gear trains 705 , 707 , 708 and the final gear train 710 includes a friction spring 709 .

[0178] More specifically, the watch 200 comprises a minute display 5 arranged to pivot in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and comprises a pawl arranged to be unlocked when the minute display 5 is switched to the ready position, and to block the minute display in the reference position. And the watch 200 advantageously comprises a friction mechanism arranged to allow continued re-energization after the blocking during counterclockwise rotation.

[0179] The watch 200 comprises in particular a hammer 701 which is movable between an energized position, in which it is held by a pawl and tensioned by a spring, and an active position, in which it is arranged to rest on the periphery of a first heart-shaped hour cam 702 carried by an hour wheel 708, thereby forcing the first heart-shaped hour cam 702 to rotate to its minimum radius. The watch 200 also comprises a star wheel carried by a minute display mobile, which cooperates with jumper springs 704, 7040 to maintain each display position in regular steps.

[0180] The watch 200 comprises a second truncated heart-shaped minute cam 703 carried by the minute display 705 to ensure that the display is positioned at the exact minute.

[0181] In any embodiment of the watch, the interactive assembly 1000 advantageously comprises a control mechanism for controlling the display to be placed in a reference position. More specifically, the control mechanism comprises at least one column wheel 840 .

[0182] More specifically, watch 200 includes a function controller capable of occupying at least two positions, a first position corresponding to the start of the function, in which the controller is arranged to control the disengagement of the final gear train and stop the inertial mass 15 of resonator 10, and a second position corresponding to the end of the function, in which the controller is arranged to release the clutch coupling and the balance wheel.

[0183] In a variant, the functional control is capable of occupying an intermediate position between the first position and the second position, in which intermediate position the control controls the energization of the hammer.

[0184] In an alternative, the function controller is integrated into the watch 200 and comprises a rotary controller of the column wheel type with two to five consecutive stable positions controlled by the interface, or a reciprocating controller of the shuttle type with two consecutive stable positions controlled by the interface.

[0185] In another alternative, the function controller is external to the watch 200 and housed in the table timepiece 100, and the watch 200 includes only a reciprocating cam that is controlled by the interface and returns to rest by default, including a stable rest position and one to three controlled positions.

[0186] In one embodiment, the function controller is of a three-position column wheel type, configured to control three rockers, which are configured to control a clutch coupling, a stop lever and one or more hammers, or are part of these mechanisms, and the rockers are configured to rest on the column of the column wheel so as to be actuated when needed, and the different positions of the rockers are an initial and final position, a position returning to a reference time (e.g., 12:00), and a time setting position, in which the clutch coupling is active, the stop lever is inactive and the hammer is energized, in which the clutch coupling is inactive, the stop lever is active and the hammer is released, and in which the clutch coupling is inactive, the stop lever is active and the hammer is energized.

[0187] In one variation, the function controller comprises a three-stage snail wheel, which is located in the table clock 100 and is configured to control a reciprocating cam in the watch 200 through an interactive interface to control a clutch coupling, a stop lever and one or more hammers, wherein different positions are an initial and final position, a position returning to a reference time (e.g., 12:00), and a time setting position, wherein the clutch coupling is active, the stop lever is inactive and the hammer is energized, and wherein the clutch coupling is inactive, the stop lever is active and the hammer is released, and wherein the clutch coupling is inactive, the stop lever is active and the hammer is energized, and wherein the time setting position is inactive, the stop lever is active and the hammer is energized.

[0188] A watch variant can be used for winding by rotating the display to a reference position under the action of a table clock. This watch comprises a pawl and at least two cams.

[0189] In this variant, watch 200 comprises at least one power reserve barrel for powering at least one resonator 10 included in watch 200 , as well as a display gear train and a final gear train.

[0190] The watch 200 includes a stop mechanism 20 arranged to stop the operation of the resonator 10, or a coupling mechanism allowing the display to be separated from the final gear train, or both such a stop mechanism 20 and such a coupling clutch mechanism.

[0191] The watch 200 comprises at least one display 3 ; 4 ; 5 , in particular at least one hour display 4 and one minute display 5 .

[0192] Watch 200 comprises at least one receiver capable of receiving a series of pulses or mechanical torques from an actuator of table timepiece 100 .

[0193] Watch 200 comprises a transmission line capable of driving the display in counterclockwise direction, a pawl 801 , and at least one first hour cam 802 carried by hour wheel 808 , said first hour cam 802 comprising a ratchet opening 8030 or notch 831 corresponding to a reference position of the display.

[0194] More specifically, the watch 200 includes a first hour cam 802 carried by the hour wheel 808 and including an opening 8020; a second minute cam 803 carried by the minute display mobile 805 and including a ratchet opening 8030 or a notch 831; and a jumper spring 804, which is arranged to cooperate with the star wheel carried by the minute display mobile 805 for maintaining each display position according to predetermined regular steps.

[0195] More specifically, the watch 200 comprises an interface arranged to drive at least one display 3; 4; 5 to rotate in a counterclockwise direction and to wind the barrel in a counterclockwise rotation. The watch 200 comprises a final gear train comprising a pawl mobile arranged to allow winding of at least one barrel in a counterclockwise rotation.

[0196] More specifically, in addition to the counterclockwise rotation of at least one display 3 , 4 , 5 , the interface is arranged to drive the manual winding gear train of at least one barrel through a pawl mechanism outside the final gear train included in watch 200 .

[0197] More specifically, the watch 200 includes a time setting friction member capable of allowing torque transmission from the winding, or includes a coupling mechanism instead of the time setting friction member.

[0198] Another variation of the watch includes a pawl, a rack and at least two cams. In this pawl, rack and double cam solution, the watch 200 includes a pawl 801, a rack 823 meshing with the hour wheel 808, and an hour rack pinion 824, wherein the rack 823 is configured to toggle the hour wheel 808 in a clockwise direction and is driven by a return spring 825. The watch 200 includes two cams: at least one first hour cam 802 carried by the hour wheel 808 and including an opening 8020; and a second minute cam 803 carried by the minute display mobile 805 and including a ratchet opening 8030 or a notch 831. The watch 200 includes a jumper spring 804, which is configured to cooperate with the star wheel carried by the minute display mobile 805 for maintaining each display position according to a predetermined regular step.

[0199] The rack pinion 824 is arranged to drive and energize the rack 823 , which is set at each tooth, during normal operation of the watch 200 when the watch 200 is not in cooperation with the table timepiece 100 .

[0200] The watch 200 includes a coupling mechanism 806 between the display gear trains 805 , 807 , 808 and the final gear train 810 .

[0201] The interactive assembly 1000 comprises an interface between the table clock 100 and the watch 200, which is arranged to disengage the coupling mechanism 806 by actuating the coupling mechanism 806 towards its disengaged position, which allows the rack 823 to drive the hour display and minute display gear train of the watch 200 in the counterclockwise direction, with the number of rotations depending on the need, until the pawl 801 encounters the opening 8020 of the first hour cam 802, which corresponds to the number of minutes before a reference time corresponding to a predetermined reference position of the displays 3, 4, 5 of the watch 200, at which moment the pawl 801 is able to press on the second minute cam 803 so as to rotate corresponding to the last number of minutes before reaching the reference time and until the second minute cam 803 is blocked in the ratchet opening 8030, which corresponds to the reference display position.

[0202] The time setting mechanism controlled by the table clock 100 is arranged to set the time of the displays 4 , 5 of the watch 200 in the clockwise direction toward the exact time by re-energizing the rack 801 .

[0203] The interface between the table clock 100 and the watch 200 is also configured to re-energize the rack 801 or complete the re-energization of the rack 801 by coupling the coupling mechanism 806 , thereby reconnecting the final gear train with the display gear train.

[0204] The cooperation between jumper spring 804 and star wheel allows the display to be maintained at each step and rack 801 to be re-energized without losing the display.

[0205] The star wheel carried by minute display 5 is either a 30-tooth star wheel cooperating with a simple single-tooth jump spring 804, or a 15-tooth minute wheel pinion cooperating simultaneously with a single tooth of a double jump spring 8040 comprising two teeth, or comprises a certain number of teeth corresponding to an integer number of predetermined steps contained in one hour.

[0206] The coupling mechanism 806 advantageously comprises a friction spring 809 .

[0207] More specifically, the coupling mechanism 806 is a timer coupling mechanism, which includes a clamping member 821, the function of which is to ensure coupling and discoupling under the control of a column wheel 840 that controls the angular deviation of the arms 821, 822 of the clamping member, so as to open or close the clamping member corresponding to the discoupling or coupling, respectively.

[0208] As with the heart-and-hammer solution, the interaction assembly 1000 includes a control mechanism, either internal or external to the watch 200, for controlling the setting of the display in the reference position.

[0209] More specifically, the function controller is able to occupy at least two positions, a first position corresponding to the start of the function, in which the controller is arranged to control the disengagement of the final gear train and stop the balance wheel of the resonator, and a second position corresponding to the end of the function, in which the controller is arranged to release the coupling clutch and the balance wheel.

[0210] More specifically, the function controller is integrated into the watch 200 and comprises a rotary controller of the column wheel 840 type with two to five consecutive stable positions controlled by the interface, or a shuttle type reciprocating controller with two consecutive stable positions controlled by the interface.

[0211] More specifically, the function controller is outside the watch 200 and is housed in the table clock 100, and the watch 200 includes only a reciprocating cam that is controlled by an interface and returns to rest by default, and includes a stable rest position and one to three controlled positions.

[0212] More specifically, the function controller includes a snail gear and a two-position cam.

[0213] In a first particular variant, referred to as step-by-step time setting, the sympathetic assembly 1000 is arranged to allow step-by-step time setting. More specifically, the sympathetic assembly 1000 comprising the sympathetic table clock 100 and at least one associated sympathetic watch 200 is designed to perform the following functions:

[0214] - starting a stopped watch when it is placed on a table clock;

[0215] - Wind the watch to ensure that it has a minimum battery life of 12 hours when removed from the watch;

[0216] - Keep the watch running when it is on the table clock;

[0217] - Setting the time of the watch to within plus or minus 15 seconds when the watch is placed on a table clock or upon request;

[0218] -Keep your watch on time as long as it is on the table clock;

[0219] - Ability to deactivate the function so that the stopped watch can be stored on a table clock.

[0220] In this first variant, the stepwise time setting may be done at the request of the user at the control device 300, and / or automatically, that is to say controlled by the table timepiece 100, in particular by a mechanism connected to the rotation of the displays of the table timepiece 100, in particular and in a non-limiting manner, the table timepiece hour display 104 and the table timepiece minute display 105. The control performed by the table timepiece 100 may be periodic or connected to an auxiliary mechanism set by the user, which is called an alarm-type mechanism, similar to an alarm mechanism; this control performed by the table timepiece 100 is performed only when the watch 200 is present in the receptacle 150 in the transmission position.

[0221] If the watch 200 is not fully unwound, the user is also interested in time setting in addition to demonstration purposes. Furthermore, time setting is usually followed by re-energization of the watch 200, or more generally by power replenishment of the watch 200. This description is simplified by using the terms "coiling" or "recoiling" for any power injection or replenishment, respectively.

[0222] The watch 200 generally comprises displays 3, 4, 5, in particular and in a non-limiting manner, a watch hour display 4 and a watch minute display 5. The figures show a non-limiting variant in which these displays are hands.

[0223] More specifically, the control performed by the table clock 100, or the action of the user on the control device 300, has the first effect of positioning one of the transmission lines in a position corresponding to the time setting. One of the transmission lines is then able to impart to the time setting mechanism inside the watch 200 the movement or movements required to accurately arrive at the current time display.

[0224] The invention is described below in a non-limiting embodiment in which one of the transmission lines between a table clock and a watch comprises a first actuator 501 of the table clock, which is arranged to cooperate with a first actuator 901 of the watch for controlling the start or stop of the watch, and another of these transmission lines comprises a second actuator 502 of the table clock, which is arranged to cooperate with a second actuator 902 of the watch, the second actuator being in particular a pusher or the like which incrementally provides positioning movements. In another embodiment, these pushers may be combined. In another embodiment, another transmission line comprises a third actuator 503 of the table clock, which is arranged to cooperate with one of the actuators of the watch.

[0225] The watch 200 comprises a resonator 10 including at least one inertial mass 15 ; the present description relates to the most common case of a resonator of the balance spring type, in which the inertial mass 15 is a balance wheel.

[0226] Watch 200 is equipped with a stop mechanism 20 designed to stop the operation of resonator 10, in particular by pressing an arm or leaf spring or another actuator on inertial mass 15 or on a suitable element of the resonator. More specifically, this stop mechanism 20 is a stop seconds mechanism 25 comprising a stop lever.

[0227] The table timepiece 100 comprises a stop control mechanism 120 arranged to convert a step-by-step time setting control performed by a user or the table timepiece 100 into a sequence, the first step of which is a control action of the stop mechanism 20 of the watch 200 .

[0228] The stop control mechanism 120 of the table clock 100 is configured to control the movement of one of the transmission lines to recognize a time setting action, and to control the transmission of a pulse or torque to the stop mechanism 20 of the watch 200 .

[0229] The time setting sequence is as follows:

[0230] - to set the time, resonator 10 is stopped, in particular balance wheel 15 of watch 200 , and the display of watch 200 immediately returns to a reference position, in particular 12:00;

[0231] - the hour display 4 and the minute display 5 of the watch 200 then reach, in successive steps, a restart display position corresponding to the instantaneous precise time, this position increased by the value of at least one additional step (in particular a two-minute step) imposed by the mechanism;

[0232] When the next two minutes have elapsed, that is to say at the moment corresponding to the restart display position just reached, resonator 10 of the watch, in particular balance wheel 15 , is released by stop mechanism 20 of watch 200 , in particular stop-seconds mechanism 25 .

