That is not a problem for me

Sep 19, 2010,06:30 AM
 

Let's face it, the location of the crown is a critical elemnt to the overall charm of this special watch.  But I did NOT find winding the 1921 unpleasant at all.  I did not experience any discomfort or awkwardness about winding the watch, so no problem there.  As i said, I have no problem with its quiet and utterly smooth winding operation either.  I just was wondering how the end of the wind feels when one reaches the maximum reserve. 

I actually have nothing to criticize on this watch.  And that is the REAL problem for me.  ;-)

Have you tried this one on?  What are your thoughts?

respo

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Winding the American 1921 (Question for Bill)

 
 By: respo : September 18th, 2010-22:44
Bill, in your review of the American 1921, you wrote: "I only wish that both the tactile and audible feedback of winding were more pronounced, like when I wind those vintage Vacheron Constantin watches that I so adore." I had the chance to try out the 192... 

Hi respo...

 
 By: WHL : September 20th, 2010-07:17
When the caliber 4400 is fully wound you will feel resistance and know not to go any further. I wound up a 4400 in a Patrimony Traditionnelle recently and found it to have more of that "classical" feel with more resistance and audible clicking. It makes m... 

That is interesting, Bill

 
 By: respo : September 20th, 2010-19:09
I would have thought that the 4400 would be exactly the same in both watches, but perhaps not. I wonder if the finishing is any different on the movements in the two different watches... Well, it is not a big deal. I was just curious. Thanks for the obser... 

Good question. I am curious for the answer. Another question on the winding process.

 
 By: NoMilkToday : September 19th, 2010-04:41
Hi Respo, Bill also wrote in his great review: "The position of the crown makes winding a little unusual at first, but I quickly made a slight adjustment by using the middle joint of my index finger rather than tip of my finger on the underside of the cro... 

That is not a problem for me

 
 By: respo : September 19th, 2010-06:30
Let's face it, the location of the crown is a critical elemnt to the overall charm of this special watch. But I did NOT find winding the 1921 unpleasant at all. I did not experience any discomfort or awkwardness about winding the watch, so no problem ther... 

I am stupid. I had it in my hands once...

 
 By: NoMilkToday : September 19th, 2010-07:21
... and then I decided to sleep on it. And after that - after one day already - it was gone..., sold to a fast decision maker :-( And now there is a waiting list of several months. :-(( These are not the right circumstances to get a good discount :-((( Th...