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Winding calibre 975...
I have a Master Hometime with the calibre 975. When winding the watch should you turn the crown clockwise or counter-clockwise? Thank you for all responses!
Best Regards,
Mike
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Winding calibre 975...
I have a Master Hometime with the calibre 975. When winding the watch should you turn the crown clockwise or counter-clockwise? Thank you for all responses! Best Regards, Mike
Looking at the crown logo
the crown should be turned clockwise. Since we don't have thumbs that are 60 cm long, most people may inadvertantly turn the crown a litlle bit anti-clockwise when they draw their thumb back for another winding stroke. This calculation assumes that the cr...
hijack
Sorry to slightly hijack this thread but I have a question about winding the 975 movement. I've always been advised to wind an automatic movement only enough to get the thing started, hence my advice earlier. I'd say this is normally good advice as you ca...