Hi J. Peter,
I am currently looking into applying to the Lititz Watch Technicum and I had some questions about the process. I’ve read your blog posts that cover the general application process but I have some more specific questions that I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind answering.
I would prefer to do this via email so I am hoping that you will read this and get in touch with me.
Thank you!
Dear Mr Peter, I have recently acquired a Rotary le0005/06 automatic watch, and an electric winding box with it. I am worried that if I leave my watch turning in the winder every night, the movement will experience unnecessary wear and tear. Am I better off winding it manually, and leaving it motionless, on a table say, overnight? Thanks, T. Sharples.
I am a member of the WatchUSeek Chinese mechanicals forum and we have been discussing the origins of the Chinese 6497/98 movements. I believe we have been able to determine the differences between the two manufacturers (Sea-gull and PTS-Hangzhou).
I believe your fake Panerai started out as a Sea-gull ST36. I would like to think that Sea-gull is doing a better job than that. But what I believe is happening is that unscrupulous watchmakers are buying the movements/ebauches and adding/modifying them to make fakes.
I understand there are many websites and forums that discuss these Chinese movements only to try and make a better fake. That is not what we are all about.
While researching these two Chinese movements, I began to wonder, why are they different and what Unitas/ETA calibers they were trying to clone. Unitas 97/98, ETA 97/98, ETA 97/98-1, or ETA 97/98-2.
I read on the Unitas reference website that they were acquired by ETA in 1983. And that ETA retained the name and calibres for a while. How long did ETA use the U stamp and when did they stop using it? When did they first make the ETA models?
I found your report on pin vises informative and would like to followup with a question via direct e-mail to you so I can upload a photo of an item I’ve been looking for. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
I was referred to you by someone in the Chronometer Club. I was thinking of joining the Chronometer Club and since we’re close to the same age it was suggested I talk to you to get your input on it. If you need more specifics send me an e-mail and we’ll continue this that way. Thanks.
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Hi J. Peter,
I am currently looking into applying to the Lititz Watch Technicum and I had some questions about the process. I’ve read your blog posts that cover the general application process but I have some more specific questions that I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind answering.
I would prefer to do this via email so I am hoping that you will read this and get in touch with me.
Thank you!
Dear Mr Peter, I have recently acquired a Rotary le0005/06 automatic watch, and an electric winding box with it. I am worried that if I leave my watch turning in the winder every night, the movement will experience unnecessary wear and tear. Am I better off winding it manually, and leaving it motionless, on a table say, overnight? Thanks, T. Sharples.
Hello,
I am a member of the WatchUSeek Chinese mechanicals forum and we have been discussing the origins of the Chinese 6497/98 movements. I believe we have been able to determine the differences between the two manufacturers (Sea-gull and PTS-Hangzhou).
I believe your fake Panerai started out as a Sea-gull ST36. I would like to think that Sea-gull is doing a better job than that. But what I believe is happening is that unscrupulous watchmakers are buying the movements/ebauches and adding/modifying them to make fakes.
I understand there are many websites and forums that discuss these Chinese movements only to try and make a better fake. That is not what we are all about.
While researching these two Chinese movements, I began to wonder, why are they different and what Unitas/ETA calibers they were trying to clone. Unitas 97/98, ETA 97/98, ETA 97/98-1, or ETA 97/98-2.
I read on the Unitas reference website that they were acquired by ETA in 1983. And that ETA retained the name and calibres for a while. How long did ETA use the U stamp and when did they stop using it? When did they first make the ETA models?
Thanks,
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I found your report on pin vises informative and would like to followup with a question via direct e-mail to you so I can upload a photo of an item I’ve been looking for. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
Hey,
I was referred to you by someone in the Chronometer Club. I was thinking of joining the Chronometer Club and since we’re close to the same age it was suggested I talk to you to get your input on it. If you need more specifics send me an e-mail and we’ll continue this that way. Thanks.
–Aaron
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