[0233] For this purpose, the watch 200 recognizes the movement of the transmission line between the table clock 100 and the watch 200 in the time setting position, and the first actuator 901 of the watch (in particular a pusher or the like) actuates the stop lever of the stop-seconds mechanism 25, which stops the resonator 10 and the watch 200. This first actuator 901 of the watch is advantageously also a mechanism for controlling at least one hammer or the like, and positions the hour display 4 and the minute display 5 of the watch 200 in the reference position by causing the hammer to cooperate with the heart-shaped piece carried by the cannon pinion for each horological variable adjusted.

[0234] Therefore, more specifically, the stepwise time setting includes a series of steps, which are described here with non-limiting step values:

[0235] During a time setting command given by the user at control device 300 or by table timepiece 100 itself, control device 300 or watch movement 900 contained in table timepiece 100 activates stop control mechanism 120 which immediately controls stop mechanism 20 of watch 200 via first pusher 901 .

[0236] The resonator 10 then comes to a stop, and in the particular case shown here the inertial mass 15 comes to a stop.

[0237] The watch 200 comprises at least one display 3 , 4 , 5 ; more particularly and in a non-limiting manner, the present description relates to the arrangement of an hour display 4 of the watch and a minute display 5 of the watch.

[0238] The watch 200 comprises a reset mechanism 500, which is arranged to return at least one display 3, 4, 5 of the watch, in particular the hour display 4 of the watch and the minute display 5 of the watch, to a reference position, in particular a position such as at a reference position, in particular 12:00, that is to say twelve o'clock, or, as Figures 27 to 33 As shown, the position 10:10, that is, 10:10, or any other value. Unless otherwise specified, in this specification, the reference position is the reference position of 12:00 (12:00).

[0239] More specifically, this reset mechanism 500 is designed to return each display 3 , 4 , 5 of the watch to its reference position.

[0240] In a non-limiting embodiment, for each display 3, 4, 5, the reset mechanism 500 includes a heart-shaped piece 401, 702, 703 that rotates integrally with the display 3, 4, 5, and the reset mechanism 500 includes at least one hammer 402, 701, which is arranged to abut against the heart-shaped piece 401, 702, 703 during activation of the reset mechanism 500; preferably, the hammer 402, 701 is returned by a hammer spring 403, and in normal operation, the hammer spring 403 tends to move the hammer 402, 701 away from the heart-shaped piece 401, 702, 703.

[0241] In a particular variant, hammer 402 , 701 is unique and common to all heart-pieces 401 , 702 , 703 included in watch 200 for the different horological variables to be adjusted.

[0242] Thus, while watch 200 is stopped, stop mechanism 20 controls the resetting of its displays by activating its resetting mechanism 500 , so as to return each display 3 , 4 , 5 to its reference position.

[0243] Therefore, each display 3, 4, 5 of the watch 200 instantly occupies a reference display position, for example, the twelve o'clock position.

[0244] Another transmission line is then driven by the table clock to apply a specific display to the watch; this driving is not continuous, but step-by-step. This other transmission line includes a second actuator 902 of the watch, which operates here in a reciprocating motion; this non-limiting embodiment is one of the feasible solutions for controlling the time of the watch.

[0245] Subsequently, via the watch's second actuator 902, the table clock 100 drives the watch's minute display 5 in a plurality of steps having a given value (e.g. two minutes) and thus indirectly drives the watch's hour display 4 via the watch's minute display 5 until the display on the watch matches the restart display position corresponding to the instantaneous precise time, which is the value of the instantaneous display visible on the table clock 100 plus at least one additional step, thus here plus two minutes.

[0246] This mechanism works in a similar way to a date corrector: the watch 200 has a corrector connected to the minute mobile, the table timepiece 100 actuates the watch's second actuator 902, which presses on this corrector the number of times required to reach the instantaneous time increased by the value of the step, here two minutes. This linear movement is similar to the operation of a bicycle pump. The realization of the reference point on the table timepiece is similar to that performed on demand by a minute repeater mechanism and senses the hour and minute snails usually included in table timepieces.

[0247] The two-minute step described is a non-limiting example and in this example, for two minutes the number of steps to be taken is variable between 0 and 359 steps (60 / 2*12). At this stage, the cannon or minute wheel of the watch is precisely positioned thanks to a star wheel (particularly but not limited to having 30 teeth); the advantage of a 15-tooth star wheel will be seen below. More generally, the cannon or minute wheel of the watch 200 is precisely positioned by a combination of a star wheel integral with the cannon or minute wheel and a jumper spring having one or more teeth, the number of teeth of the star wheel and the number of teeth of the jumper spring together defining the value of the predetermined step.

[0248] The operation of first actuator 901 of the watch can be used to ensure the re-energization of hammers 402 , 701 .

[0249] Then, table clock 100 waits for the next two minutes to pass so that at this precise moment corresponding to the previously set restart display position, the stop lever is released by first pusher 901, thereby allowing the watch to run at the exact time. Thanks to the seconds stopper, this time setting is very precise.

[0250] In fact, this passing of the following two minutes has the following effects: changing the state of the stop control mechanism 120, controlling the movement of the start / stop control transmission line, identifying the time setting end action, and controlling the transmission of pulses or torque to the stop mechanism 20 of the watch 200.

[0251] In the embodiment of the sympathetic table clock 100 comprising a first selection shaft 1 and at least one second drive shaft 2, the watch 200 recognizes the movement of one of the transmission lines in the time setting end position, the first upper semi-shaft 12 re-actuates the stop lever of the stop mechanism 20, which releases the resonator 10 and the watch 200, whose operation is instantly resumed.

[0252] In short, via the first interface, the table timepiece 100 stops the inertial mass 15 of the wristwatch 200 , in particular the balance wheel, which is achieved in particular via the seconds stop lever mechanism 25 .

[0253] Subsequently, by means of the second mechanism, the table clock 100 drives the watch minute display 5 of the watch 200 stepwise (here, in 2-minute steps), and thereby drives the watch hour display 4 of the watch 200, until these displays reach and jointly indicate the instantaneous precise time plus two minutes.

[0254] Then, the table clock 100 waits for the next two minutes to pass to release the stop lever, thereby allowing the watch 200 to run on time.

[0255] Therefore, the time setting of the watch is very precise.

[0256] In short, the step-by-step time setting method of the sympathetic watch 200 comprises the different steps described below.

[0257] 1A: Determine the value of the predetermined battery life that the watch 200 must have at all times when the table clock 100 is removed after the first energization.

[0258] 1B: Confirm the predetermined time setting step value.

[0259] 1C: Define reference positions for displays 3, 4, 5 of watch 200.

[0260] 1D: The connection mechanism is equipped with at least two different transmission lines, one for power or movement transmission and the other for selecting the function to be performed or the display variable to be adjusted, each transmission line including an interface with a table clock actuator in the table clock 100 and at least one watch actuator in the watch 200.

[0261] 1E: The watch 200 is placed in the receptacle 150 and in a transmission position that allows the table timepiece 100 to detect the presence of the watch 200 and, if the watch 200 is stopped when placed on the table timepiece 100, allows the table timepiece 100 to perform a first energization of the watch 200 to trigger the start of the watch 200.

[0262] 1F: The table timepiece 100 powers the wristwatch 200 so as to ensure a predetermined battery life of the wristwatch 200 when the wristwatch 200 is removed from the table timepiece 100 .

[0263] 1G: When the watch 200 is placed on the receptacle 150, the table clock 100 performs the time setting of the watch 200, either optionally at a predetermined time on the table clock 100, or according to a request made by the user acting on a control device 300 included in the table clock 100 or the watch 200, or according to the control of a timepiece movement 900 included in the table clock 100.

[0264] 1H: The table clock 100 positions a transmission line in a position corresponding to the time setting and actuates in successive steps (each having the value of this predetermined step) a transmission line capable of imparting to the internal time setting mechanism of the watch 200 any movement required to accurately reach the display of the current time.

[0265] 1I: As long as the watch 200 is on the table clock 100 , in the receptacle 150 , and in the transmission position, the table clock 100 keeps the watch 200 in operation.

[0266] 1J: More specifically, the table clock 100 and / or the watch 200 is equipped with a control device arranged to allow the user to deactivate the time setting function and the enabling function for storing the stopped watch on the table clock.

[0267] 1K: More specifically, the time setting is controlled step by step by a periodic mechanism connected to the rotation of the display of the table clock 100, or to an alarm or alarm-type mechanism set by the user.

[0268] 1L: More specifically, the sympathetic assembly 1000 is provided with a first transmission line, which includes a first actuator 501 of the table clock, which is arranged to cooperate with a first actuator 901 of the watch, and the first actuator 901 is used to control the start or stop of the watch, and the sympathetic assembly 1000 is provided with a second transmission line, which includes a second actuator 502 of the table clock, which is arranged to cooperate with a second actuator 902 of the watch, and the second actuator 902 provides positioning movement incrementally.

[0269] 1M: More specifically, the sympathetic assembly 1000 is provided with a first transmission line, which includes a first actuator 501 of the table clock, which is arranged to cooperate with a first actuator 901 of the watch, and the first actuator 901 is used to control the connection or disconnection of the display of the watch 200 relative to the resonator without stopping the resonator, and the sympathetic assembly 1000 is provided with a second transmission line, which includes a second actuator 502 of the table clock, which is arranged to cooperate with a second actuator 902 of the watch, and the second actuator 902 provides positioning movements incrementally.

[0270] 1N: More specifically, a single actuator is manufactured which constitutes both the first actuator 901 of the watch and the second actuator 902 of the watch.

[0271] 1O: More specifically, the watch 200 is equipped with a stop mechanism 20, and the table clock 100 is equipped with a stop control mechanism 120, which is configured to convert a step-by-step time setting control performed by a user or by the table clock 100 into a sequence, the first step of which is a control action of the stop mechanism 20 of the watch 200, and the stop control mechanism 120 of the table clock 100 is configured to control the movement of the transmission line to recognize the time setting action, and to control the transmission of pulses or torque to the stop mechanism 20 of the watch 200.

[0272] 1P: More specifically, in order to actuate the transmission line leading to the internal time setting mechanism of the watch 200 in successive steps, a time setting sequence is executed according to which the stop control mechanism 120 of the table timepiece 100 controls the stop mechanism 20 of the watch 200 to stop the resonator 10 before setting the time, and controls the reset mechanism 500 equipped with the watch 200 to immediately return the displays 3, 4; 5 of the watch 200 to their reference positions, and then controls the displays 3, 4, 5 to advance to a restart display position corresponding to the precise instantaneous time readable on the table timepiece 100 plus a value corresponding to one predetermined step or an integer number of predetermined steps applied by the mechanism in successive steps. And, when the table timepiece 100 passes the time corresponding to the restart display position, the state of the stop control mechanism 120 is changed, and the movement of the start / stop control transmission line is controlled to recognize the end of the time setting action, and the transmission of a pulse or torque to the stop mechanism 20 of the watch 200 is controlled to release the stop mechanism 20 and restart the resonator 10.

[0273] 1Q: More specifically, in order to perform a reset, the watch 200 recognizes the movement of the transmission line between the table clock 100 and the watch 200 in the time setting position, and the first actuator 901 of the watch actuates the stop mechanism 20, which stops the resonator 10 and the watch 200. The first actuator 901 of the watch constitutes a control mechanism for at least one hammer so that for each adjusted timepiece variable, through the cooperation of the hammer 402; 701 with the heart-shaped pieces 401, 702, 703, at least one hour display 4 is positioned, wherein the heart-shaped pieces 401, 702, 703 rotate integrally with the display and are carried by the minute wheel.

[0274] 1R: More specifically, in order to execute the time setting sequence, the table clock 100 drives another transmission line to apply a specific display on the watch 200, the other transmission line including a second actuator 902 of the watch operating in a reciprocating manner, and through the second actuator 902 of the watch, the table clock 100 drives the watch minute display 5 of the watch 200 in an integer number of predetermined steps, and drives the watch hour display 4 of the watch 200 through the watch minute display 5 until the display on the watch 200 corresponds to the restart display position.

[0275] 1S: More specifically, in order to perform a time setting sequence, table timepiece 100 is equipped with a mechanism for driving the hour and minute snails through movement 900 and, when requested, a mechanism for sensing the instantaneous hours and minutes like a minute repeater mechanism.

[0276] 1T: More specifically, in order to perform a time setting sequence, table timepiece 100 is equipped with a drive mechanism for driving a single minute snail through movement 900, which is driven at a speed of one revolution per twelve hours or one revolution per twenty-four hours, comprising a number of steps corresponding to the selected minute step multiplied by 12 or 24, and a mechanism for sensing the instantaneous minute when requested, like a minute repeater mechanism.

[0277] 1U: More specifically, a predetermined step of two minutes is selected and the number of steps to be taken is variable between 0 and 359 steps, during which the cannon or minute wheel of watch 200 is precisely positioned thanks to a 30-tooth or 15-tooth star wheel, which can be formed by the cannon itself.

[0278] 1V: More specifically, the minute wheel or pinion of watch 200 is precisely positioned by a combination of a star wheel integral with the minute wheel and a jumper spring having one or more teeth, the number of teeth of the star wheel and the number of teeth of the jumper spring together defining the value of the predetermined step.

