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Post by ajdh on Jan 8, 2015 8:46:25 GMT -6
That's a cool piece of history there. I've read about the bezel winding systems before but never seen one in action. It'd be great if you could do a little video to show it in use for winding and setting the time. I will in time, the action is a bit stiff so I'll need to set up a tripod etc. Incidentally, the winding is only done by the automatic movement, not the bezel.
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Post by CHIP on Jan 8, 2015 10:03:58 GMT -6
That's very cool.
Congratulations Adrian!
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Post by ianmedium on Jan 8, 2015 10:08:27 GMT -6
A peice of history Adrian though I hope it will get worn, perhaps on special occasions as I understand your caution about usage it being a very rare piece.
I am looking forward to more close ups and as Roger said, a video explaining how it all works would be great!
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Post by ajdh on Jan 8, 2015 10:16:19 GMT -6
It's actually a bit small to wear. I'm more used to 40 -42mm watches.
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Post by CHIP on Jan 8, 2015 10:17:58 GMT -6
It's actually a bit small to wear. I'm more used to 40 -42mm watches. That's the only reason that keeps me from getting a vintage watch. I always liked them and I'd very much want to add one to my tiny collection one day, but the size keeps me from doing it. Even the DJ seemed too small and it hit the chopping block after only a few weeks.
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Post by ajdh on Jan 8, 2015 10:26:11 GMT -6
It's only 30mm Chip. It would look a bit silly on my wrist but I didn't buy it to wear, I wanted a piece of horology history.
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Post by CHIP on Jan 8, 2015 11:04:04 GMT -6
I get that. It's how I feel about my pocket watch.
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Post by ajdh on Jan 8, 2015 11:52:13 GMT -6
I've been researching John Harwood as he was born in Bolton and is the inventor of the automatic wristwatch. Unfortunately he has never received the widespread recognition he deserved. Amongst his other inventions are an early impact screwdriver, an automatic pistol and a card table with a shuffling system. He had extreme difficulties getting any Swiss watchmakers to produce his designs, eventually Fortis accepted the task in 1928. Unfortunately during the depression of 1931, Harwood didn't have enough funds to survive and wound up the business. He also failed to renew the patent on his design. Rolex perfected the automatic movement and claimed it as being the first. After complaints from Harwood, they accepted his invention was first and wrote an open apology.
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Post by iceman on Jan 8, 2015 16:45:05 GMT -6
Congrats Adrian, what a great piece of history to own
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Post by ajdh on Jan 8, 2015 16:47:11 GMT -6
Congrats Adrian, what a great piece of history to own Thanks.
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Post by ajdh on Jan 9, 2015 4:42:02 GMT -6
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Post by Baco Noir on Jan 9, 2015 7:54:10 GMT -6
That dial is damn near perfect - the texture, hands, italicizes arabic numbers, RR chapter ring, and well executed power reserve indicator (or at least that's what I assume the red dot is).
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Post by ajdh on Jan 9, 2015 8:00:26 GMT -6
That dial is damn near perfect - the texture, hands, italicizes arabic numbers, RR chapter ring, and well executed power reserve indicator (or at least that's what I assume the red dot is). I have a feeling that the hands are not original. The red dot indicates the bezel is in the correct position for the movement to run. It's all to do with altering the hands.
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Post by ajdh on Jan 9, 2015 8:11:15 GMT -6
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Post by Baco Noir on Jan 9, 2015 8:49:40 GMT -6
That's an elegant solution!
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