According to Moritz Grossmann

May 26, 2019,11:45 AM
 

hammer automatics in the past were relatively inefficient compared to rotors but the hamatic winds as efficiently as a rotor would. That's because the centre of gravity of the hammer is far from its pivot, spanning almost the entire movement, or double that or an ordinary rotor. This results in increased leverage and torque so even a five degree movement of the hammer winds the mainspring!  This might just be the most beautiful automatic movement in the market. smile


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It seems Grossmann has found its way...

 
 By: shortys home : May 26th, 2019-10:35
... with the Hammatik, a hammer automatic in a very nice outfit: Need to learn more about it but wanted to share a quick picture with you. If they stop those weird limited editions and do more of this... 👍🏻 Cheers Henrik ...  

This is a different take on the automatic

 
 By: sham1 : May 26th, 2019-10:51
using a hammer instead of a rotor and it looks a lot more attractive I must confess. Can't wait to try one on!

That is interesting

 
 By: mpg13 : May 26th, 2019-11:15
I do wonder about the winding efficiency though. An automatic with a rotor will oscillate enough to wind even with one's arm hanging straight down. Will this do the same?

According to Moritz Grossmann

 
 By: sham1 : May 26th, 2019-11:45
hammer automatics in the past were relatively inefficient compared to rotors but the hamatic winds as efficiently as a rotor would. That's because the centre of gravity of the hammer is far from its pivot, spanning almost the entire movement, or double th... 

Ditto. [nt]

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 27th, 2019-06:34

Bumper automatic

 
 By: xyz123abc : May 26th, 2019-13:18
The most well known was Omega caliber 343RG chronometer grade (However the Omega “ hammer” was not so elegant). ...  

A sexier mousetrap!!! [nt]

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : May 26th, 2019-15:18

Love this brand but...

 
 By: Mostel : May 26th, 2019-16:16
I do not love their logo--I feel it really needs to be redesigned. It looks like a lower priced hotel chain type logo... redo the logo MG! Completely redo it. It looks like a real estate company lawn sign.... It even looks like an accounting firm. Change!...