Bifora launched the 115 in 1968. The aim of the calibre 115 was to be an affordable workhorse movement that could match Swiss standards at the time.
An unusual feature is the click is on the crown wheel rather the click/ratchet wheel.
You also find it uses the Bifora-Bishock shock protection system.
Family/generations:
Bifora: 115
- Made from a prox 1968-1974
- Made in Germany
- Power reserve around: 45h
- 17 Jewels
- 18000 B/A
- Lift angle 58
- DM 25.6mm
- H 3.6-3.8mm
The gear train bridges have a tidy brushed decoration. The screws have a decent finish. Ratchet and crown wheel are nice. with twisted starburst.
Top surface finish on bridges: 7 Points
Surface finish on screws: 6 Points
Surface finish on ratchet and crown wheel: 6 Points
Movement Jeweling: 7 Points
Movement design innovation (1968): 5 points
The Bifora base plate is tidy and has basic finishing. Pretty standard setting and winding mechanism. Fair gear train finish.
Base plate finish: 6 Points
Setting and winding mechanism: 7 Points
Gear-train finish: 7 Points
Date change snappiness 11.30-12.00: 5 Points*
Movement durability: 7 Points
Balance stud regulator.
+3 bonus points.
The Befora 115 has fair accuracy.
Accuracy: 7 points
Power reserve of 45 hours is good.
Power reserve: 7 Points
Bifora 115 points summary:
Surface finish on bridges and top side of base plate: 7
Surface finish screws: 6
Surface finish on ratchet and ratchet wheel: 6
Movement Jewelling: 7
Movement innovative design for ca 1968: 5
Base plate finish: 6
Setting and winding mechanism: 6
Date change snappiness: 5*
Gear-train finish: 7
Movement durability: 7
Total bonus points: 3*
Accuracy: 7
Power reserve: 7
Grand total: 74-79
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