Titus Calypsomatic - Revision history

Richard: /* Links */

2020-06-10T16:51:46Z

Links

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	==Links==		==Links==
			*[[EPSA Super-Compressor]]
	* [[Solvil & Titus]]		* [[Solvil & Titus]]
	* [[Dacor]]		* [[Dacor]]

Richard at 19:53, 2 June 2020

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	==Other Calypsomatic Models==		==Other Calypsomatic Models==

	[[Titus Calypsomatic\|5913 - First Generation]]		* [[Titus Calypsomatic\|5913 - First Generation]]
			* [[5913 - 2nd generation Calypsomatic]]
	[[5913 - 2nd generation Calypsomatic]]		* [[7085 - 3rd Generation Calypsomatic]]
			* [[7840 - 4th Generation Calypsomatic]]
	[[7085 - 3rd Generation Calypsomatic]]		* [[7985 - 5th Generation Calypsomatic]]

	[[7840 - 4th Generation Calypsomatic]]

	[[7985 - 5th Generation Calypsomatic]]

	==Links==		==Links==

Richard: /* Bracelet */

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 ===Bracelet===
 For the bracelet you would be looking at an oyster style rivet with a thin Titus name & logo stamped clasp.  These are generally rare to find with the watch.
 ==Links==

Richard: /* Crystal and Date Wheel */

2020-06-02T19:45:07Z

Crystal and Date Wheel

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	The first generation has a thin one piece metal bezel that feels like a hard plastic material in the hand. The bezel is painted black and has silver numbers and a lume filled circular pip. The bezel is all one piece and snaps into place with a commonly used thin metal retainer ring underneath that keeps it attached to the case. It is a non-click friction rotating bezel. The first generation should have a count-down 60 minute bezel with a circular lume filled pip.		The first generation has a thin one piece metal bezel that feels like a hard plastic material in the hand. The bezel is painted black and has silver numbers and a lume filled circular pip. The bezel is all one piece and snaps into place with a commonly used thin metal retainer ring underneath that keeps it attached to the case. It is a non-click friction rotating bezel. The first generation should have a count-down 60 minute bezel with a circular lume filled pip.
	===Crystal and Date Wheel===		===Crystal and Date Wheel===
			[[File:Titus first gen x4.jpg\|thumb]]
	The acrylic crystal should have a cyclops magnifier on the plexi located above the date where the 3 o’clock marker would be. The bubble will not be as big and as exaggerated as the 7085 crystal. The date wheel on the earliest version is a red text only date wheel (not red/blue) with open 6's and 9's.		The acrylic crystal should have a cyclops magnifier on the plexi located above the date where the 3 o’clock marker would be. The bubble will not be as big and as exaggerated as the 7085 crystal. The date wheel on the earliest version is a red text only date wheel (not red/blue) with open 6's and 9's.

	===Caseback===		===Caseback===
	The case-back is a one piece stepped that screws down and should have 5913 engraved on it. There are two different case-backs for the first generation both being stepped and screw down. The first being a rarer one with an extremely large logo covering nearly the entire back with the word “Titus” written big in the middle and underneath the words "swiss incabloc waterproof non-magnetic". You will see "stainless steel" and "5913" engraved below the 3 circles in the logo. The second is the more common small logo with “Solvil et Titus Geneve” and 5913 engraved below it. The same words written but going around the outer edge. Inside the case-back you will see a Swiss patent number which is +Brevet 238872. There is an edge for a rubber O ring to go around.		The case-back is a one piece stepped that screws down and should have 5913 engraved on it. There are two different case-backs for the first generation both being stepped and screw down. The first being a rarer one with an extremely large logo covering nearly the entire back with the word “Titus” written big in the middle and underneath the words "swiss incabloc waterproof non-magnetic". You will see "stainless steel" and "5913" engraved below the 3 circles in the logo. The second is the more common small logo with “Solvil et Titus Geneve” and 5913 engraved below it. The same words written but going around the outer edge. Inside the case-back you will see a Swiss patent number which is +Brevet 238872. There is an edge for a rubber O ring to go around.

