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Thanks, Don...
I have personally thought that the person doing the regulation is what it all came down to, which, in my experience talking to owners of the 2 most lucrative brands (Rolex and Omega), I've repeatedly heard people say, "My Rolex watches have better bragging rights, but my Omegas always keep better time." With 2 mostly machine-assembled movement brands, I know that the regulation still comes down to some individuals at the end of the line. I've often wondered, "Who does Omega have that trains their reulateurs to set the watches so well?" I had an Omega Hour Vision for 2 years when the 8500 first came out (in steel), and averaged only +2 sec/week. I was amazed.
Questions about regulator, free sprung balance and fixed vs mobile stud holder
I understand free sprung balance is preferred by some to an index regulator because they feel the free sprung option secures the hairspring better. The regulator pin and boot which holds the hairspring after the stud holder is not a secure hold because th...
theoretical possibilities that are practically irrelevant
Hi nwk, I think that these are theoretical possibilities that are practically irrelevant. If a watch sees a shock big enough to move a regulator or stud holder other things in the watch are likely to be broken too. There are some people making watches wit...
Thanks, Don...
I have personally thought that the person doing the regulation is what it all came down to, which, in my experience talking to owners of the 2 most lucrative brands (Rolex and Omega), I've repeatedly heard people say, "My Rolex watches have better braggin...
Thanks Don
Hi Don, many thanks for taking time to reply. Please indulge me further. 1) In a theoretical situation, assuming all the other items are made of adamantium and welded down, would a fixed stud holder be more secure vs a mobile one? I have seen many theoret...