[0279] 1W: More specifically, a table clock 100 including a first selection shaft 1 and at least one second drive shaft 2 is used, and a watch 200 is arranged to recognize the movement of one of the transmission lines at the time end setting position, and includes a control stop mechanism 20 to release the first upper half shaft 12 of the resonator 10.

[0280] A second variant, called periodic impulse winding and in the time setting function, involves the periodic winding of watch 200 when it is in receptacle 150 of table timepiece 100 , with an energy value corresponding to the duration of one cycle plus the safety duration.

[0281] The overall goal is the same as the first step-by-step time setting variation.

[0282] In an advantageous embodiment, when the time is set on the watch at the request of the user or at the request of the time base of table clock 100, the same winding as that performed at each cycle is also triggered to ensure the operation of watch 200 after the time is set. This winding is then performed before the time setting operation.

[0283] This principle requires the presence of a safety mechanism at the watch 200, such as a barrel of the sliding flange type, to prevent the barrel spring from breaking when overloaded. In a more complex embodiment, the power reserve measurement mechanism allows preventing unnecessary or destructive barrel winding.

[0284] For example, and in a non-limiting manner, for a power value greater than the period of periodic winding, for example a power value of thirteen hours, periodic winding is performed with a period of twelve hours, thus twice a day, in order to have a battery life of thirteen hours.

[0285] The execution of the periodic type of winding can be done upon request by the user at the control means 300, and / or automatically, that is to say controlled by the table timepiece 100, in particular by a mechanism connected to the rotation of the displays 104, 105 of the table timepiece 100. The control performed by the table timepiece 100 can be periodic or connected to an auxiliary mechanism, an alarm mechanism or an alarm-type mechanism set by the user; this control performed by the table timepiece 100 is only performed when the watch 200 is present in the receptacle 150 in the transmission position.

[0286] The execution of the periodic type of winding can be triggered by the action of the user during the time setting request, or by the control of the table clock 100 itself for the same object.

[0287] More specifically, in this example, through one of the transmission lines between the table clock and the watch or through a third interface such as a crown, the table clock 100 drives the winding gear train of the watch 200 to rotate by a number of revolutions equivalent to thirteen hours of battery life. This battery life allows the watch 200 to operate while the user is wearing his or her watch immediately, as long as the watch is equipped with an automatic winding mechanism that ensures additional power, even if the watch 200 is previously unwound before a time setting request.

[0288] If the watch 200 is automatic, it will continue to be powered while being worn.

[0289] If the watch 200 remains located in its seat 150 on the table clock 100 , it continues to run until the next periodic winding, which in this advantageous example is after twelve hours.

[0290] It should be noted that in extreme cases the winding level may drop so that the timekeeping performance deteriorates, but if the winding cycle is coupled to the time setting cycle, this loss is not harmful to the user.

[0291] It should also be noted that after approximately 50 cycles the maximum energy of the watch will be reached, e.g. 60 hours, so the watch will run continuously between 48-60 hours of energy and the barrel flange will be caused to slide two hours per day, which is much lower than normal wear in an automatic watch and will not produce excessive wear on the mechanism.

[0292] This cyclical winding is very simple and preserves the power reserve mechanism of the watch while ensuring the benefit of the user.

[0293] In short, the method of winding such a sympathetic watch 200 by means of periodic pulses comprises the following different steps.

[0294] 2A: Determine the energizing cycle and, when the watch is in the receptacle 150 , perform periodic winding of the watch 200 with a period equal to the energizing cycle, wherein the energizing value corresponds to the duration of the energizing cycle plus the safety duration.

[0295] 2B: More specifically, during each energizing cycle, or during the time setting operation of the table clock 100 on the watch 200, or when a request is made through the user's operation of the control device 300, or under the control of the watch movement 900 included in the table clock 100, winding identical to the periodic winding is performed to ensure that the watch 200 continues to operate after the time setting operation, and the winding is performed before the time setting operation.

[0296] 2C: More specifically, as long as the watch 200 is located in the receptacle 150 on the table timepiece 100 and in the transmission position, the table timepiece 100 keeps the watch 200 operating.

[0297] 2D: The table clock 100 and / or the watch 200 is equipped with a control device arranged to allow the user to deactivate the time setting function and the enabling function for storing the stopped watch on the table clock.

[0298] 2E: The watch is equipped with a safety mechanism, sliding flange barrel or power reserve measuring mechanism to prevent the breakage of the barrel spring due to overload and to prevent unnecessary or harmful winding of the barrel.

[0299] In particular, a twelve-hour empowerment cycle was chosen.

[0300] 2F: More specifically, a 13-hour energizing value is selected, which includes a 12-hour energizing period and a 1-hour safety duration, so as to set a total battery life of 13 hours.

[0301] 2G: More specifically, a periodic type of automatic winding is selected, which is controlled by the table clock 100, or periodically by a mechanism connected to the rotation of the display of the table clock 100, or by the triggering of an auxiliary mechanism adjusted by the user at a moment defined by the user in an alarm mechanism or an alarm-type mechanism.

[0302] 2H: More specifically, the periodic type of winding is triggered by the user's action during the time setting request, or by the time setting control of the desk clock 100 .

[0303] 2I: The table clock 100 drives the winding gear train of the watch 200 through one of the transmission lines or through a third interface that controls the rotation of the crown included in the watch 200, with a number of revolutions sufficient to constitute an energizing value equal to the sum of the energizing cycle and the safety duration, thereby allowing the watch 200 to run immediately even if the user wears the watch 200 immediately and even if the watch 200 has been unwound in advance before the time setting request.

[0304] 2J: More specifically, the energizing cycle is reduced to a threshold at which the chronometric performance of the watch 200 deteriorates, and the winding cycle is combined with the time setting cycle so that the loss of chronometric performance is not harmful to the user.

[0305] More specifically, a connection mechanism including at least two different transmission lines is generated between the table clock 100 and the wristwatch 200 .

[0306] More specifically, the sympathetic assembly 1000 is formed to have a watch 200, which includes at least one resonator 10, a display gear train and a final gear train, and a stop mechanism 20 configured to stop the operation of the resonator 10, or a coupling mechanism that allows the display to be separated from the final gear train, or both such a stop mechanism 20 and such a coupling mechanism, and the watch 200 includes at least one hour display 4 and at least one minute display 5.

[0307] A third variant, called relative time setting, involves the time setting being performed on request and automatically controlled by the desk clock 100 periodically, for example twice a day.

[0308] The overall goal is the same as the first variation of step-by-step time settings.

[0309] In each cycle, the table clock 100 drives the displays 4, 5 of the watch 200 backwards by a value which ensures that the displays are switched to the 12 o'clock 0 position, for example 13 hours for a time setting with an hour display on 12 hours. During the passage of the reference position of 12 o'clock 0, each display 4, 5 is blocked by a pawl. More specifically, this reference position is adjustable and the blocking position of the pawl specific to at least one display 4, 5 (more specifically each display 4, 5) is also adjustable.

[0310] The table clock 100 drives the displays 4, 5 of the watch to the correct time, accurate to the order of ±20 seconds.

[0311] This time setting can be done on request and periodically and automatically, either at the request of the user on the control means 300 and / or can be done automatically, that is to say controlled by the table clock 100, in particular by a mechanism connected to the rotation of the displays 104, 105 of the table clock 100. The control performed by the table clock 100 can be periodic or connected to an auxiliary mechanism set by the user, an alarm mechanism or an alarm-type mechanism; this control performed by the table clock 100 is performed only when the watch 200 is present in the receptacle 150 in the transmission position.

[0312] Through a crown-type or similar interface, the table timepiece 100 drives the minute display 5 of the watch and, through said minute display, the hour display 4 of the watch in an anti-clockwise direction (abbreviated form SIAM), corresponding to thirteen hours, thereby ensuring the passage of a reference position in the hours, in particular twelve o'clock zero. When passing through the twelve o'clock zero position, or advantageously when passing through a neighboring position known as the ready position, for example the 12:15 position, the pawl is unlocked and blocks the minute display in the reference position (in particular 12:00). During the thirteen hours of anti-clockwise travel, the driving of the hour table timepiece continues on the friction system. This principle is in contrast to the principle that allows the striking time of the alarm to be precisely adjusted at a precise minute by combining two cams, one of which is the hour cam and includes an opening corresponding to the lapse of approximately a quarter of an hour before the time scheduled to perform the striking, which opening is arranged to cooperate with a pin for continued driving by the movement of only the minute cam, which triggers the alarm at the precise minute set in advance, as can be read in document EP2073076B1 in the name of MONTRES BREGUET.

[0313] Then, through an appropriate interface, the table clock 100 drives the minute display of the watch 5 in a normal clockwise direction (abbreviated as SAM), and through the minute display drives the hour display 4 of the watch, until they reach the correct time. It should be noted that the time setting accuracy is highly dependent on the backlash and out of truth in the time setting gear train, estimated to be about + / - 15 seconds to 20 seconds per minute.

[0314] More specifically, the reference position and / or the ready position as well as the blocking position of at least one pawl, in particular each pawl, are adjustable.

[0315] In short, the relative time setting method of the interactive watch 200 includes the following steps.

[0316] 3A: Defines the reference position for displays 3, 4, and 5 of the watch 200.

[0317] 3B: Time setting is performed upon request by a user's action on the control device 300 included in the desk clock 100 or the wristwatch 200 , or is periodically and automatically performed by control of the desk clock 100 .

[0318] 3C: To perform a relative time setting, the table timepiece 100 drives the displays 4, 5 of the watch backwards in the counterclockwise direction, a stroke long enough to ensure that the displays 4, 5 pass through the reference position.

[0319] 3D: For a watch 200 showing a 12-hour display, a travel value greater than 12 hours is selected, in particular but not exclusively for twice-daily time settings.

[0320] 3E: More specifically, the watch 200 is equipped, in particular but not limitatively, with a pawl for each of its displays 4 , 5 , arranged to block at least one display 4 , 5 when the latter is switched to a position corresponding to a reference position.

[0321] 3F: More specifically, the control device 300 is equipped with an adjustment device to adjust the blocking position of the pawl dedicated to at least one display, or to adjust the blocking position of the pawl dedicated to each display.

[0322] More specifically, the control device 300 is equipped with an adjustment device for adjusting the reference position.

[0323] 3G: More specifically, a periodic type of automatic time setting controlled by the table clock 100 is selected, which is periodically controlled by a mechanism connected to the rotation of the display of the table clock 100, or by triggering an auxiliary mechanism set by the user at a moment defined by the user in an alarm mechanism or an alarm-type mechanism.

[0324] 3H: More specifically, the periodic time setting is triggered by the user's action during the time setting request or by the time setting controller 100 .

[0325] 3I: More specifically, in the counterclockwise direction, the table timepiece 100 drives the minute display 5 of the watch through the interface, and drives the hour display 4 of the watch through the minute display, so as to block the minute display in the reference position, and the hour drive performed by the table timepiece 100 continues on the friction system.

[0326] 3J: More specifically, then, through a suitable interface, the table clock 100 now drives the minute display 5 of the watch in a normal clockwise direction and, through said minute display, drives the hour display 4 of the watch until they reach the correct time.

[0327] 3K: More specifically, a ready position close to the reference position is defined, the pawl is unlocked when passing through the ready position, and the control device 300 is equipped with an adjustment device for adjusting the ready position.

[0328] 3L: More specifically, the sympathetic assembly 1000 is equipped with a first transmission line and a second transmission line, the first transmission line includes a first actuator 501 of the table clock, the first actuator 501 is arranged to cooperate with a first actuator 901 of the watch, the first actuator 901 is used to control the coupling or decoupling of the display of the watch 200 relative to the resonator 10 without stopping the resonator 10, and the second transmission line includes a second actuator 502 of the table clock, the second actuator 502 is arranged to cooperate with a second actuator 902 of the watch, and the second actuator 902 provides a positioning movement.

[0329] 3M: More specifically, the watch 200 is equipped with a stop mechanism 20 to keep the inertial mass 15 of the resonator 10 stopped during time setting.

[0330] 3N: More specifically, watch 200 is equipped with a coupling mechanism for activating display 4 without inertial mass 15 of resonator 10 being stopped during time setting.

[0331] In a fourth variant, called winding by relative time setting, the winding takes place during the thirteen hours of counterclockwise rotation of the relative time setting of the watch as described above. Similarly, it is performed twice a day, on demand and automatically. The winding of the watch is ensured for thirteen hours by the counterclockwise rotation of the display 4, 5 of the watch for thirteen hours.

[0332] The fourth variant allows time setting and winding with a single rotary interface.

[0333] The time setting function is triggered by the user acting on the clock (on demand) or by a (periodic) rotating mechanism connected to the clock display.

[0334] Through the crown type interface or similar interface, the table clock 100 drives the minute display 5 of the watch and the hour display 4 of the watch in the counterclockwise direction for a time equivalent to thirteen hours of relative time setting. This rotation can be used to wind the barrel, advantageously winding for 13 hours.

[0335] Two solutions are proposed:

[0336] - In addition to rotating the display in a counterclockwise direction, the interface also drives the manual winding gear train;

[0337] - Alternatively, the final gear train includes a pawl movement that allows the barrel to be wound during the reverse rotation of the display.

[0338] The first alternative is easy to implement. It includes a pawl system so that clockwise rotation of the relative time-setting display is possible, but the pawl system is not in the final gear train.

