Thank you Alkiro for the informative post - I admit I did not know about the back winders! Looks to me like a DNA section inherited from the old Music Box, another great Swiss tradition, and, in a strange way, the "ancient grandmother" of computers.
We know that backwinders are not so common in the watch production (Patek 3569, AP 25831 and 25643, Futurematic...) especially today (I have no example in mind at this moment). I do not know why but I have always been attracted by a such specificity. I th...
Do you know why Omega decided to use two crowns? The backwinder serves to set the hour so I suppose the "classic" crown at 3 is used for rewind. I never saw two crowns before. Really interesting. Thank you for your comment and the picture. Best wishes Alk...
. . . at 3 o'clock powers the movement, while the crown recessed into the back is for time-setting. The gearing layout dictated the specialization of functions. Cordially, Art
I never owned one with crown on the back. Anyway, I like the crown too much, it is a strong part of the appealing of a watch so... I like to have it in the side of the case Best, massi ...
You are right, I totally forgot the Lange 31. An impressive watch both on the size and weight. From my side, I love the purity of a watch case without crown. Of course, I understand your position. That is why the design of a crown is so important IMHO. Be...
Then yes a back winder is good. Just to note on a Futurematic - its not for winding the watch. You can just set the time - its fully automatic, so it never fully winds down and should just start after its picked up and set. Though mine being nearly 60 yea...
From my side, I love to wear my watches well tightened (as I do not like when it moves on my wrist) and I do not know if the backwinder could bothered me or not. Best wishes Alkiro
Hi To be honest I've never really considered it - don't think its a problem as I've never really noticed. Its smooth so fits ok with the rest of the watch back. There is an upside as sometimes the crown of a normal watch will dig in to my wrist, especiall...
Romain Gauthier unveiled a collection called "Prestige" some years ago (I totally forgot this one while I am a RG big fan and already met him two times... the first time with this specific model. Unpardonable!). Best wishes Alkiro ...
Thank you Alkiro for the informative post - I admit I did not know about the back winders! Looks to me like a DNA section inherited from the old Music Box, another great Swiss tradition, and, in a strange way, the "ancient grandmother" of computers.
I prefer the crown at the side of the watch. I actually tried winding a Romain Gauthier at the AD and found it rather awkward. My AD actually chipped his nail while winding a Prestige! What lovely watches Romian Gauthier makes with movements to die for bu...