If I remember correct, mr Gauthier decided to make the teeth of the winding wheel a little bit more "smooth". When we tried one of the first proto-types, you could say it was somewhat uncomfortable because the teeth were quite sharp. Later versions had slightly more rounded teeth and winding was goo
I bought it about two years ago. It's the coolest thing.. All days of the week are black, but SATURDAY is blue and SUNDAY is red. How awesome is that ?! Okay -- perhaps I am easily entertained Regards Mark
.. I never understood the appeal of the "dead seconds" complication; time is something that's continuous, not discrete.. Perhaps technically speaking it's an interesting complication, but to me it just does not make a lot of sense; continously sweeping (like the Spring Drive) would be the direction
No longer mine, but I liked the bright yellow sweep seconds hand on this DA36; Ofcourse the lightning bolt of the Milgauss belongs in this thread; This one is going crazy I don't know if it's considered a "complication", but a sweep seconds hand is my favorite feature on a mechanical watch. Regards
Stuff like Jean-Michel Jarre, Vangelis, Kraftwerk.. Later, when I started playing bassguitar Mark King (Level 42) was my hero for a while. Regards Mark
You are correct - it is an alarm watch. Crown at 4 o'clock is used for winding / setting the time, crown at 2 o'clock is used for winding / setting the alarm. regards Mark
One of the many great memories from my years in Russia today; the investment actually doubled when I put a nice calf strap on it The "Flying tank" from Aviator on the wrist today. Have a good weekend! Regards Mark