Mike, what is your conclusion? Re: value of good versus not good movements:

On Aug 16, 11:12 pm, "Jack Denver" <nunuv...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I should add that I consider the lack of fine regulator to be significant. I
know that pro watchmakers with timing machines and a delicate touch can
work directly from the curb regulator but I find the Etachron style to be
invaluable for trimming a few secs off a watch quickly and easily when I
want to get a watch "spot on" without visiting a pro, which I like to do
whenever it is possible. I especially like to do this because : 1.
Qualified watchmakers (as opposed to mall watch battery changing butchers)
today are as rare as hen's teeth. 2. When you do find one, typically the
attitude is "I'll do a complete service on your watch and charge you $150.
Come back in a month when it is finished." I can regulate an etachron watch
in less time than it would take me to drive to the corner store, no less 10
miles to the nearest watchmaker.

I've had the discussion with the pro's here before on why it is they can't
do partial services - must guaranty the job, water resistance, etc. etc. I
fully understand. But if I want to crack open the back, play with the
regulator and wreck the water resistance on my own damn watch, that's my
business.

At one time a "patent regulator" was considered a basic feature of every
high grade watch - I don't see why it should be omitted just to save a few
pennies, even in the age of the timing machine. Pros can still move the
main regulator directly if they want.



The Seiko 6R15 hacks and hand-winds. It's used in the "Spirit" line
(e.g. Ref. SCVS003) as well as the new mid-range diver (e.g. Ref.
SBDC001). It lacks a fine regulator adjustment, as I understand some
grades of 2824 have. It's otherwise comparable to the 2824, in my
opinion.

M

Having received so many detailed viewpoints, I just wonder what
finally your conclusion has been, and what kind of a watch you have
finally bought.

Appreciating in advance your kind answer. :-)

.

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