[0339] The second alternative is interesting because it only requires a pawl wheel in the final gear train. The time setting friction must allow the torque to be transmitted from the winding; a typical cannon torque is about 1 N.mm and a typical cannon torque for maximum winding is 3 N.mm. The coupling system can replace the traditional time setting friction.

[0340] The invention allows a 13-hour winding duration to be guaranteed during on-demand time setting, as well as a 13-hour winding duration to be guaranteed during periodic time setting.

[0341] In short, the method of winding such a sympathetic watch 200 by relative time setting includes the following steps.

[0342] 4A: Defines the reference position of the display of the watch 200 .

[0343] 4B: Winding is performed by time setting performed on request according to the user's action on the control device 300 included in the table clock 100 or the watch 200, or by time setting periodically controlled automatically by the table clock 100, and, in order to perform relative time setting allowing winding, the table clock 100 drives the displays 4, 5 of the watch backward in the counterclockwise direction by a stroke long enough to ensure that the displays 4, 5 pass through the reference position.

[0344] 4C: More specifically, for a watch 200 presenting a 12-hour display, in particular but not limitingly for twice-daily time settings, the stroke is chosen to have a value greater than 12 hours.

[0345] 4D: More specifically, the watch 200 is equipped with a pawl for each of its displays 4, 5, which is arranged to block the display 4, 5 when the display 4, 5 is switched to a position corresponding to the reference position.

[0346] 4E: More specifically, the control device 300 is equipped with an adjustment device to adjust the blocking position of the pawl dedicated to at least one display, or to adjust the blocking position of the pawl dedicated to each display.

[0347] 4F: More specifically, the control device 300 is equipped with an adjustment device for adjusting the reference position.

[0348] 4G: More specifically, a periodic automatic time setting controlled by the table clock 100 is selected, which is periodically controlled by a mechanism connected to the rotation of the display of the table clock 100, or by triggering an auxiliary mechanism set by the user at a moment defined by the user in an alarm or alarm type mechanism.

[0349] 4H: More specifically, the periodic time setting is triggered by the user's action during the time setting request or by the time setting control of the desk clock 100 .

[0350] 4I: More specifically, in the counterclockwise direction, the table timepiece 100 drives the minute display 5 of the watch through the interface, and drives the hour display 4 of the watch through the minute display to block the minute display in the reference position, and the hour drive performed by the table timepiece 100 continues on the friction system to ensure the defined winding. In particular, a preparation position close to the reference position is defined, and the pawl is unlocked when passing through the preparation position so as to block the minute display.

[0351] 4J: More specifically, during counterclockwise rotation of the display, the interface winds the barrel. The pawl is located outside the final gear train, and in addition to the display, the interface also drives a manual winding gear train included in the watch 200, or the final gear train includes a pawl moving piece that allows the barrel to be wound during reverse rotation of the display through the display gear train and a portion of the final gear train located between the pawl moving piece and the barrel.

[0352] In a fifth variation, referred to as the permanent time setting variation, time setting occurs only upon request, like winding.

[0353] In this variant, the watch 200 must be equipped with a stop mechanism 20 designed to stop the operation of the resonator 10, in particular by means of an arm or a leaf spring or another actuator supported on the inertial mass 15 or on a suitable element of the resonator. More specifically, this stop mechanism 20 is a stop-seconds mechanism 25 including a stop lever.

[0354] The stop lever is activated.

[0355] The clock drives the displays backwards for thirteen hours, and they are blocked by a pawl as they pass a reference position (specifically 12:00).

[0356] This thirteen-hour reverse rotation also ensures that the watch is wound just as before.

[0357] The clock then drives the display to that hour with an accuracy of approximately ±20 seconds.

[0358] The clock then continues to drive the display until the watch is unlocked on the clock.

[0359] Unlocking the watch on a table clock releases the stop lever.

[0360] This fifth variant avoids the continuous operation of the watch (except for the display), daily winding and time setting, these functions being performed only once, from the moment the watch is requested to be used.

[0361] The time setting function is triggered only by the user's action on the desk clock (upon request).

[0362] Via a second interface (push-button type), the table clock stops the watch and disengages the display (pinion wheel coupling).

[0363] Through the first interface (crown type), the table timepiece drives the minute display and, through said minute display, the hour display in the counterclockwise direction for the equivalent of thirteen hours, thereby ensuring, in a manner similar to the fourth variant, that the hour is switched to a reference position, in particular 12:00, and that a minimum winding of a power reserve greater than twelve hours is ensured, in particular with a value of thirteen hours of power reserve. In reverse operation, when the reference position (in particular 12:00) is approached, for example when passing from the 12:15 position or the like, the pawl is unlocked and blocks the minute display in the reference position (in particular 12:00); the counterclockwise thirteen-hour drive of the table timepiece continues on the friction system.

[0364] Then, through the first interface, the table clock drives the minute display and through it the hour display until they reach the correct time. It should be noted that the time setting accuracy is highly dependent on the backlash and error (out of truth) in the time setting gear train, estimated to be + / - 20 seconds per minute.

[0365] Subsequently, as long as the watch is not unlocked from the table clock in order to be worn, the table clock drives the display at the real speed via the first interface.

[0366] When the watch is unlocked so as to be worn by the user, the table clock releases the stop lever and the display clutch coupling via the second interface and the watch becomes independent again.

[0367] The advantage of the present invention is that the running wear of the watch when the watch is on the table clock is avoided.

[0368] It also guarantees at least 13 hours of battery life, regardless of when the watch is taken away.

[0369] In brief, the method of winding such a sympathetic watch 200 by permanent time setting comprises the following steps.

[0370] 5A: Defines the reference position of the display of the watch 200 .

[0371] 5B: Time setting is performed only upon request based on the user's action on the control device 300 included in the table clock 100 or the watch 200, or the time setting is automatically and periodically controlled by the table clock 100, and in order to set the time, the table clock 100 drives the displays 4, 5 of the watch backward in the counterclockwise direction with a sufficiently long stroke to ensure that the displays 4, 5 pass through the reference position; or the table clock 100 controls a device of the watch 200 that is arranged to ensure that the displays are shifted to the reference position with the help of a heart-shaped piece.

[0372] 5C: In the counterclockwise direction, the table clock 100 drives the minute display 5 of the watch through the interface, and drives the hour display 4 of the watch through the minute display, so as to block the minute display in the reference position, and the drive of the table clock 100 for the hours continues on the friction system, and then, through the appropriate interface, the table clock 100 now drives the minute display 5 of the watch in the normal clockwise direction, and drives the hour display 4 of the watch through the minute display, until they reach the precise time in continuous rotation. More specifically, a ready position close to the reference position (when passing through the ready position, the pawl is unlocked) is used for this blocking of the minute display.

[0373] 5D: Before displays 4, 5 are driven to the reference position, the user's action on control device 300 actuates stop mechanism 20 to stop the operation of resonator 10, and after displays 4, 5 of watch 200 have reached the instantaneous time, as long as watch 200 is in the transmission position in receptacle 150, table timepiece 100 drives displays 4, 5 and, by removing watch 200 from receptacle 150, watch 200 is separated from table timepiece 100 and release of stop mechanism 20 occurs to allow operation of resonator 10.

[0374] 5E: Therefore, the displays 4, 5 are driven in the counterclockwise direction to the reference position.

[0375] 5F: When the user acts on the control 300 , the table clock 100 actuates the stop mechanism 20 through the all-or-nothing interface to stop the operation of the resonator 10 .

[0376] 5G: More specifically, in order to drive the displays 4, 5 backward, the table clock 100 drives the displays 4, 5 through the motion transmission interface, and after the displays 4, 5 reach the instantaneous time, as long as the watch 200 is in the transmission position in the receptacle 150, the table clock 100 drives the displays 4, 5 at the true speed in the normal clockwise direction, and, by removing the watch 200 from the receptacle 150, the watch 200 is separated from the table clock 100, and the connection between the motion transmission interface and the displays 4, 5 is disconnected.

[0377] 5H: More specifically, for a watch 200 exhibiting a 12-hour display, a stroke having a value greater than 12 hours is selected, in particular but not exclusively for twice-daily time settings.

[0378] 5I: More specifically, the watch 200 is equipped with a pawl for each of its displays 4, 5, which is arranged to block the display 4, 5 when the display 4, 5 is switched to a position corresponding to the reference position.

[0379] 5J: More specifically, the control device 300 is equipped with an adjustment device to adjust the blocking position of the pawl dedicated to at least one display, or to adjust the blocking position of the pawl dedicated to each display.

[0380] 5K: More specifically, the control device 300 is equipped with an adjustment device for adjusting the reference position.

[0381] 5L: More specifically, a permanent automatic time setting trigger controlled by the table clock 100 is selected, which is periodically controlled by a mechanism connected to the rotation of the display of the table clock 100, or by triggering an auxiliary mechanism set by the user at a moment defined by the user in an alarm type mechanism.

[0382] 5M: More specifically, this permanent time setting is triggered by a user's action during a time setting request, or by a time setting control of the desk clock 100 .

[0383] 5N: More specifically, the control device 300 is equipped with an adjustment device for adjusting the preparation position.

[0384] 5O: More specifically, during the permanent time setting that allows the winding up, the winding up is executed upon request only during the period when the user applies an action to the control device 300.

[0385] The purpose of the sixth variant, called acquisition of data for setting the time on request, is to allow reading the time displayed by the clock and transmitting the information to a watch within the framework of the operating mode of the sympathetic clock described in the first, third and fifth variants above. Figures 8 to 12 Such data acquisition is shown on a desk clock for on-demand time setting.

[0386] This sixth variant uses a mechanism that allows reading the difference between the current time and a reference time, which for all the described variants is arbitrarily chosen and is, without limitation, 12:00, and that also allows information on the value of this difference to be transmitted to the watch in order to index the watch after returning its display to a reference position, in particular 12:00. Advantageously, this transmission can give the exact deviation, or the sum of the deviation and the offset required for setting the time according to the seconds signal.

[0387] The sixth variant is explained here in a similar manner to the first variant called step-by-step time setting, and it can be seen that it also applies to the third and fifth variants.

[0388] Recall that, according to a first variant, the time setting function is triggered by an action of the user on the table clock (according to a request at the control device 300) or by a mechanism connected to the (periodic) rotation of the table clock display. Through a first interface, the table clock stops the resonator 10, in particular the balance wheel 15 of the watch (stopping the balance lever mechanism), and actuates the hammer mechanism which returns the hour display of the watch from 4 o'clock to 12 o'clock and, through the hour display, the minute display 5 of the watch to 00 minutes. Then, via a second interface (button), the table clock drives the minute display 5 of the watch and, through the minute display, the hour display 4 of the watch in steps of two minutes until these displays 4 and 5 reach and indicate the exact time plus a non-limiting two-minute step. This function makes it possible to ensure the re-energization of the hammer. During this phase, the minute wheel is precisely positioned thanks to the star wheel, in particular a 30-tooth or 15-tooth star wheel. The table clock then waits for the next two minutes to pass in order to release the stop lever and allow the watch to run on time.

[0389] The first embodiment of this sixth variation includes a single cam 601 at the table timepiece 100 , and performs step-by-step time setting.

[0390] Table clock 100 comprises a snail cam 601 which rotates once in 12 hours and which comprises 360 abutments 6010 on its periphery, one abutment every two minutes. This cam is integral with the display of the table clock (one rotation in twelve hours).

[0391] Table timepiece 100 comprises a feeler 602, in particular a rocker, comprising, at a first end, a rack 603 and, at an opposite second end, a feeler finger 604 with a beak 605. Said feeler finger is retained by default in a rest position corresponding to a reference time plus a certain offset corresponding to possible gear train play and possible additional jumps allowing the time setting function to be implemented with stop seconds according to the first variant. Advantageously, feeler 602 is retained by an adjusting eccentric (not shown) so that the watchmaker can easily compensate for these play.

[0392] According to the teaching of application EP20158326.7 in the name of MONTRES BREGUET, the adjustment can also advantageously be carried out using a fine-adjustment rack.

[0393] When the user requests a time setting, or when the clock itself requests such a time setting, the proposed time setting cycle comprises a phase of bringing the watch to a reference position (eg 12:00).

[0394] The stem 602 carrying the stem finger 604 is subjected to a resetting device, in particular an elastic resetting device, such as a spring.

[0395] Once this approach to the reference position has been carried out, the table timepiece 100 releases the stem 602, which is rotated by said resetting means not shown in the figure. The stem 602 rotates until it comes to rest on one of the 360 ​​abutments 6010 of the cam 601. This rotation corresponds exactly to the number of two-minute steps that separate the reference time from the time displayed on the table timepiece.

[0396] In a non-limiting manner, this rotation is transmitted to the watch and its display or its minute display via an interface, in particular a reciprocating type interface. Alternatively, the interface may also be rotatable, rather than reciprocating.

[0397] At the end of this function, table timepiece 100 reenergizes and returns stem 602 to its rest position, by means of a mechanism similar to known grand sonnerie mechanisms, and is ready for a new function.

[0398] The second embodiment of this sixth variation includes two cams 610 and 620 in the table timepiece 100 , and performs step-by-step time setting.

[0399] The 360 ​​position cam used in the first embodiment is in practice a difficult element to manufacture and would necessarily be bulky even in the case of a table clock.

