Reply With QuoteI assumed it was to make it a bit easier for your fingers to get purchase on the crown for winding (with it being hand wound) with the chrono pushers being "in the way". Just a little thoughtful design touch.
Small dimples on the case edge each side of the crown between the pushers, the back is a snap-on.
Any ideas?
I've yet to receive an explanation from elsewhere.....Zenith forum on WatchUSeek
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I assumed it was to make it a bit easier for your fingers to get purchase on the crown for winding (with it being hand wound) with the chrono pushers being "in the way". Just a little thoughtful design touch.
But ones thumb and forefinger are above and below the crown for winding, parallel to the watch case.Originally Posted by Tidybeard
Yes I suppose so. I'd be interested to know the answer if you find out.
I’m guessing it’s just design. Like the oval shaped pushers that could be round or square or whatever? Or the choice to use a snap on back instead of screw on. I reckon you’re over thinking it tbh!
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Nah....there has to be a reason, they wouldn't be there for no reason.
It's just the case design as stated previously. It's to give easier access to the crown.
I owned an HW. It had exactly the same case design. When pulling the crown out, most of us use our nails for leverage. It's to cup the crown.
Last edited by j111dja; 23rd October 2022 at 17:01.
Sorry, I don't buy it.
Does it detract from your enjoyment of your new watch?
The indentations are an unusual design feature but I assume their purpose is to make the crown easier to use, what other reason can there be?
Far from it, loving it.
I like to understand things, and I can't understand what they are for, if anything?
Why, they are part of the manufacturing process, money, time and effort for what?
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I've tried my best to explain it. If it's not good enough then so be it.
They serve no purpose in winding.
Ones thumb and forefinger are top and bottom of the crown, parallel with the case.
They do not aid in pulling out the crown either.
Mystery.
The crown being easier to use includes winding but also its function when pulled out. I think that is what walkerwek1958 was trying to explain.
The dimples in the case either side of the crown don't affect winding.
Last edited by j111dja; 24th October 2022 at 08:50.
Try an email to their customer service,much better than everyman and his dog having an opinion.
Rude. You are a strange one Dave. I would go with David’s answer which seems logical.
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No need for sleepless nights over that!Small dimples on the case edge each side of the crown between the pushers, the back is a snap-on.
Any ideas?
I've yet to receive an explanation from elsewhere.....Zenith forum on WatchUSeek
Grim shot from iPhone
Looks to me like it is to give continuation in design to the bevels on the underside of the lugs, if that makes sense. Makes the bevelling look more continuous on the bottom edge of the case
Nah, don't buy that.
There is no bevelling on the bottom edge of the case.
AND I'm NOT loosing sleep over it..........
Thanks Michael. Spot on.
You take up your own time to help out and this is the response you get. "Sorry I don't buy it".
It is a design to help pull out the crown. The pushers are flat and are fairly close to the position of the crown. The design serves no other function but it does look good. How do I know? It's just common sense and thankfully today, Zenith agree with me. Anyway, who really cares ......
Last edited by j111dja; 25th October 2022 at 18:48.
That, which can be seen on both lugs, is not a bevel? Alright.
Apart from that, these dimples are quite small, I don’t think it would massively help with the handwinding, but I can imagine it makes it more comfortable, instead of rubbing against a sharp edge.
But then again, you will not «*buy it*»
That's about right Tone.
Cheers,
Neil.
Seems pretty obvious to me - this is a handwound watch, the manufacturer expects owners to let it run down more often than an auto, so the time and date will have to be reset more often. The dimples make it easier to get some purchase on the crown to pull it out, especially for the nail-biters.
This. And the OP doesn’t even need to buy it, it’s given. For free.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
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