interesting observations but opinions differ on the matter

The seconds subdial of the AT GMT shares the same layout as the Rolex Daytona and the Speedy pro, which I believe are the standard for classic chronograph design. In classical terms, you're asking for a level of precision that is normally expected to be found in the chronograph function rather than in the seconds subdial. Given this, I think there is no pressing need for a 60 second subdivision of the subdial. It's not a feature that has ever been thought of as neccessary (just use the chrono function) or even desirable (too messy and busy). Neither will you find such subdials in very contemporary designs like the JLC Amvox DBS and IWC Da Vinci chrono. Also, don't you think that it would look somewhat untidy to have so many markers on a little subdial? I would also beg to differ that marking 60 seconds would match the 30 minute totaliser because the second subdial would have twice as many markers as the minute totaliser.

Here are some pictures to refresh your memory. The chocolate Deville (my wife's) and Daytona (mine) are some of the most brilliant chronographs on the market and they both have identical seconds subdials as indeed our beloved Speedmaster has. This is as classical as it gets. I like Omega's tri compax layout better because it more symetrical than Rolex.

Have I managed to change your view on the matter?????? What do you other guys think?????

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Follow up review of the stunning Aqua Terra GMT

By: Pistol Pete : August 22nd, 2010-09:35

I originally intended to do a review of my some of my wife's beautiful Omega's but I decided to do a follow up of the AT GMT, with new pictures, as I think it would be more interesting to forum members. I've also received emails regarding my AT GMT (and m...

Thanks for sharing your first-hand experience. One question.

By: Ruckdee : August 22nd, 2010-19:18

Does it mention in your manual whether the pushers are water resistant to the level where it is operable when submerged? I'm not asking to really use the chronograph underwater. Just say, for example, when you wear it in a pool without any intention to us...

A comment on the 1st picture........

By: Pistol Pete : August 24th, 2010-07:35

Lol, while I was admiring my own pictures I noticed something about the first picture that I hope many of you did as well. Do you notice the superb quality of the double sided anti reflection coating of the sapphire crystal?????? Notice how the sapphire c...

Continuous seconds sub-dial

By: AndrewD : August 29th, 2010-15:51

Hi Pete, Thanks for the wonderful photos. I agree with you that there is much to like about this Seamaster GMT. In fact your original post sparked enough interest for me to take a good look at one at the Omega Boutique. The only issue I had with the desig...

interesting observations but opinions differ on the matter

By: Pistol Pete : August 30th, 2010-08:30

There are examples of both styles ...

By: AndrewD : August 30th, 2010-23:12

Hi Pete, We could probably find plenty of examples of both styles, but just to demonstrate what I was referring to across several brands in both vintage and modern pieces, dress and sport chronographs, here are some images from the archives. Both designs ...

A very persuasive argument Andrew, I'll give you that!

By: Pistol Pete : August 31st, 2010-08:10

The examples you gave clearly show that full 60 second markers on a subdial can look very elegant indeed. You have thoroughly convinced me of that. I now think I overstated the case. I like the Blancpain and Breguet best. I also share your sentiment regar...