[0400] The operation of this second embodiment is similar to that of the first single-cam model, but the difficulties of manufacturing the cams are compensated: the table timepiece 100 therefore comprises two cams: a first hour cam 610 which makes one revolution in 12 hours and comprises on its circumference 12 abutments 6100, one for each hour; a second minute cam 620 which makes one revolution in one hour and comprises 30 abutments 6200, one for each two minutes. These cams are integral with the table timepiece displays, namely respectively with the hour display 104 (one revolution in twelve hours) and the minute display 105 (one revolution in one hour).

[0401] Table timepiece 100 also comprises two feelers: a first feeler 630 arranged to cooperate with first hour cam 610, and a second feeler 640 arranged to cooperate with second minute cam 620. These two feelers are held by default in a rest position corresponding, for first hour feeler 630, to the reference time plus an offset corresponding to a possible gear train backlash, and, for second minute feeler 640, to the reference time plus a possible additional jump allowing a time-setting function according to a first variant with stop-seconds mechanism 25.

[0402] Once the watch 200 is set to the reference time, the table timepiece 100 releases the stems 630 and 640 until they come to rest on their respective cams 610, 620. This rotation is transmitted to the interface and the watch 200, in particular via a differential gear train 680, one of which has a ratio of 1 / 12 relative to the other, so as to accumulate the values ​​of the two cams. The output of this differential 680 is arranged to drive the second actuator 502, in particular but not by way of limitation, via a second control cam 684.

[0403] More specifically, the second actuator 502 includes a crank and a connecting rod, which are arranged to push and pull a second control rod 512 included in the second actuator 502, thereby giving the second control rod 512 a reciprocating motion for setting the time of the watch 200. Optionally, the second control rod 512 is reset toward the second cam 684 by a second elastic reset device 513.

[0404] In a variant, table timepiece 100 comprises at least one electromechanical or electronic movement arranged to control the movement of an output mobile arranged to drive such second actuator 502 , in particular but not by way of limitation, by means of second control cam 684 .

[0405] This rotation is transmitted to watch 200 and its minute display 5 via the interface.

[0406] At the end of this function, table clock 100 reenergizes the two feelers 630 and 640 and returns them to their rest position, by a mechanism similar to the known grand sonnerie mechanisms, and is ready for a new function.

[0407] In short, the method for acquiring data on the table clock 100 to set the time of the watch 200 upon request comprises the following different steps.

[0408] 6A: Defines the reference position of the display of the watch 200 .

[0409] 6B: When the watch 200 is placed on the receptacle 150, or when switching to a predetermined time on the table clock 100, or when a request is made by the user to the action of the control device 300 included in the table clock 100 or the watch 200, or according to the control of the clock movement 900 included in the table clock 100, the table clock 100 performs the time setting of the watch 200, and, by implementing a reading mechanism at the table clock 100 to read the time displayed by the table clock 100 so as to transmit the time information to the watch 200, the reading mechanism reads the deviation between the current time and the reference time, and is configured to transmit information on the value of the deviation to the watch 200 so as to index the watch after the display 4, 5 of the watch is placed in the reference position.

[0410] 6C: More specifically, the reading mechanism is arranged to transmit information of said value or of the precise deviation or of the correction deviation which is the sum of said deviation and the offset required for time setting according to the seconds signal.

[0411] 6D: More specifically, a predetermined time setting step value is determined, and the table timepiece 100 positions a transmission line at a position corresponding to the time setting, and actuates a transmission line at each predetermined step value in successive steps, which is capable of imparting any movement required to accurately realize the display of the current time to the time setting mechanism inside the watch 200. And, in order to actuate the time setting mechanism inside the watch 200 by the successive steps of the transmission line, a time setting sequence is performed, according to which the stop control mechanism 120 of the table timepiece 100 controls the stop mechanism 20 of the watch 200 to stop the resonator 10 or to disengage the final gear train from the display gear train before setting the time, and controls the reset mechanism 500 included in the watch 200 to instantly return the displays 3, 4, 5 of the watch 200 to their reference positions.

[0412] 6E: The display 3, 4, 5 is then controlled to advance in successive steps to a restart display position corresponding to the precise instantaneous time readable on the table clock 100, plus the corresponding value of one predetermined step or an integral number of predetermined steps applied by the mechanism.

[0413] 6F: Then, when the table clock 100 switches to the time corresponding to the restart display position, the state of the stop control mechanism 120 is changed, and the movement of the start / stop control transmission line is controlled to recognize the action of the end of time setting, and the transmission of pulses or torque to the stop mechanism 20 of the watch 200 is controlled to release the stop mechanism 20 and restart the resonator 10 or connect the final gear train with the display gear train.

[0414] 6G: More specifically, in order to perform the reset, the watch 200 recognizes the movement of the transmission line between the table clock 100 and the watch 200 in the time setting position and uses such a watch 200: the first actuator 901 of the watch actuates the stop mechanism 20 for stopping the resonator 10 and the watch 200, and this first actuator 901 of the watch constitutes a mechanism for controlling at least one hammer so that, in particular for each timepiece variable adjusted, at least one hour display 4 and at least one minute display 5 are positioned in a reference position through the cooperation of the hammer 402, 701 and the heart-shaped piece 401, 702, 703 that rotates integrally with one of the displays (more specifically but not limitatively, carried by the minute wheel).

[0415] 6H: More specifically, in order to execute the time setting sequence, the table clock 100 drives another transmission line to apply a specific display to the watch 200, and the other transmission line includes a second actuator 902 of the watch equipped with the watch 200, and the second actuator 902 operates in a reciprocating manner. With the help of the second actuator 902 of the watch, the table clock 100 drives the minute display 5 of the watch 200 through an integer number of predetermined steps, and drives the hour display 4 of the watch 200 through the minute display 5 of the watch until the display on the watch 200 corresponds to the restart display position.

[0416] 6I: More specifically, in order to carry out the time setting sequence, table timepiece 100 is equipped with a mechanism for driving the hour and minute snails through movement 900 , and a mechanism for sensing the instantaneous hours and minutes upon request.

[0417] 6J: More specifically, in order to carry out the time setting sequence, table timepiece 100 is equipped with a mechanism for driving, via movement 900, a single minute snail driven at a rate of one revolution per twelve hours or one revolution per twenty-four hours, comprising a number of steps corresponding to the selected minute steps multiplied by 12 or 24, and a mechanism for sensing the instantaneous minute.

[0418] 6K: More specifically, a predetermined step of two minutes is selected and the number of steps to be performed is variable between 0 and 359 steps, during which the cannon or minute wheel of watch 200 is precisely positioned thanks to a 30-tooth or 15-tooth star wheel, which can be formed by the cannon itself.

[0419] 6L: More specifically, the minute wheel or pinion of watch 200 is precisely positioned by a combination of a star wheel integral with the minute wheel and a jumper spring having one or more teeth, the number of teeth of the star wheel and the number of teeth of the jumper spring jointly defining the value of the predetermined step.

[0420] 6M: More specifically, when table timepiece 100 drives minute display 5 of the watch, it also ensures at least partial reenergization of at least one hammer 402 , 701 or each hammer 402 , 701 .

[0421] 6N: More specifically, in order to perform the sensing of the instantaneous hours and minutes, a table clock 100 is used: the table clock 100 comprises a single snail cam 601 which rotates once in twelve hours and comprises three hundred and sixty abutments 6010 on its periphery, that is to say one abutment every two minutes, the single snail cam 601 being integral with the display of the table clock 100 which rotates once in twelve hours, and the table clock 100 comprising a feeler 602 acted upon by elastic reset means, the feeler 602 comprising a rack 603 at a first end and a feeler finger 604 with a beak 605 at an opposite second end, the feeler 602 being held in a rest position by default, the rest position The stop position corresponds to the reference time plus a positive or zero offset corresponding to possible gear train play and to possible additional jumps allowing the time setting function to be performed with stop seconds, and, when the user requests a time setting, or when table timepiece 100 requests a time setting, the time setting cycle begins with a phase in which watch 100 reaches the reference position and, once this reaching of the reference position has been carried out, table timepiece 100 releases feeler stem 602 which rotates until it abuts against one of the abutments 6010 of cam 601, this rotation corresponding exactly to the number of steps separating the reference time from the time displayed on table timepiece 100.

[0422] 60: More specifically, at the end of the function, table clock 100 re-energizes stem 602 and returns it to its rest position and is ready for a new function.

[0423] 6P: More specifically, in order to perform the sensing of the instantaneous hour and minute, a table clock 100 is used: the table clock 100 includes a first hour snail cam 610 and a second minute snail cam 620, the first hour snail cam 610 rotates once in twelve hours and includes twelve abutments 6100 on its circumference, one abutment for each hour, and the second minute snail cam 620 rotates once in one hour and includes thirty abutments 6200, one abutment for each two minutes, the cams 610 and 620 are respectively fixed to the hour display 104 of the table clock that rotates once in twelve hours and the minute display 105 of the table clock that rotates once in one hour, the table clock 100 includes a first feeler 630 arranged to cooperate with the first hour cam 610 and a second feeler 640 arranged to cooperate with the second minute cam 620, the first feeler 630 and the second feeler 640 being kept in a rest position by default , for the first hour feeler 630, this rest position corresponds to the reference time plus a positive or zero offset corresponding to a possible gear train backlash, and for the second minute feeler 640, this rest position corresponds to the reference time plus a possible additional jump allowing the time setting function to be utilized using the stop-seconds mechanism 25, and, when the user requests to set the time, or when the table timepiece 100 requests a time setting, the time setting cycle begins with a phase for bringing the watch 200 to the reference position, and once this reaching of the reference position has been carried out, the table timepiece 100 releases the first feeler 630 and the second feeler 640 until they come to rest on the respective cams 610, 620 by a rotation which is transmitted to the interface and the minute display 5 of the watch 200 via the differential gear train 680, one of which has a ratio of 1 / 12 with respect to the other, so as to accumulate the values ​​of the two cams 610, 620.

[0424] 6Q: More specifically, at the end of the function, table timepiece 100 reenergizes first tactile stem 630 and second tactile stem 640 and returns them to their rest position and is ready for a new function.

[0425] A seventh variant of the base time setting, called display, is provided by Figures 13 to 18 It is shown that it proposes a solution for the function of returning the display of the watch 200 to the reference position (especially 12:00), which is a function necessary for realizing the above-mentioned first, third and fifth variations.

[0426] This first shift in relation to the interface between watch 200 and table clock 100 (for example the corrector) allows the execution of a cycle which at any time executes the following functions in watch 200:

[0427] -Disconnect the display gear train from the final gear train;

[0428] - Return the display to a reference position, e.g. 12:00;

[0429] - Maintain this position as precisely as possible;

[0430] - Allow time setting functionality (more on this later);

[0431] -Use the time setting function to re-energize the hammer;

[0432] - or the hammer is deactivated.

[0433] When the interface between the watch 200 and the table clock 100 undergoes a second displacement:

[0434] - The display gear train is connected to the final gear train;

[0435] - Re-energize the hammer if necessary.

[0436] To this end, the watch 200 comprises:

[0437] - a hammer 701 similar to a chronograph hammer, having an energized position in which it is held by a pawl and tensioned by a spring, and an active position in which it rests on the periphery of a first heart-shaped hour cam 702 so as to force that cam 702 to rotate to its minimum radius;

[0438] - This first heart-shaped hour cam 702 is similar to that used in chronograph mechanisms. The first hour cam 702 is carried by the hour wheel 708;

[0439] - a second truncated heart-shaped minute cam 703 carried by the minute display 705;

[0440] - a jumper spring 704 which comes into contact with a 30-tooth star wheel integral with the minute display (not shown);

[0441] - a 30-tooth star wheel carried by the minute display (not shown);

[0442] - a pinion 705 of the minute wheel, which can act as a star wheel, in particular a 15-tooth star wheel cooperating with a double jump spring 7040, such as Fig.17 As shown;

[0443] - a coupling mechanism 706 between the displayed gear train 705 - 707 - 708 and the final gear train 710 , comprising a friction spring 709 in the particular case shown in the figures;

[0444] - A mechanism for controlling the three stages of the function (not shown in the figure).

[0445] The cycle is carried out in three stages:

[0446] -exist Fig.15The position triggers the setting to the reference position (specifically 12:00) and the connection is released through the interface;

[0447] - Maintain the position of the display for time setting, isolating or re-energizing the hammer;

[0448] - Connect the hammer via the interface and re-energize it when necessary.

[0449] In the first stage, the interface actuates the clutch coupling 706 to its disengaged position, such as Fig.16 shown.

[0450] The interface then releases hammer 701 which, via first heart-shaped cam 702, brings the hour display and, via the running component, the minute display to a reference position, in particular 12:00.

[0451] like Fig.13 and 14 As shown, a typical travel component arrangement allows a position error of the minute display of approximately 3 minutes, depending on the reset direction transmitted by the hammer to the heart-shaped piece, relative to a position error of the hour display of ±1.5 minutes.

[0452] Advantageously, the additional minute heart-shaped cam 703 operates at the end of the function of hammer 701 and ensures a precise minute position.

[0453] During the second phase, the jumper spring 704 and the 30-tooth star wheel maintain the position of the display in two-minute correction steps in the reference position (specifically 12:00), as well as all subsequent positions. Fig.17 The double jump spring shown cooperates with the 15-tooth minute wheel advantageously replacing the 30-tooth star wheel.

[0454] This mechanism allows the hammer to be re-energized without losing the display, and the time can be set in two-minute steps.

[0455] In the third stage, the interface can release the clutch coupling and reconnect the final gear train with the display gear train.

[0456] Therefore, the choice of two heart-shaped cams improves the operating precision.

