Horological Meandering

SJX
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But I found the facts on which you obviously based this opinion a bit puzzling. As John pointed out the reference to J. Goodall's  ....... well as in Neuchatel....so there must be some misunderstanding at least on one side. So, if there isn't this striking success, ......you get my point?

I get your point and I agree.

I'm disagreeing here. I'm not sure on what you base this statement (advertising perhaps? would be great to see some! ) but I see it more differentiated.... COSC movements aren't ranked, because there's no competiton - "normal" obseratory certificated watches weren't ranked as well. The bulletins had different categories - but rankings were only given to those which were taking part at the competitions.

Correct, I meant that the results were used for marketing, the observatory watches themselves were not sold until '67 as you wrote, so few were made anyway. My point was that in the eyes of the average consumer, buying a watch that has the same movement as one that has won an observatory contest is similar to buying a COSC certified watch. Perhaps I am underestimating the average consumer but that is my point.

The escapement of a mechanical movement - as said I'd say at least 3 - I'd personally count in the hairspring as one more. It was your choice to enhance on escapement

Again, I agree. I should have written the Spring Drive movement, and not just the escapement. Anyway that point was in response to John writing, "Maybe a large number of those watches are Spring Drive and don't require much intervention by watchmakers?" I don't agree that the Spring Drive does not require as labour, while I admit it is likely less so than for a mechanical watch I still think a Spring Drive movement requires more labour than quartz.

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