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Comment on Why wear a Rolex? by anne eaux nimes

anne eaux nimes — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:12:36 +0000

hello,

i got mine for my 18th birthday… didn’t like it at first because i wanted a simple watch, maybee with the date but if so i did not wanted a BIG, SPOT to help me read the date…. as if i was 90 years old….

one day i was with my brother walking in a department store we were looking at the watches…. I remember him telling me : ” you know with your watch you can buy all the watches in this store”

I didn’t believe him at first, but then we went to the rolex shop, AND I SAW…. crazy

end of the story

Rolex makes you stand out… but it’s just watch…. you should never judge anyone upon his watch ( apart if it’s a 100, 000 £ watch )

Comment on ETA 6497 / 6498 by J.Peter

J.Peter — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:24:23 +0000

There should be a little screw near where the stem enters the movement. That screw should release the stem, but don’t turn it too far because it will release other things too, probably 1 full turn or so should do it.

Comment on ETA 6497 / 6498 by damon crate

damon crate — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:50:36 +0000

Hey, found your article while searching on how to remove a unitas (clone) from a uboat case I have. I’m huge watch enthusiast but can’t really say I know much about the guts themselves.

can you tell me how to remove the crown shaft so I can remove the movement from the case? I can provide a picture that doesn’t make sense. the only thing holding the movement in is the crown shaft and I’m not sure how it disconnects.

I want to buy a real unitas movement and redesign the face for a custom piece in the case, but I’m mildly in over my head

any help would be appreciated.

thanks!

Comment on Illustrated Professional Dictionary of Horology by J.Edwards

J.Edwards — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:22:14 +0000

This is great. Thanks for the heads up J.Peter.

Comment on Timing & acceptable variations by Jordan

Jordan — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:55:29 +0000

I just found your blog last week and really enjoy it. Just wanted to say thanks for all th info. I am in the market for a new timing machine. I currently have the vibrograf b200, but was wanting to get something digital, and a little quieter! I was wondering if you had any recomendations, a newer vibrograf, witchi, or mtg 3000 4000 5000. I see a wide range of prices.

Comment on Stephen Forsey on Tourbillons by J.Edwards

J.Edwards — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:43:49 +0000

You are all spot on. It is from a Patek Philippe pocket watch.

Patek is among the few watch brands that delivers on the true potential that the tourbillon has to offer mechanical timekeeping. While many brands could care less if their tourbillons are accurate to within 30 seconds a day, Patek is adament about surpassing the standards for COSC timing and their tourbillons are typically accurate to within +/-2 seconds/day.

Comment on Stephen Forsey on Tourbillons by J.Peter

J.Peter — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:39:40 +0000

I vote with movery and Nick, it has a very similar appearance to PP Gyromax balance. Funny, how I don’t know since this is my blog? J. Edwards designed the header. He’ll chime in and clear up the matter for us soon, I’m sure.

Comment on Stephen Forsey on Tourbillons by Nick

Nick — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:30:59 +0000

Adjustable mass balance wheel looks like a Patek Philipe.

Comment on Stephen Forsey on Tourbillons by movery

movery — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:44:35 +0000

I’ll bite.

The balance is from a Patek Philipe?

Comment on More from the Masters by Tick Talk » Movement by Guido Mocafico

Tick Talk » Movement by Guido Mocafico — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:07:36 +0000

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