Maans
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Thanks j.jota - I think I now managed to wind it full. At least it does not move any more and it has now run for an hour.
Nov 22, 2023,17:36 PM
This is the strangest winding experience to date! It feels like the crown does not wind at all as it return back when I release my finger. However, it obviously made some winding…
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Vacheron Asymmetric 1972 winding
By: Maans : November 22nd, 2023-16:23
Hi all I just received my Vacheron Constantin Asymmetric 1972 watch with ref. 37010. I bought it pre-owned. I’m wondering how to wind the watch as the crown is almost completely inside the watch? I can only glide the crown from a tiny angle. When I do so,...
this watch has the fp cal 610= vacheron calibre 1055
By: golden hands : November 22nd, 2023-18:39
its only a 6.75 ''' diameter of 15.70mm-so the barrel is very small-hence a thin small spring and 40 hr power reserve-FULLY WOUND. unscrew the case back and look at the winding motion for any visable problems and try 'thumb winding' .
Form over function
By: Tick Talk : November 23rd, 2023-14:38
The partially hooded crown was a design trade-off, looks good but difficult to live with. Can be frustrating but a serviced movement should optimize the ease of winding. Perhaps a chore I share with others, my spouse brings her manual watches to me to win...