amanico
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Yes, indeed a wonderful Reverso.>>>
But I'd avoid practicing any sport with it, as with any mechanical watch.
And as for swimming with it, I believe that the WR is 50 meters , so I'd avoid it too!
But I didn't have any infos about some issues with the movement. So I'd go for it, if I were you!
Reverso Gran'Sport Chronographe
I am considering adding a second JLC, and an opportunity has presented itself to acquire this watch, black/slate grey on rubber strap. I haven't seen it in person, but the photos are appealing, as is the complexity of the movement. I notice that it has be...
Yes, indeed a wonderful Reverso.>>>
But I'd avoid practicing any sport with it, as with any mechanical watch. And as for swimming with it, I believe that the WR is 50 meters , so I'd avoid it too! But I didn't have any infos about some issues with the movement. So I'd go for it, if I were y...
A question amanico....
Interesting comments. Why would you avoid swimming if it is certified as waterproof to 50m? The best you could get to in a pool is probably 5-6 metres. Simon
Because of the pressure.>>>
I kow, I was amazed myself, but all the guys told me, and JLC and other brands too, that if you want to swim with a watch, you have to choose a minimum of 100 meter WR. When you dive from a swimming pool, the pressure is higher, when you swim, it's the sa...
In that case....
I presume I am OK to swim in my EWC as it is 100 metres rated and has the screw down compressor crown and pushers. Is that a fair assumption? I swam a lot with my Cartier Chronoscaph (also 100 metres rated) at it was fine. Thanks. Simon
Grande Sport Chrono...
I am far from an expert on this movement but from what I had heard anecdotally, the movement is a very complex chrono with retrograde function - groundbreaking at the time. That being said, it is complex and can be a bit delicate from what I understand. I...
Adding on all opinoins expressed....
Hi, The Grand Sport Chrono is a very beautiful expression of the Reverso concept, certainly one I'd love to and may get someday. I've seen it once only as it was somewhat expensive for that time. Yet I still see it as a bargain in the classical chrono wor...