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Patek Philippe: Difficult...

XXX However, the 5960 is just a chronograph with annual cal (yes, the first PP automatic chrono mechanism), but is just that. Double Split on the other hand, is just something really unique, a true milestone in horology. Besides, who needs actually a calendar having cel phones? . If you like the loo
14Y
By: mssanchez
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Patek Philippe: Even worse...(or not) :)

Actually, there are worst cases, the 5959 is actually based on an old Victorin Piguet ebauche made for a ladys watch long time ago (they claim they did it from scratch). Besides it haven't hack seconds, the minutes counter is a continuous one (not even a semi-instantaneous). Interesting for a watch
14Y
By: mssanchez
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Patek Philippe: The don't want that feature...

In an interview, P. Stern told that if they would want their watches to hack seconds, they will...Don't know why they don't want it, maybe it causes some movement issues? Regards Martin
14Y
By: mssanchez
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Horological Meandering: Chronoswiss

I always loved the chronoswiss style of watches. However, for me is difficult to find a proper situation for wearing them (I like to wear all of my watches often). The case (keeping it at 38mm makes me applaud them), the shape of the buttons, everything is meant to be noticed (even more being it an
14Y
By: mssanchez
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Horological Meandering: Indeed...

Happened to me...I have a watch that I love with all my soul and suddenly I noticed that on certain lights one of the hands is kind of opaque. Noticing it destroyed the concept of perfection that object had for me and certainly every time I see the watch I try to find that specific light angle that
14Y
By: mssanchez
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Patek Philippe: Autoquartz

Hi William, An autoquartz is basically a battery operated watch which charges itself by means of a rotor (like the one you found on an automatic mechanical watch). For instance the Seiko kinetic works in that way. It has some advantages over a regular quartz watch, like the very long lasting battery
14Y
By: mssanchez
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