Richard: /* Crystal and Date Wheel */

2020-06-02T19:43:48Z

Crystal and Date Wheel

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	===Crystal and Date Wheel===		===Crystal and Date Wheel===
	The acrylic crystal should have a cyclops magnifier on the plexi located above the date where the 3 o’clock marker would be. The bubble will not be as big and as exaggerated as the 7085 crystal. The date wheel on the earliest version is a red text only date wheel (not red/blue) with open 6's and 9's.		The acrylic crystal should have a cyclops magnifier on the plexi located above the date where the 3 o’clock marker would be. The bubble will not be as big and as exaggerated as the 7085 crystal. The date wheel on the earliest version is a red text only date wheel (not red/blue) with open 6's and 9's.
			===Caseback===
			The case-back is a one piece stepped that screws down and should have 5913 engraved on it. There are two different case-backs for the first generation both being stepped and screw down. The first being a rarer one with an extremely large logo covering nearly the entire back with the word “Titus” written big in the middle and underneath the words "swiss incabloc waterproof non-magnetic". You will see "stainless steel" and "5913" engraved below the 3 circles in the logo. The second is the more common small logo with “Solvil et Titus Geneve” and 5913 engraved below it. The same words written but going around the outer edge. Inside the case-back you will see a Swiss patent number which is +Brevet 238872. There is an edge for a rubber O ring to go around.
			===Bracelet===
			For the bracelet you would be looking at an oyster style rivet with a thin Titus name & logo stamped clasp. These are generally rare to find with the watch.

	==Links==		==Links==

Richard: /* 5913 - 1st Generation Calypsomatic */

2020-06-02T19:42:12Z

5913 - 1st Generation Calypsomatic

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	[[File:Titus 5913.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Titus 5913.jpg\|thumb]]
	The first execution for the Calypsomatic is the 5913, some including 5913-a on the case. Although there are a couple variations of the 5913 as a reference itself the first generation has a very specific dial, hands and crown that differentiates itself from the rest.		The first execution for the Calypsomatic is the 5913, some including 5913-a on the case. Although there are a couple variations of the 5913 as a reference itself the first generation has a very specific dial, hands and crown that differentiates itself from the rest.
			===Dial===
	The dial itself is a highly desired gloss dial. The glossy finish is susceptible to some cracking, spider lines and scratches so expect to see them similar to most glossy dials of its period. While the other early Calypsomatic used gilt (gold text) for the print of the logo and writing of the words, the first generation used white print over the glossy finish. This was also used for the minute track, the surrounds around the lume plots and the date window box. A spectacular feature when you examine the dial is that the lume plots are connected to the hash marker, a feature also known as a lollipop. Something to notice is the lume plots should be neat but relatively tall and you should be able to see the white paint around the plots boarders for the original finish. A sloppy finish could indicate a relumed job. The dial also has a distinct star located between the words “Calypsomatic” and “21 Jewels”. This was exclusively used on the first generation dial. Also, below the 6 o’clock marker should state the word “swiss”. There is no “T” denoting tritium because the first generation used radium for the luminous material.		The dial itself is a highly desired gloss dial. The glossy finish is susceptible to some cracking, spider lines and scratches so expect to see them similar to most glossy dials of its period. While the other early Calypsomatic used gilt (gold text) for the print of the logo and writing of the words, the first generation used white print over the glossy finish. This was also used for the minute track, the surrounds around the lume plots and the date window box. A spectacular feature when you examine the dial is that the lume plots are connected to the hash marker, a feature also known as a lollipop. Something to notice is the lume plots should be neat but relatively tall and you should be able to see the white paint around the plots boarders for the original finish. A sloppy finish could indicate a relumed job. The dial also has a distinct star located between the words “Calypsomatic” and “21 Jewels”. This was exclusively used on the first generation dial. Also, below the 6 o’clock marker should state the word “swiss”. There is no “T” denoting tritium because the first generation used radium for the luminous material.
			===Hands===
	The hands are the most unique of all Calypsomatics and only used on this model. It features 3 section pencil shaped, lume filled hands for both the hour and minute. The luminous material should be radium. The hands are painted white so its common to see a little chipping or discoloration around the edges due to the radium. The second hand has a wonderful big bubble with luminous material that is applied on top of the circle. This is not lume filled but applied over a base. If the luminous material is missing from the seconds hand you won’t have a hole but just a white base plate underneath. On occasion you might notice the paint on the second hand to be slightly brighter likely due to less radium material on them.		The hands are the most unique of all Calypsomatics and only used on this model. It features 3 section pencil shaped, lume filled hands for both the hour and minute. The luminous material should be radium. The hands are painted white so its common to see a little chipping or discoloration around the edges due to the radium. The second hand has a wonderful big bubble with luminous material that is applied on top of the circle. This is not lume filled but applied over a base. If the luminous material is missing from the seconds hand you won’t have a hole but just a white base plate underneath. On occasion you might notice the paint on the second hand to be slightly brighter likely due to less radium material on them.
			===Crowns===
			While the case itself is essentially identical to other references it is the crown that is most unique. There are 2 different crowns used on the first generation Calypsomatic. The one most often used and seen in actual advertisments is the “superocean” style crown which premiered on the early Breitling diver reference 1004 in the late 50’s. This crown which aesthetically is great looking but a terrible design. If you find an example with the crown design not replaced it is certainly worth more as this is one of its major distinctions. It's no wonder the Calypsomatic immediately abandoned the design with the later push in big crown used in its predecessor. The crown has a two piece design with the base that is actually a part of the case itself and then a flat ~5.8mm crown that screws into the base. These proved not be very durable so don’t be surprised if you find a first generation model with a replacement crown. The stem used is a two piece where one end slips into the other.

