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What exactly does " regulator " really means ... ??
Seeing this new patek 5235G, a real breathe of fresh air from the recent new models of 2011. I also agree with some others, that smaller case size would probably makes this watch even more attractive.
Nevertheless, i am still stuck with the question in my mind, what does " Regulator " really stands for ?? Can someone please be so kind and explain that to me ... i thank YOU.
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What exactly does " regulator " really means ... ??
Seeing this new patek 5235G, a real breathe of fresh air from the recent new models of 2011. I also agree with some others, that smaller case size would probably makes this watch even more attractive. Nevertheless, i am still stuck with the question in my...
The special form of the dial ...
... with the minute-hand as the main hand in the middle and the hour-hand on a subdial. This kind of dial has a long history in precision watchmaking as it is supposed to be very "readable", but I would recommend wikipedia, if you want to go any deeper in...
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The name regulator refers to the layout of the dial, as Georg stated. The hours, minutes, and seconds are all displayed to maintain readability. The regulator layout, as I understand it, was originally used in reference clocks inside of a watchmaking work...
Regulator
It is well described in the new PP magazine. In the old days the watch makers had a highly accurate clock against which they would test or set the watches they were working on. The main thing was the second hand, which they would track against the piece t...
A style of marine chronometer designed by Louis Berthound circa 1801
the nephew of Ferdinand Berthound. What they were trying to achieve were chronometer better then John Harrison. It is based on the concept of each axis of the clock (hour, minute, second) being as direct as posssible. ...Therefore, the least number of par...