In the category of "why didn't I think of that?" ideas:
external fine adjustment complication Bulova
While the watch's design is not my cup of tea, and I wonder if the complication could be made water tight for a diver, the idea is nonetheless long overdue.
Great idea, not sure it needed to be so conspicuous but I like it.
Don't like the execution, but I do like the idea.
Pretty sure this isn't a new idea , external 'trimmers' go way back...
Cheers..
Jase
In twelve years of collecting and having looked at what must by now be tens of thousands of watches, I'm surprised I've never seen anything like it if it already exists. Got any links?Originally Posted by JasonM
The first I have heard of it, and the masses I suspect, its a great idea, perhaps a bit gimmicky but right up the WIS' alley I would have thought. Will be interesting to see if other manufacturers come up with anything similar, as I too am not a fan of Bulova.
Seiko offered a regulating screw that could be accessed between the lower lugs on the case. It was certainly on their King Seiko ranges in the 60s / 70s. A simple screw driver was all that you needed. I am pretty sure water resistance is compromised though, maybe that's the reason it didn't catch on more?
no pics to hand right now, but I am google should throw something up!
ETA...looks like I was beaten to it!
I am sure you are right about the water resistance.
I have a couple of lovely King Seiko's with this feature, and I wouldn't let them anywhere near water.
Nice idea in principle but not particularly accurate.
By my calculation, 99.99% accuracy is ~9s per day.
... the world’s first and only External Fine Adjustment System (EFAS).
They obviously didn't do their homework as Seiko were doing this about 40+ years ago on their King Seikos.
See post #4 here : http://seikoholics.yuku.com/sreply/4...s#.UmQ8MhCJnLQ
Rich.
Last edited by Richie_101; 20th October 2013 at 21:35.
I'd still call it an improvement on the Seiko system you've linked because it adds a visual reference that's lacking on the Seiko.
But you have admit, it's the same idea....
Cheers..
Jase
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