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Isn’t that Nonius for 10th of seconds like on a micrometer scale?
Feb 19, 2021,04:12 AM
I.e. when one number hits the scale line perfectly, its for the 10th of a second?
Best, Jens
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2 variations of an interesting vintage Longines: The Nonius Chronograph.
By: amanico : February 19th, 2021-00:47
2 iterations, well, I would say that for me, there is only one Nonius, the version housing the famous cal 30CH: While the later is not bad looking at all, but it houses a more pedestrian Valjoux movement. Why Nonius? Because you have a 9 seconds scale, yo...
+1 - me toot!
By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 19th, 2021-11:46
Its also called a Vernier Scale
By: Figij005 : February 19th, 2021-10:45
It is used to improve the precision of reading for 10th of seconds (although none of the movements used is a hi-beat-movement). Best described in Wikipedia. Best, Jens
Merci!
By: amanico : February 19th, 2021-14:43
I own a Nonius!
By: Mostel : February 19th, 2021-16:44
It's quite an incredible watch! The movement is about as good a it gets for any price... and the dial is so LONGINES, so 60's... When I bought it, (10 years ago?) I wasn't really sure what I was doing... I just loved it and wasn't sure if anyone on earth ...
I know Nicolas, I have to
By: Mostel : March 17th, 2021-15:19
I am so bad about pics. It is certainly an economical way to own this crazy-beautiful, legendary movement
Steve's 30CH is a . . .
By: Dr No : March 20th, 2021-10:14
. . . piece unique produced ~ twenty years ago, decades after the movement was out of production, by Longines as a gift to one of their employees. (This info is from Steve's website). It's literally the last 30CH made. Art ...
Totally agreed, Nicolas . . .
By: Dr No : March 18th, 2021-15:43
. . . but the hazards and pitfalls of vintage collecting have increased markedly in the last few years. Five years ago I could acquire any vintage Omega and be fully confident it could be restored to correct condition. Not today, unfortunately. There will...