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one of the most interesting part of that particular watch is the patented crown locking mechanism
Nov 04, 2017,18:02 PM
(US patent # 7404669B2).
It allows the owner to have two fold control function
with the crown in the same axial position making it possible, for
instance, to control a timezone function when the crown is rotated in
the first direction, and a date setting function when the crown is
rotated in the opposite direction. Inadvertant rotation away from the
desired directed is "blocked" by the control lever.
Thanks for sharing that interesting find...I've only seen one a few years ago at the MB boutique in Las Vegas
Best, Mike
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By: KMII : November 5th, 2017-01:37
Thanks for adding this detail, Mike!
By: KMII : November 5th, 2017-00:20
Was not aware of it. Would you happen to also know who provided the movement for the watch? Have a great Sunday!
The common suspect ....
By: Marcus Hanke : November 24th, 2017-03:28
.... would be one of the huge variety of Dubois-Dépraz calendar moduls atop a 7750. Marcus
Thanks Marcus!
By: KMII : November 25th, 2017-03:34
A modular movement appears logical, given the thickness. I unfortunately did not take a movement shot to have one of you pinpoint the origin... Will check if the seller still has it, and try and take a shot
Interesting...
By: tudorctin : November 5th, 2017-07:40
I didn't know about it.
Thanks Tudorctin!
By: KMII : November 5th, 2017-08:54
When I first saw it I was quite surprised, too
Actually...
By: KMII : November 26th, 2017-10:37
Not quite. It’s something I discovered in a watch shop recently and then decided to investigate, as I found nothing on it here I can give you a hint where it can be found, though. I guess personally I‘d be more likely to go for an 1858 Tachymeter, even if...
Let’s change the approach then...
By: KMII : November 26th, 2017-11:39
We can meet for a drink when you return from the warmth of where you are now and have a look at it together beforehand
I was looking for a perpetual calendar watch in 2008
By: MTF : November 28th, 2017-00:08
I think a watch buddy and I looked at this in Singapore when we both were looking for perpetual calendar watches. He was almost tempted because it is pretty and the price was reasonable. [This chap thinks A. Lange & Söhne Lange 31 and Zeitwerk are nor...
You are the third person here...
By: KMII : November 28th, 2017-12:15
Who seems to have seen this one live Quite a rare bird and not nearly as well known as their Villeret pieces from the subsequent years. Could be that as we did not cover the brand back then...
That’s true :)
By: KMII : November 28th, 2017-22:04
Seeing the offer in Singapore for the first time is quite overwhelming. Feels like there are as many watch stores there as there are in all of Europe