	~~While~~ the ~~case itself is essentially identical~~ to ~~other references it~~ is the crown ~~that~~ is ~~most unique~~. ~~There are 2 different crowns used on the~~ first generation ~~Calypsomatic. The~~ one ~~most often used and seen~~ in ~~actual advertisments is~~ the ~~“superocean” style crown which premiered on the early Breitling diver reference 1004 in the late 50’s~~. ~~This crown which aesthetically~~ is ~~great looking but~~ a ~~terrible design~~. ~~If you find an example with the crown design not replaced it is certainly worth more as this~~ is one ~~of its major distinctions. It's no wonder the Calypsomatic immediately abandoned the design~~ with the ~~later push in big crown used in its predecessor~~. The ~~crown has~~ a ~~two piece design~~ with ~~the base that is actually~~ a ~~part of the case itself~~ and ~~then~~ a ~~flat ~5.8mm crown that screws into~~ the ~~base~~. ~~These proved~~ not be ~~very durable so don’t be surprised if you find a first generation model with a replacement crown~~. The ~~stem used~~ is a ~~two piece where one end slips into the other~~.		The second crown was likely used after the superocean crown as a quick fix to the poor original design which is the Parmentier crown. The parmentier crown is a short, very small crown with a thin lip underneath a removable screw down cap. These caps once unscrewed was completely separate so they were often lost so consider it a bonus if yours still has it.
			===Bezel===
			The first generation has a thin one piece metal bezel that feels like a hard plastic material in the hand. The bezel is painted black and has silver numbers and a lume filled circular pip. The bezel is all one piece and snaps into place with a commonly used thin metal retainer ring underneath that keeps it attached to the case. It is a non-click friction rotating bezel. The first generation should have a count-down 60 minute bezel with a circular lume filled pip.
			===Crystal and Date Wheel===
			The acrylic crystal should have a cyclops magnifier on the plexi located above the date where the 3 o’clock marker would be. The bubble will not be as big and as exaggerated as the 7085 crystal. The date wheel on the earliest version is a red text only date wheel (not red/blue) with open 6's and 9's.

	==Links==		==Links==

Richard: /* 5913 - 1st Generation Calypsomatic */

2020-06-02T19:39:05Z

5913 - 1st Generation Calypsomatic

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	The dial itself is a highly desired gloss dial. The glossy finish is susceptible to some cracking, spider lines and scratches so expect to see them similar to most glossy dials of its period. While the other early Calypsomatic used gilt (gold text) for the print of the logo and writing of the words, the first generation used white print over the glossy finish. This was also used for the minute track, the surrounds around the lume plots and the date window box. A spectacular feature when you examine the dial is that the lume plots are connected to the hash marker, a feature also known as a lollipop. Something to notice is the lume plots should be neat but relatively tall and you should be able to see the white paint around the plots boarders for the original finish. A sloppy finish could indicate a relumed job. The dial also has a distinct star located between the words “Calypsomatic” and “21 Jewels”. This was exclusively used on the first generation dial. Also, below the 6 o’clock marker should state the word “swiss”. There is no “T” denoting tritium because the first generation used radium for the luminous material.		The dial itself is a highly desired gloss dial. The glossy finish is susceptible to some cracking, spider lines and scratches so expect to see them similar to most glossy dials of its period. While the other early Calypsomatic used gilt (gold text) for the print of the logo and writing of the words, the first generation used white print over the glossy finish. This was also used for the minute track, the surrounds around the lume plots and the date window box. A spectacular feature when you examine the dial is that the lume plots are connected to the hash marker, a feature also known as a lollipop. Something to notice is the lume plots should be neat but relatively tall and you should be able to see the white paint around the plots boarders for the original finish. A sloppy finish could indicate a relumed job. The dial also has a distinct star located between the words “Calypsomatic” and “21 Jewels”. This was exclusively used on the first generation dial. Also, below the 6 o’clock marker should state the word “swiss”. There is no “T” denoting tritium because the first generation used radium for the luminous material.

