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Question about the hands
When I examine my 5960 and look at the tips of the chrono second hand and the minute hand when both are set to 1200, I notice what appears to be considerable distance between the hands. On the watches that had the problem, was this distance too small? In other words, did some watches have less distance between the hands which contributed to the problem or is the distance irrelevant?
Thanks.
About the mysterious chronograph hands problem.... (att. Giorgio)
Hi all, some time ago, in a 5960 related thread, Giorgio reported some problems he had with the hands of his 5960. click here for original thread Obviously some rumours were around of a mysterious "problem with the hands", but as it's often with rumours, ...
What can I say....
... but THANK YOU my friend! This topic is really helping me understanding the problems (twice) I've had with my 5960 that is still in Patek. Hope will come back with this new hand. I've sent an email to you
Thanks!
And I'll hope yours is back soon and you can enjoy it again! Don't forget to post some pictures here than Best regards Suitbert
"boring" ?!
Hi Suitbert, That was a very interesting posting indeed It'd be interesting to see the output of the highspeed camera. I guess this 'hand resonance' knowledge will form future 'tests' for prototypes so that the problem doesn't repeat itself on future refe...
A most interesting solution. Many thanks.So there was no problem after all
Just a very high level of after-sales concern.Well done Patek . Julian
Thank you Suitbert !!
...as always..'great work' !!...thank you for your explanation and passing that info to us. The 'fix' seems to be rather simple...so hopefully 'the hands' should be no longer a reason for slower delivery of this popular reference....and the production and...
Suitbert, this is what separates this Forum from 'the other'
The MODERATOR. Thank you.
What a wonderful story - thanks Suitbert
It is such fascinating details, we watch-nerds are nourished by. Incredible phenomenon, when one thinks of how small and light such a hand really is. But while we are at it, I wonder why the down-side profile has become 3-stepped instead of "just" conic, ...
Great research and update
Thanks for the wonderful research and write up to keep us informed of the issue. The next question would be whether I should have my original second hand changed to the new one. Is there a recommendation from PP?? So far, i do not seem to have any problem...
Thanks, Lee, for the kind words...
...what I heard the number of "problematic" watches was very, very low. And it even was difficult to find another one which only closely exhibited the same problem... So I'd not be concerned at all about it. At the end it's not something which is potentia...
5960 Problem
Thanks Suitbert for your very informative post! I own a 5960 which I have worn many times. While I don't run the chrono function continuously, I have used the chrono function at least 25 times with no problem. I wonder what percentage of the owners of the...
Similar question
I also own a 5960. How difficult is it to see the problem? Does it require a magnifying loop or are the changes readily visible? Again, thanks for the greatly informative post!
That's a great insight
Time and time again you have put us out of misery. Been reading a lot about the problem and still waiting for the delivery of both 5960 and 5980 so this should put my mind at rest.
Thanks for the vindication!
Drew some flak for my original comments but at least I know the 5960 will come back rectified fully. Thanks for the detail explanation which allow us to bear parting with our 5960 better.
Question about the hands
When I examine my 5960 and look at the tips of the chrono second hand and the minute hand when both are set to 1200, I notice what appears to be considerable distance between the hands. On the watches that had the problem, was this distance too small? In ...
Although there might be a tolerance in that regard...
...it's not the key point as I understand it. In the very few cases which could be observed, obviously the vertical movement/vibration of the seconds hand contributed to the problem. The combination of resonance in the chrono runner arbor and the hand may...