[0457] Fig.18 The coupling mechanism 1050 of the Breguet chronograph is shown, which includes a clamping piece 721, whose function is to ensure coupling and discoupling under the control of a column wheel 740, which controls the angular displacement of clamping arms 721 and 722 to open or close the clamping piece, thereby achieving discoupling or coupling.

[0458] This seventh variation may relate to the time setting mechanism and allow the display gear train to be disengaged from the final gear train, as well as allow them to be re-coupled with each other.

[0459] The design is simplified by the advantageous use of the pinion toothing for the star wheel function.

[0460] In brief, the method for setting the reference time of a display comprises the different steps described below.

[0461] 7A: Defines the reference position of the display.

[0462] 7B: Application of such a watch 200: The watch 200 includes a coupling mechanism 706 located between the display gear train 705, 707, 708 and the final gear train 710, and includes a hammer 701 that can move between an energized position and an action position, in which the hammer 701 is held by a pawl and tensioned by a spring, and in the action position, the hammer 701 is arranged to rest on the periphery of the first hour heart-shaped cam 702 so as to constrain the first hour heart-shaped cam 702 to rotate to its minimum radius, wherein the first hour heart-shaped cam 702 is carried by an hour wheel 708 included in the watch 200.

[0463] And, a loop consisting of three phases is executed:

[0464] 7C: First stage, during which the coupling mechanism 706 is disconnected by a first displacement of the interface between the table clock 100 and the watch 200, the interface actuating the coupling mechanism 706 to its disengaged position and, after disengaging the clutch coupling 706, the interface releases the hammer 701 which returns the hour display 4 via the first hour heart-shaped cam 702 and the minute display 5 via the travel time component to the reference position.

[0465] 7D: Second stage, during which the positions of the displays 4, 5 are maintained for time setting and the hammer 701 is isolated or re-energized.

[0466] 7E: Third stage, during which the final gear train and the display gear train are reconnected by a second displacement of the interface between the table clock 100 and the watch 200, the coupling mechanism 706 is coupled by the interface, which actuates the coupling mechanism 706 towards its coupled position, and during this third stage, the hammer 701 can be re-energized through the interface.

[0467] 7F: More specifically, at the end of the stroke of hammer 701, hammer 701 cooperates with a second minute heart-shaped cam 703 of truncated heart shape integral with minute display 5 to ensure the precise minute position.

[0468] 7G: More specifically, the predetermined time setting step value is determined and, during the second phase, the position of the display is maintained in the reference position and then, step by step, in each subsequent position by cooperation between the jumper spring 704 and the star wheel included in the watch 200, to allow re-energization of the hammer 701 without losing the display.

[0469] 7H: More specifically, the star wheel carried by the minute display 5 is chosen to be either a 30-tooth star wheel cooperating with a simple single-tooth jump spring 704 or a 15-tooth minute wheel pinion cooperating with a single tooth of a double jump spring 7040 comprising two teeth.

[0470] 7I: More specifically, the minute wheel or pinion of watch 200 is precisely positioned by a combination of a star wheel integral with the minute wheel and a jumper spring having one or more teeth, the number of teeth of the star wheel and the number of teeth of the jumper spring together defining the value of the predetermined step.

[0471] 7J: More specifically, the coupling mechanism 706 is equipped with a friction spring 709 .

[0472] 7K: More specifically, a chronograph coupling mechanism is applied as coupling mechanism 706, which includes a clamping member 721, whose function is to ensure coupling and discoupling under the control of a column wheel 740, which controls the angular displacement of clamping arms 721, 722 to open or close the clamping member, which corresponds to discoupling or coupling, respectively.

[0473] 7L: More specifically, a three-stage control mechanism is used. In particular, the control mechanism includes at least one column wheel 740 .

[0474] The eighth variation is an alternative to the seventh variation, and is called a reference time setting. Figures 19 to 21 As shown, it proposes another solution for the function of returning the display of the watch 200 to the reference position (in particular, 12:00), which is necessary to realize the first, third and fifth variations mentioned above.

[0475] Here again, it is about a first displacement for the interface (for example the corrector) between watch 200 and table clock 100 that allows the execution of a cycle which at any time executes the following functions in watch 200:

[0476] -Disconnect the display gear train from the final gear train;

[0477] - Return the display to a reference position, e.g. 12:00;

[0478] - Maintain this position as precisely as possible;

[0479] - Allows time setting functionality (more on this later).

[0480] And, when the interface between the watch and the clock undergoes a second displacement, the display gear train is coupled to the final gear train.

[0481] A watch 200 is used, comprising:

[0482] - a rack 823 meshing with an hour wheel 808 integral with the hour display 4 of the watch and carrying an hour cam 802 including a ratchet notch;

[0483] - a pawl 801 , which is kept in contact with the hour cam 802 by a pawl spring 8010 ;

[0484] Therein, the rack 823 is arranged to move the hour wheel 808 in the clockwise direction and is driven by the return spring 825 .

[0485] The watch 200 also comprises a rack pinion 824 or hour pinion, which is arranged to drive and energize the rack 823, which is set at each tooth during normal operation of the watch 200 when the watch 200 is not in cooperation with the table clock 100.

[0486] The watch 200 also includes a coupling mechanism 806 between the display gear trains 805 ; 807 ; 808 and the final gear train 810 .

[0487] And, at any time, the reference time setting of the watch 200 is performed through a cycle including three stages, which include:

[0488] - a first phase during which the setting to the reference position is triggered by a first displacement of the interface between table clock 100 and watch 200, the reference time setting of displays 4, 5 of watch 200 is performed and coupling mechanism 806 is disengaged by this interface, which actuates coupling mechanism 806 towards its disengaged position, which allows rack 823 to drive the hour display and minute display gear train of watch 200 in the counterclockwise direction for the required number of revolutions until pawl 801 encounters the ratchet opening of the hour cam, this blocking corresponding to the reference display position;

[0489] - a second phase, during which the position of displays 4, 5 is maintained for time setting and the time setting mechanism controlled by table clock 100 sets the time of displays 4, 5 of watch 200 to the exact time in the clockwise direction by re-energizing rack 801; and

[0490] - A third stage, during which the final gear train and the display gear train are reconnected by a second displacement of the interface between the table clock 100 and the watch 200, the coupling mechanism 806 is coupled via the interface, which actuates the coupling mechanism 806 towards its coupled position, and during this third stage, the rack 801 can be re-energized via the interface or the re-energization of the rack 801 started during the second stage can be completed.

[0491] More specifically, a watch 200 is applied that includes an hour display 4 of the watch carrying an hour cam 802 having an opening 8020, a second minute cam 803 carried by a minute display 805 of the watch, the second minute cam 803 including a ratchet opening 8030 or a notch 831. And, the coupling mechanism 806 is disengaged in its disengaged position, which allows the rack 823 to drive the hour display and minute display gear train of the watch 200 to rotate the required number of revolutions in the counterclockwise direction until the pawl 801 encounters the opening 8020 of the first hour cam 802, which corresponds to the number of minutes before the reference time, at which point the pawl 801 can rest on the second minute cam 803 to achieve a rotation corresponding to the last few minutes before reaching the reference time and until the pawl 801 is blocked in the ratchet opening 8030 of the second minute cam 803, such blocking corresponding to the reference display position.

[0492] Similar to the seventh variant, watch 200 also includes a jumper spring 804 arranged to cooperate with a star wheel, in particular a 30-tooth star wheel integral with minute display mobile 805, and including a mechanism for controlling the three stages of this function.

[0493] The cycle is carried out in three stages:

[0494] - triggering the setting to the reference position (in particular 12:00) and disconnecting via the interface;

[0495] - Maintain the display position for time setting;

[0496] - Coupling the pawl 801 via the interface and re-energizing the pawl 801 when necessary.

[0497] like Fig.19 and 20 As shown, during normal operation of the watch, the interaction is removed and the hour pinion 824 drives and energizes the rack 823, which is moved at each tooth.

[0498] In the first stage, the interface actuates the clutch coupling 806 to its disengaged position, such as Fig.21 shown.

[0499] The clutch coupling releases the hour display gear train and minute display, which are driven by rack 823 in the counterclockwise direction.

[0500] The display gear train driven counterclockwise by the rack 823 can rotate the hour wheel (hour display) more than one circle and the minute wheel (minute display) more than twelve circles, wherein the hour wheel and the minute wheel are connected by the travel time component.

[0501] During the second phase, the time setting mechanism can perform its function of reaching the exact time in the clockwise direction by reenergizing the rack 801. If reenergizing is not done by time setting, it is supplemented by the normal rotation of the watch display in the clockwise direction.

[0502] In the third stage, the interface can release the clutch coupling and reconnect the final gear train with the display gear train.

[0503] In short, the reference time setting method includes the following different steps.

[0504] 8A: Defines the reference position of the display.

[0505] 8B: A watch 200 is applied, comprising:

[0506] - a rack 823 meshing with an hour wheel 808 fixed to the hour display 4 of the watch, the hour wheel 808 carrying an hour cam 802 including a ratchet notch;

[0507] - a click 801 , which is kept resting on the hour cam 802 by a click spring 8010 ;

[0508] Therein, the rack 823 is arranged to move the hour wheel 808 in the clockwise direction and is driven by the return spring 825 .

[0509] The watch 200 also comprises a rack pinion 824 or hour pinion, which is arranged to drive and energize the rack 823, which is set at each tooth during normal operation of the watch 200 when the watch 200 is not in cooperation with the table clock 100.

[0510] The watch 200 also includes a coupling mechanism 806 between the display gear trains 805 ; 807 ; 808 and the final gear train 810 .

[0511] And, at any time, the reference time setting of the watch 200 is performed by a cycle including three stages, including:

[0512] 8C: first stage, during which the setting to the reference position is triggered by a first displacement of the interface between the table clock 100 and the watch 200, the reference time setting of the displays 4, 5 of the watch 200 is performed, and the coupling mechanism 806 is disengaged by the interface, which actuates the coupling mechanism 806 to its disengaged position, which allows the rack 823 to drive the hour display and minute display gear train of the watch 200 in the counterclockwise direction for the required number of revolutions until the pawl 801 encounters the ratchet opening of the hour cam, this locking corresponding to the reference display position;

[0513] 8D: second stage, during which the positions of the displays 4, 5 are maintained for time setting, and the time setting mechanism controlled by the table clock 100 sets the time of the displays 4, 5 of the watch 200 to the exact time in the clockwise direction by re-energizing the rack 801;

[0514] 8E: Third stage, during which the final gear train and the display gear train are reconnected by a second displacement of the interface between the table clock 100 and the watch 200, the coupling mechanism 806 is coupled via the interface, which actuates the coupling mechanism 806 towards its coupled position, and during which the rack 801 can be re-energized via the interface, or the re-energization of the rack 801 started during the second stage can be completed.

[0515] 8F: More specifically, the predetermined time setting step value is determined and, during the second phase, the position of the display is maintained in a reference position and then progressively in each subsequent position by cooperation between a jumper spring 804 included in watch 200 and the star wheel, to allow rack 801 to be re-energized without losing the display.

[0516] 8G: More specifically, the star wheel carried by the minute display 5 is chosen to be: a 30-tooth star wheel cooperating with a simple single-tooth jumper spring 804, or, at the same time, a 15-tooth minute wheel pinion cooperating with a single tooth of a double jumper spring 8040 comprising two teeth.

[0517] 8H: More specifically, the minute wheel or pinion of watch 200 is precisely positioned by a combination of a star wheel integral with the minute wheel and a jumper spring having one or more teeth, the number of teeth of the star wheel and the number of teeth of the jumper spring together defining the value of the predetermined step.

[0518] 8I: In particular, the coupling mechanism 806 is equipped with a friction spring 809 .

[0519] 8J: More specifically, a chronograph coupling mechanism is applied as coupling mechanism 806, which includes a clamping member 821, whose function is to ensure coupling and discoupling under the control of a column wheel 840, which controls the angular displacement of clamping arms 821, 822 to open or close the clamping member, which corresponds to discoupling or coupling, respectively.

[0520] 8K: More specifically, a three-stage control mechanism is used.

[0521] 8L: More specifically, a control mechanism comprising at least one column wheel 840 is used.

[0522] A ninth variant relates to a step-by-step time setting mechanism and method for hour and minute displays. The invention proposes a solution, as described in the seventh and eighth variants, for implementing the time setting function of the display of the watch in two-minute steps after resetting to a reference position, in particular 12:00. It is controlled by an interface of a sympathetic table clock, the data acquisition mechanism of which for time setting is as described above in the sixth variant.

[0523] Likewise, it is about that a first displacement for the interface between the watch and the clock (such as the corrector) allows the execution of a cycle which at any time performs the following functions in the watch:

[0524] - Return the display to the position corresponding to the current time by a certain number of steps defined relative to the original position (e.g. 12:00);

[0525] - Returns the display to a position corresponding to the current time plus a certain offset that allows waiting for the release of the seconds signal of the watch resonator for precise time setting.

[0526] This description relates to a non-limiting configuration of a mechanism for setting the time in two minute steps. Steps of 1 minute, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, 5 minutes, 6 minutes and 10 minutes are also possible.

