KMII[Montblanc Moderator]
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Correct on the accuracy
Jul 26, 2016,06:22 AM
But it takes a lot less effort to get a watch accurate that adjusts the time once a day than to keep one accurate without adjustment - the latter I find somewhat cooler. At the same time I wear mechanical watches most of the time, which in terms of accuracy produce fairly medieval results in comparison, so it is not the prime consideration for me generally
Just a feature or aspect to ponder upon (had it not been less than 1 second a month fast I probably would not even have mentioned it)
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Six months with the Accutron - first impressions
By: KMII : July 26th, 2016-02:10
Six months ago I started a little budget experiment by buying an Accutron II to see how I like the optics and whether to go for an original or one of the tuning fork (Cal. 214) re-editions (the latter being a much more significant investment). While I hav...
As said...
By: KMII : July 26th, 2016-02:34
A little fun, a bit of an experiment Sufficiently similar in case design and dial layout to give a first impression of a Spaceview, without having to fork out a significant amount to see if one likes it And I have to say in terms of smiles per € it works ...
Funnily enough...
By: KMII : July 26th, 2016-12:44
It is only officially sold in a handful of European countries. But then there is always your friendly bookseller to help out
Well done my friend
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 26th, 2016-03:19
Great "666" post Love your cuff links Yours D
6606
By: KMII : July 26th, 2016-06:20
60 more and hell freezes over? The cuff links are fiarly old and relatively seldomly used these days but they are fun - a lighter side of office life
Correct on the accuracy
By: KMII : July 26th, 2016-06:22
But it takes a lot less effort to get a watch accurate that adjusts the time once a day than to keep one accurate without adjustment - the latter I find somewhat cooler. At the same time I wear mechanical watches most of the time, which in terms of accura...
No little tuning fork...
By: BDLJ : July 26th, 2016-04:18
...with little weights on the tines to adjust the rate=Not for me. I have a few real Accutrons. I love the concept and the execution. However, the pitch of the tuning fork means I have to sleep many rooms away.
Also an aspect to consider
By: KMII : July 26th, 2016-06:25
I have to admit to never having experienced a real tuning fork movement live - the noise would at least be an interesting characteristic. As long as it can be muted in some way, when so desired. That the Accutron II will not match the original I understan...
The hum of
By: halkcb : July 26th, 2016-18:44
the tuning fork is not intrusive.....unless my ears are going deaf! lol! My vintage/earlier model says hi ...
LOL
By: KMII : July 26th, 2016-21:43
So you are saying that I should wait with the real thing? Your original looks really cool - do you have more pictures of it?
Not really....
By: halkcb : July 27th, 2016-00:11
this is just a fun piece but horologically one of the early pre-quartz pieces which interested me. Will try to take more shots of this and post best
Very nice.
By: BDLJ : July 28th, 2016-02:34
I've always shied away from Spaceviews as they seem a bit of a minefield. I'll have to search through my PPro gallery, I've a 70s 214? with box and papers. As for the hum...it's probably just me, 350Hz is very distracting
Sorry to
By: halkcb : July 28th, 2016-07:57
hear (sic) that...what a pity! Nonetheless,,the hum i get is rather muted. best
Minefield?
By: KMII : July 29th, 2016-07:36
In what way? Looking forward to your pictures!
Interesting review of your Accutrone.
By: Bill : July 26th, 2016-09:36
The watch looks totally f=different depending on the lighting in the various shots. Looks like a fun watch. Bill PS nice matching cuff links.
Definitely a fun piece
By: KMII : July 26th, 2016-12:41
And you are right, it does look different depending on the lighting angle
Well, Spaceview :)
By: KMII : July 26th, 2016-12:43
The original design was never intended for the public but as a training exhibit for watch repairmen learning to fix tuning fork movements - the rest, as they say was history The original was certainly one of the significant pre Quartz electronic movements...