MTF[PuristS]
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Quick answer
Got to leave the country, so quick answers:
NO: the 16/1860/1 does NOT hack seconds. if you have a stopping seconds hand, some "friction" is going on...you need to check it out.
YES: the minute hand does "jump" when pushing back the crown. This is minimised by applying slight back pressure to the crown whilst pushing it home. The pressure is enough to stiop the jump but not enough to change the set position.
CAREFUL with the hinge of the case back.....don't force it open too much.
LIKELY NO: the watch cannot be wound "fully" by hand, so 90 turns seems a lot because the automatic clutch kicks in at lower number of turns (? 40 turns depending on personal definition of "a turn") This protects the mainspring. I usually turn 30 "strokes" if the watch has stopped.
Regards,
MTF
This message has been edited by MTF on 2007-09-26 20:34:31
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