[0527] The watch comprises:

[0528] - a corrector 932 which corresponds to an interface of the clock or another element allowing the transmission of reciprocating motion;

[0529] - a rocker 931 comprising an arm 921 capable of driving the teeth of the cannon pinion in a reciprocating motion;

[0530] - a jumper spring 904 which maintains the position of the minute display during the intervals between drive functions;

[0531] - a 30-tooth star wheel carried by the minute display for two-minute steps, in a manner similar to that of the seventh variant;

[0532] - A coupling mechanism 906 between the display gear train 905 - 907 - 908 and the final gear train 910 which is in the open position for setting the time and can be closed while the watch is operating, in a manner similar to the seventh or eighth variants.

[0533] In the particular embodiment shown in the drawings, a 15-tooth pinion 905 is advantageously used, which is also necessary to replace a 30-tooth star wheel. This choice is not restrictive, the star wheel must be defined according to the desired number of steps per minute. Ze = 60 minutes / 2 minutes. Therefore, due to Fig.25 Due to the double jump spring 904 depicted in FIG. 1 and the stepped arrangement of the two offset bearing surfaces 922 and 923 of the arm 921 of the rocker 931 , the 15-tooth minute wheel has 30 stable positions.

[0534] Therefore, in the initial state, the first stable position corresponds to the display obtained after resetting to the reference position (that is, 12 hours 00 minutes in this example).

[0535] like Fig.24 As shown, the coupling clutch is in an open position relative to the final gear train 910. Thus, a gear train independent of the watch is shown. During this function, this gear train is also stopped by the stop lever.

[0536] As for the time setting function, according to a sixth variant, the table clock transmits through its interface the defined number of displacements required to reach the current time in two-minute steps. It also transmits one or two additional steps to allow for a waiting time before the seconds signal.

[0537] The interface of the table clock cooperates with the corrector 932 of the watch, which drives a rocker 931. This rocker 931 is configured to drive a 30-tooth star wheel in one step or, in an alternative embodiment, a 15-tooth pinion in half steps.

[0538] Rocker 931 drives the 15-tooth pinion for 80% of the step and returns to its rest position, then the jumper spring ensures the remaining travel, in which the remaining 20% ​​of the step is performed and the pinion is positioned for the next half step, as Fig.25 shown.

[0539] This embodiment responds to a desired time setting function which allows the desk clock to shift the display in two minute steps to the current time and add an offset.

[0540] Briefly, the method for step-by-step time setting of an hour and minute display comprises the following different steps.

[0541] 9A: Defines the reference position of the display.

[0542] 9B: Application includes watch 200 including corrector 932, rocker 931 and jumper spring 904, corrector 932 cooperates with the interface of table clock 100 to transmit reciprocating motion, rocker 931 is capable of driving the teeth of the minute wheel of minute display 5 by reciprocating motion, jumper spring 904 maintains the position of the minute display during the interval of the driving function, watch 200 also includes a coupling mechanism 906 between the display gear train 905, 907, 908 and the final gear train 910. Furthermore, at any time, the table timepiece 100 is capable of returning the displays 4, 5 to a position corresponding to the current time read on the table timepiece 100, by driving the teeth of the minute display 5 by the rocker 931 to travel a certain number of steps defined relative to the reference position, or returning the displays 4, 5 to another position corresponding to the current time plus a certain offset, the offset allowing waiting for a seconds signal that allows the stop mechanism 20 to release the resonator 10 from the watch 200, by partially driving the minute display 5 by the rocker 931, which executes only a portion of the stroke corresponding to each tooth, and then executes the remaining stroke of each tooth under the impulse / impact of the jumper spring 904 to complete the rotation of the minute display 5 to achieve graduated positioning.

[0543] 9C: Confirm the scheduled time setting step value.

[0544] 9D: The minute wheel or pinion of watch 200 is precisely positioned by a combination of a star wheel integral with the minute wheel and a jumper spring having one or more teeth, the number of teeth of the star wheel and the number of teeth of the jumper spring together defining the value of the predetermined step.

[0545] 9E: More specifically, the minute wheel or pinion of the watch 200 is driven by a combination of a star wheel and a rocker or driver or rack integral with the minute wheel or pinion, and its movement is controlled by the table clock 100.

[0546] 9F: More specifically, in the first stage, table timepiece 100 controls stop mechanism 20 to stop resonator 10, returns displays 4, 5 to the reference position, and positions coupling mechanism 906 in the open position relative to final gear train 910, which is then independent of the gear train of watch 200.

[0547] 9G: More specifically, in the second phase, table clock 100 transmits, through its interface, a defined number of displacements required to reach the current time in an integer number of predetermined steps.

[0548] 9H: More specifically, in a second phase, table timepiece 100 transmits, through its interface, the defined number of displacements required to reach the current time in an integer number of predetermined steps plus one or two displacements corresponding to one or two additional predetermined steps of waiting time before the seconds signal allowing stop mechanism 20 to release resonator 10 of watch 200.

[0549] 9I: More specifically, a watch 200 is used in which the rocker 931 is arranged to drive a 30-tooth star wheel in one step or a 15-tooth pinion in half a step.

[0550] 9J: More specifically, a watch 200 is applied in which the rocker 931 is arranged to drive the 15-tooth pinion in half a step, i.e., to drive the 15-tooth pinion 80% of its stroke and return to its rest position, the jumper spring 904 ensures the remaining 20% ​​of the current stroke and positions the 15-tooth pinion for the next half step.

[0551] 9K: More specifically, a watch 200 is applied: the watch includes a mechanism for setting the time in constant steps, and includes a corrector 932, a rocking arm 931, a jumper spring 904, a star wheel, and a coupling mechanism 906, wherein the corrector 932 corresponds to an interface of the table clock 100 or another element that allows the transmission of reciprocating motion, the rocking arm 931 is capable of driving the teeth of the minute wheel by reciprocating motion, the jumper spring 904 is arranged to maintain the position of the minute display during the interval of the driving function, the star wheel is carried by the minute display and has a number of teeth depending on the value of the required step, the coupling mechanism 906 is located between the display gear train 905, 907, 908 and the final gear train 910, the coupling mechanism 906 is in an open position for time setting, and can be closed when the watch 200 is running, the interface of the table clock 100 is arranged to cooperate with the corrector 932 of the watch 200, the corrector 932 drives the rocking arm 931, and the rocking arm 931 is arranged to drive the star wheel in one step or half a step.

[0552] 9L: More specifically, a watch 200 is used whose star wheel is formed by a minute wheel.

[0553] The seventh and eighth variants adopt a function controller to ensure that functions are executed at different stages:

[0554] In a seventh variation, the function controller has three positions:

[0555] - Activation of the function: it controls the final disengagement of the gear train, stops the balance wheel, and releases the hammer;

[0556] -Time setting function: it energizes the hammer;

[0557] - End of function: it releases the clutch coupling and the balance wheel.

[0558] In an eighth variation, the controller has two locations:

[0559] - activation of the function: it controls the final disengagement of the gear train and stops the balance wheel;

[0560] - End of function: it releases the clutch coupling and the balance wheel.

[0561] The invention proposes various embodiments in a non-limiting manner, with a specific controller integrated into the watch, similar to the controller used in a chronograph, or with a controller external to the watch, integrated into a table clock. For the controller integrated into the watch, it is possible to use:

[0562] - A column-wheel type rotary controller, controlled by an interface (with two to five consecutive stable positions: 1-2-3-1-2-3-1, etc.).

[0563] - A shuttle type reciprocating controller controlled by an interface (two consecutive stable positions: 1-2-1-2-1, etc.).

[0564] When the controller is located in the table clock, the watch consists simply of a reciprocating cam controlled by the interface and returning to rest by default (one stable rest position, and one to three controlled positions: 1-2-3-2-1-2-3, etc.).

[0565] The seventh variant is well suited to the implementation with the aid of a column wheel. For example, a column wheel with three positions is chosen, which are selected successively by the table clock via a sympathetic interface. This column wheel controls three rockers in the manner of a chronograph, which control a clutch coupling, a stop lever and one or more hammers, or they are part of these mechanisms. These rockers are designed to rest on the column of the column wheel in order to be activated when necessary.

[0566] The different locations are:

[0567] - Position 0: initial and final position: clutch coupling activated, stop lever deactivated and hammer energized;

[0568] - Position 1: return to the reference position, in particular 12:00: deactivation of the clutch coupling, activation of the stop lever and release of the hammer;

[0569] - Position 2: Time setting: deactivate the clutch coupling, activate the stop lever and energize the hammer;

[0570] - Position 0: Return after a full rotation.

[0571] This embodiment can be applied to the eighth variant with a two-position column wheel.

[0572] The second embodiment with a simple shuttle is sufficient for the eighth variant where two positions are sufficient and can replace the column wheel.

[0573] The embodiment in which the controller is located in the table clock is very suitable for the seventh variant: the three-position column wheel described above is functionally replaced by a three-stage snail located in the table clock. This snail controls a cam that reciprocates in the watch. This cam controls the clutch coupling, the stop lever and one or more hammers as required.

[0574] The different locations are:

[0575] - Position 0: initial and final position: clutch coupling activated, stop lever deactivated and hammer energized;

[0576] - Position 1: return to the reference position, in particular 12:00: deactivation of the clutch coupling, activation of the stop lever and release of the hammer;

[0577] - Position 2: Time setting: deactivate the clutch coupling, activate the stop lever and energize the hammer;

[0578] - Position 0: Cam is at zero position.

[0579] This embodiment with the controls on the outside of the watch makes sense because it prevents the watch from remaining in position 1 or position 2 when the watch is accidentally removed from the table clock (during the execution of a function).

[0580] This structure is suitable for preventing the hammer from falling when passing through position 1 during the return to position 0.

[0581] This embodiment in which the controller is located inside the table clock can be applied to the eighth variant, which has a snail wheel and a two-position cam.

[0582] In short, such a controller responds to the desired time setting function, allows the display to be disengaged from the final gear train and their coupling, allows the hammer to be controlled when necessary, and allows the stop lever to be controlled.

[0583] Of course, the use of this controller is also applicable to the other variations mentioned above.

[0584] These different variants thus allow the following functions to be implemented:

[0585] - starting a stopped watch when it is placed on a table clock;

[0586] - Ensure a battery life of at least 12 hours when the watch is worn without being removed from a clock;

[0587] - Keep the watch running when it is on the table clock;

[0588] - Setting the time of the watch when it is placed on a table clock or upon request, with an accuracy of approximately ±15 seconds;

[0589] -Keep your watch on time as long as it is on the table clock;

[0590] Optionally, the interaction assembly 1000 optionally comprises a disengagement mechanism so as to be able to deactivate the function to store a stopped watch on the table clock.

[0591] More specifically, the first interface comprises a first external actuator in the table clock and a first internal actuator in the wristwatch.

[0592] Similarly, the second interface comprises a second external actuator in the table clock and a second internal actuator in the wristwatch.

[0593] Similarly, the third interface comprises a third external actuator in the table clock and a third internal actuator in the wristwatch.

[0594] Likewise, if we generalize to a larger number of interfaces, the nth interface includes the nth external actuator in a table clock and the nth internal actuator in a wristwatch.

[0595] As mentioned above, the interactive components and different methods corresponding to so many different usage scenarios are based on table clocks and watches that do not include timekeeping.

[0596] It will be appreciated that it is possible to produce such an interactive assembly using a striking table clock and / or a striking wristwatch.

[0597] The advantage of a striking mechanism is that it provides an accurate reference for time setting and it is conceivable that it could be used to set the time on a sympathetic watch.

[0598] However, precautions must be taken.

[0599] In the example of time setting in five-minute steps, a striking snail could be used for the time setting mechanism, the corresponding snail would have to have 144 five-minute steps and would not be used for striking. In striking, the hour snail in principle jumps with the abrupt action mechanism, so a priori even the drive is specific. The watch could be a striking watch, but this makes the system somewhat complicated, since during the sympathetic operation of the sympathetic table clock 100 and the sympathetic watch 200, it is necessary to isolate the striking, since the striking would strike continuously during time setting and could cause the mechanism to jam.

[0600] It is possible to produce such a mechanism for a striking watch under the conditions of inserting the isolating device, which makes its implementation more complicated; the striking snail of the watch will then be driven by the sympathetic time setting.

[0601] Only the basic winding and time-setting functions are explained in this manual, and by extrapolation, other information can of course be conveyed regarding other variables: second time zone, day / night display, AM / PM, date, and more general calendar elements, etc.

Claims

1. A data acquisition method for acquiring data on a sympathetic table clock (100) to set the time of a sympathetic watch (200) according to a request, the sympathetic watch (200) and the table clock (100) together forming a sympathetic watch assembly (1000), the sympathetic watch assembly (1000) comprising a connection mechanism, the connection mechanism comprising at least a first transmission line and a second transmission line between the table clock (100) and the watch (200) when the watch (200) is stored in a receptacle (150) contained in the table clock (100) and is in a transmission position. The watch (200) comprises at least one resonator (10), a display gear train and a final gear train, and comprises a stop mechanism (20) configured to stop the operation of the resonator (10) or a coupling mechanism allowing the display gear train to be separated from the final gear train or both the stop mechanism (20) and the coupling mechanism, and the watch (200) comprises at least one hour display (4) and at least one minute display (5), the reference positions of the hour display (4) and the minute display (5) being defined at a reference time, characterized in that: When the watch (200) is placed on the receptacle (150), or at a predetermined time on the table clock (100), or according to the control of a clock movement (900) included in the table clock (100), the table clock (100) performs time setting of the watch (200); and, by using a reading mechanism included in the table clock (100) to read the time displayed by the table clock (100) so as to transmit time information to the watch (200), the reading mechanism reads the deviation between the current time and the reference time, and is configured to transmit information of the value of the deviation to the watch (200) so as to set the time information when the display (4) of the watch is displayed; 5) After placing the watch in the reference position, the watch is indexed and positioned.