			The hands are the most unique of all Calypsomatics and only used on this model. It features 3 section pencil shaped, lume filled hands for both the hour and minute. The luminous material should be radium. The hands are painted white so its common to see a little chipping or discoloration around the edges due to the radium. The second hand has a wonderful big bubble with luminous material that is applied on top of the circle. This is not lume filled but applied over a base. If the luminous material is missing from the seconds hand you won’t have a hole but just a white base plate underneath. On occasion you might notice the paint on the second hand to be slightly brighter likely due to less radium material on them.

			While the case itself is essentially identical to other references it is the crown that is most unique. There are 2 different crowns used on the first generation Calypsomatic. The one most often used and seen in actual advertisments is the “superocean” style crown which premiered on the early Breitling diver reference 1004 in the late 50’s. This crown which aesthetically is great looking but a terrible design. If you find an example with the crown design not replaced it is certainly worth more as this is one of its major distinctions. It's no wonder the Calypsomatic immediately abandoned the design with the later push in big crown used in its predecessor. The crown has a two piece design with the base that is actually a part of the case itself and then a flat ~5.8mm crown that screws into the base. These proved not be very durable so don’t be surprised if you find a first generation model with a replacement crown. The stem used is a two piece where one end slips into the other.

	==Links==		==Links==

Richard: /* 5913 - 1st Generation Calypsomatic */

2020-06-02T19:35:20Z

5913 - 1st Generation Calypsomatic

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	[[File:Titus 5913.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Titus 5913.jpg\|thumb]]
	The first execution for the Calypsomatic is the 5913, some including 5913-a on the case. Although there are a couple variations of the 5913 as a reference itself the first generation has a very specific dial, hands and crown that differentiates itself from the rest.		The first execution for the Calypsomatic is the 5913, some including 5913-a on the case. Although there are a couple variations of the 5913 as a reference itself the first generation has a very specific dial, hands and crown that differentiates itself from the rest.

			The dial itself is a highly desired gloss dial. The glossy finish is susceptible to some cracking, spider lines and scratches so expect to see them similar to most glossy dials of its period. While the other early Calypsomatic used gilt (gold text) for the print of the logo and writing of the words, the first generation used white print over the glossy finish. This was also used for the minute track, the surrounds around the lume plots and the date window box. A spectacular feature when you examine the dial is that the lume plots are connected to the hash marker, a feature also known as a lollipop. Something to notice is the lume plots should be neat but relatively tall and you should be able to see the white paint around the plots boarders for the original finish. A sloppy finish could indicate a relumed job. The dial also has a distinct star located between the words “Calypsomatic” and “21 Jewels”. This was exclusively used on the first generation dial. Also, below the 6 o’clock marker should state the word “swiss”. There is no “T” denoting tritium because the first generation used radium for the luminous material.

	==Links==		==Links==

Richard: /* Movement */

2020-06-02T19:33:46Z

Movement

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	===Movement===		===Movement===
	The Calypsomatic uses an ETA2452 for the first generation and the ETA2472 movement for the rest. The 2472 is a mechanical movement with automatic winding, date display with semi-quickset feature, and power reserve of 42 hours.		The Calypsomatic uses an ETA2452 for the first generation and the ETA2472 movement for the rest. The 2472 is a mechanical movement with automatic winding, date display with semi-quickset feature, and power reserve of 42 hours.

			==5913 - 1st Generation Calypsomatic==
			[[File:Titus 5913.jpg\|thumb]]
			The first execution for the Calypsomatic is the 5913, some including 5913-a on the case. Although there are a couple variations of the 5913 as a reference itself the first generation has a very specific dial, hands and crown that differentiates itself from the rest.

	==Links==		==Links==

Richard: /* History */

2020-06-01T13:16:44Z

History

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	==History==		==History==
			[[File:Titus fullsizeoutput 905.jpg\|thumb]]
	The first execution for the Calypsomatic was the reference 5913. The gilt print stopped being used around 1967 along with the famous lollipop hour hand. The reference 7985 was the last with this complete configuration and you see the changes immediately with the following 7986 reference. Transitional (very early) 7986 references may have a gilt dial and if you are lucky still the lollipop hour hand but its unlikely in most cases.		The first execution for the Calypsomatic was the reference 5913. The gilt print stopped being used around 1967 along with the famous lollipop hour hand. The reference 7985 was the last with this complete configuration and you see the changes immediately with the following 7986 reference. Transitional (very early) 7986 references may have a gilt dial and if you are lucky still the lollipop hour hand but its unlikely in most cases.
	===Case===		===Case===