2. The data acquisition method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The readout device is designed to transmit information about the value or about a correction deviation, which is the sum of the deviation and the offset required for setting the time according to the seconds signal.

3. The data acquisition method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Determining a predetermined time setting step value; and the table clock (100) positions the first transmission line at a position corresponding to the time setting and actuates the second transmission line in successive steps each having the predetermined time setting step value, the second transmission line being capable of imparting any movement required for accurately realizing the display of the current time to the time setting mechanism inside the watch (200), and, in order to actuate the second transmission line leading to the time setting mechanism inside the watch (200) by successive steps, executing a time setting sequence, according to which the stop control mechanism (120) of the table clock (100) controls the stop mechanism (20) of the watch (200) to stop the resonator (10) or to disconnect the final gear train from the display gear train before setting the time, and controls a reset mechanism (50) included in the watch (200) 0) to instantly return the display (3; 4; 5) of the watch (200) to the reference position, then, in successive steps, control the display (3; 4; 5) to advance to a restart display position, the restart display position corresponding to the precise instantaneous time that can be read on the table clock (100) plus a corresponding value of one of the predetermined steps or an integer number of the predetermined steps applied by the stop control mechanism (120), then, when the table clock (100) switches to the time corresponding to the restart display position, change the state of the stop control mechanism (120), and control the movement of the first transmission line to identify the action of ending the time setting, and control the transmission of pulses or torque to the stop mechanism (20) of the watch (200) so as to release the stop mechanism (20) and restart the resonator (10) or connect the final gear train with the display gear train.

4. The data acquisition method according to claim 3, characterized in that: In order to perform a reset, the watch (200) recognizes the movement of a first transmission line between the table clock (100) and the watch (200) in the time setting position, and a first actuator (901) of the watch actuates the stop mechanism (20), the stop mechanism (20) stops the resonator (10) and the watch (200), the first actuator (901) of the watch constituting a mechanism for controlling at least one hammer so that for each timepiece variable to be adjusted, at least one hour display (4) and at least one minute display (5) are positioned in the reference position by the cooperation of the hammer (402; 701) with the heart-shaped piece (401; 702; 703), wherein the heart-shaped piece rotates integrally with one of the displays.

5. The data acquisition method according to claim 3, characterized in that: In order to execute the time setting sequence, the table clock (100) drives the second transmission line to apply a specific display to the watch (200), the second transmission line including a second actuator (902) of the watch, the second actuator (902) of the watch operating in a reciprocating manner, with the aid of the second actuator (902) of the watch, the table clock (100) drives the minute display (5) of the watch (200) to advance an integer number of the predetermined steps, and drives the hour display (4) of the watch (200) through the minute display (5) until the display on the watch (200) corresponds to the restart display position.

6. The data acquisition method according to claim 5, characterized in that: In order to perform the time setting sequence, the table timepiece (100) comprises a mechanism for driving the hour snail and the minute snail through the movement (900), and a mechanism for sensing the instantaneous hours and minutes upon request.

7. The data acquisition method according to claim 5, characterized in that: In order to perform the time setting sequence, the table timepiece (100) is equipped with a mechanism for driving, through the movement (900), a single minute snail driven at a speed of one revolution per twelve hours or one revolution per twenty-four hours and comprising a number of steps corresponding to the selected minute step multiplied by 12 or 24, and a mechanism for sensing the instantaneous minute.

8. The data acquisition method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The predetermined steps of two minutes are selected, and the number of steps to be travelled can vary between 0 and 359 steps, during which the cannon or minute wheel of the watch (200) is precisely positioned thanks to a 30-tooth or 15-tooth star wheel, which can be formed by the cannon itself.

9. The data acquisition method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The minute wheel or the minute wheel of the watch (200) is precisely positioned by a combination of a star wheel integral with the minute wheel or the minute wheel and a jumper spring having one or more teeth, wherein the number of teeth of the star wheel and the number of teeth of the jumper spring together define the value of the predetermined step.

10. The data acquisition method according to claim 5, characterized in that: In order to read the difference between the current time and the reference time, the table clock (100) comprises a single snail cam (601) which rotates once in twelve hours, comprising three hundred and sixty abutments (6010) on its circumference, that is to say one abutment every two minutes, the single snail cam (601) being integral with the display of the table clock (100) which rotates once in twelve hours; and the table clock (100) comprises a feeler (602) acted upon by elastic reset means, the feeler (602) comprising a rack (603) at a first end and a feeler finger (604) with a beak (605) at an opposite second end, the feeler (602) being held by default in a rest position corresponding to the reference time plus a positive or zero offset corresponding to possible gear train play and possible additional jumps allowing the time setting function to be performed with stop seconds; And, when the user requests time setting, or when the table clock (100) requests time setting, the time setting cycle begins with a phase in which the watch (100) reaches the reference position, and once the reference position is reached, the table clock (100) releases the feeler rod (602), which rotates until it abuts against one of the abutments (6010) of the cam (601), this rotation corresponding exactly to a certain number of steps separating the reference time from the time displayed on the table clock (100).

11. The data acquisition method according to claim 5, characterized in that: In order to read the difference between the current time and the reference time, the table clock (100) comprises a first hour snail cam (610) and a second minute snail cam (620), wherein the first hour snail cam (610) rotates once every twelve hours and comprises twelve abutments (6100) on the circumference, i.e., one abutment per hour, and the second minute snail cam (620) rotates once every hour and comprises thirty abutments (6200), i.e., one abutment per two minutes, and these cams (610; 620) are respectively fixed to the hour display (104) of the table clock which rotates once every twelve hours and the minute display (105) of the table clock which rotates once every hour, and the table clock (100) comprises a first hour snail cam (610) and a second minute snail cam (620), wherein the first hour snail cam (610) rotates once every twelve hours and comprises twelve abutments (6100) on the circumference, i.e., one abutment per hour, and the second minute snail cam (620) rotates once every hour and comprises thirty abutments (6200), i.e., one abutment per two minutes. The timepiece (100) comprises a first hour feeler (630) arranged to cooperate with the first hour snail cam (610) and a second minute feeler (640) arranged to cooperate with the second minute snail cam (620), the first hour feeler (630) and the second minute feeler (640) being kept by default in a rest position corresponding, for the first hour feeler (630), to the reference time plus a positive or zero offset corresponding to a possible gear train backlash, and for the second minute feeler (640), to the reference time plus a positive or zero offset corresponding to a possible additional jump allowing a time setting function to be performed using a stop-seconds mechanism (25); And, when the user requests to set the time, or when the table clock (100) requests time setting, the time setting cycle starts with a phase in which the watch (200) reaches the reference position, and once the reference position is reached, the table clock (100) releases the first hour feeler (630) and the second minute feeler (640), which rotate until they come to rest on their respective cams (610; 620), and this rotation is transmitted to the interface and the minute display (5) of the watch (200) via the differential gear train (680), one of which has a ratio of 1 / 12 relative to the other, so as to accumulate the values ​​of the two cams (610; 620).

12. A sympathetic timepiece assembly (1000) for implementing the data acquisition method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, the sympathetic timepiece assembly (1000) comprising a sympathetic table clock (100) and at least one sympathetic watch (200), the watch (200) being arranged to be stored in a receptacle (150) contained in the table clock (100) and in a single transmission position, the sympathetic timepiece assembly (1000) comprising a connecting mechanism, the connecting mechanism comprising at least a first and a second different transmission line between the table clock (100) and each watch (200) when the watch (200) is stored in the receptacle (150) and in the transmission position, characterized in that The sympathetic table clock (100) is configured to supply power to at least one sympathetic watch (200) and adjust the display and / or the time difference, and comprises at least one actuator, wherein the actuator is used to supply power to and / or adjust the display and / or the time difference of at least one sympathetic watch (200) stored in the receptacle (150) and in the transmission position; and the table clock (100) comprises at least one first actuator (501) of the table clock and at least one other actuator (502; 503) of the table clock, wherein the actuator is used to supply power to and / or adjust the display and / or the time difference of at least one sympathetic watch (200) stored in the receptacle (150) and in the transmission position; and The first actuator is movable between a rest position and an activation position to control activation or deactivation of a mechanism contained in the watch (200), the other actuators are configured to apply a series of pulses or transmit mechanical torque to a receiver contained in the watch (200), the table clock (100) further comprising a reading mechanism at the table clock (100), the reading mechanism reading the deviation between the current time and the reference time, and configured to transmit information of the value of the deviation to the watch (200) so as to display the display (4) of the watch; 5) After placing the watch in the reference position, the watch is indexed and positioned.

13. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 12, characterized in that: At least one of said first actuators (501) of said table clock is also arranged to apply a series of pulses to a receiver comprised in said watch (200) between said rest position and said activated position.

14. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that: At least one of the other actuators (502; 503) of the table timepiece is movable between a rest position and an activated position to control the activation or deactivation of a mechanism contained in the watch (200).

15. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that: At least one of the other actuators (502; 503) of the table clock is a second actuator (502), the second actuator (502) of the table clock being arranged to apply a series of pulses to a receiver comprised in the watch (200).

16. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that: At least one of the other actuators (502; 503) of the table clock is a third actuator (503) arranged to transmit a mechanical torque to a receiver comprised in the watch (200).

17. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 16, characterized in that: At least one of the third actuators (503) is capable of being disengaged in a disengaged position at a distance from the watch (200) stored in the receptacle (150) and in the single transmission position, and is capable of being coupled in an engaged position to a control lever or operating device (270) contained in the watch (200).

18. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 17, characterized in that: The third actuator (503) comprises a sleeve (678) arranged to cooperate with the control rod or the operating device (270) contained in the watch (200) in the engagement position.

19. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 16, characterized in that: The table clock (100) comprises a first power storage device (691, 693) and a second power storage device, wherein the first power storage device is configured to provide power to at least one movement (180) contained in the table clock (100) and / or any mechanism specific to the table clock (100), and the second power storage device is dedicated to transmitting power to at least one of the watches (200) stored in the receptacle (150).

20. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 19, characterized in that: The second power storage device is arranged to rotationally drive a transmission shaft (683) carrying a worm gear or pinion to drive a pinion (677) or worm gear for rotating the third actuator (503).

21. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 19, characterized in that: The table clock (100) is arranged to transfer power to the watch (200) in steps.

22. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 15, characterized in that: The table clock (100) comprises at least one movement (180), the movement (180) driving at least one snail cam (601; 610; 620), the angular position of the snail cam representing the instantaneous value of a timepiece variable; and the table clock (100) comprises at least one feeler (602, 630, 640), the feeler being arranged to abut against the outer periphery of the snail cam (601; 610; 620) so as to read the instantaneous value of the snail cam, each of the feelers (602, 630, 640) comprising a rack (603, 633, 643), the rack being arranged to cooperate with a gear train of the second actuator (502) for driving the table clock.

23. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 15, characterized in that: The table clock (100) comprises at least one electromechanical or electronic movement, which is arranged to control the movement of an output moving part, and the output moving part is arranged to drive the second actuator (502) of the table clock.

24. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 22, characterized in that: The second actuator (502) of the table clock comprises a cam (684) having a plurality of inclined surfaces, the plurality of inclined surfaces being arranged to push and pull a second control rod (512) contained in the second actuator (502) of the table clock so as to impart a reciprocating motion to the second control rod (512) for setting the time of the watch (200), wherein the second control rod (512) is reset toward the cam (684) by a second elastic reset device (513).

25. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 22, characterized in that: The second actuator (502) of the table clock comprises a crank and a connecting rod, which are arranged to push and pull a second control rod (512) contained in the second actuator (502) of the table clock so as to impart a reciprocating motion to the second control rod (512) for setting the time of the watch (200), wherein the second control rod (512) is reset toward the cam (684) by a second elastic reset device (513).

26. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that: The table clock (100) comprises a first transmission shaft (682) for driving a first actuator (501) of the table clock, wherein the first transmission shaft (682) is configured to push or pull a first rod (511) of the first actuator (501) of the table clock to control the stopping or releasing of a resonator of the watch (200) or a tourbillon or carrousel carrying the resonator.

27. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that: The table clock (100) comprises means for timing to a reference time, and trigger means which, in the case where the receptacle (150) is occupied by the watch (200) during the transfer position, trigger a series of movements of the actuator (501, 502, 503) when the time displayed by the table clock (100) becomes equal to the reference time.

28. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that: The table clock (100) comprises means for controlling the re-energization of the actuators (501, 502, 503) when the user removes the watch (200) from the receptacle (150) during the execution of a power recharging cycle and / or a display adjustment cycle and / or a time difference adjustment cycle.

29. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that: The table clock (100) comprises a manual control device, which is configured to be operated by a user to control the execution of a power supply cycle and / or a display adjustment cycle and / or a time difference adjustment cycle of a watch (200) stored in the receptacle (150) and in the transmission position.

30. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that: The table clock (100) comprises a stop control mechanism (120) arranged to convert a step-by-step time setting control performed by a user or the table clock (100) into a sequence, the first step of which is for controlling the action of the following stop mechanism (20): the stop mechanism (20) is used to stop and / or disengage a display included in the sympathetic watch (200).

31. The sympathetic clock assembly (1000) according to claim 30, characterized in that: The stop control mechanism (120) is arranged to control the movement of the first transmission line to identify a time setting action and to control the transmission of pulses or torque to the stop mechanism (20) of the watch (200).

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