I'm thinking about getting a watch with a power reserve complication (manual wind)
I've searched the forums for input, but came up short. I would like to find one in the 400-800£ range, but the ones I find a either too cheap (lacks quality/looks), or are automatic... which kinds of ruins the point (fun) IMO. The manual ones seem to start at a higher price range.
Any inputs are very welcome. It can be new or used - but if used, it must be for sale
Pictures are of course preferred and appriciated... so let's se 'em
...I can start with this Schaumburg I really like - unfortunately, it's too expensive @ ~1500£
Last edited by remember2; 15th October 2013 at 08:15.
Orient and Orient Star watches with power reserve can be had in that price range.
WZ0071EL WZ0081EL WZ0091EL WZ0051DE WZ0231EL WV0101EL
Check out Orient Watch Japan http://www.orient-watch.jp/product or Orient Watch USA http://orientwatchusa.com for lots more. Those are just some samples.
Last edited by markrlondon; 15th October 2013 at 08:13.
Yes, thank you - unfortunately they are all automatic (to my knowledge)Originally Posted by markrlondon
Whoops, I'm really sorry! In my enthusiasm to recommend Orient I missed your manual wind requirement.Yes, thank you - unfortunately they are all automatic (to my knowledge)
LOOOL - I really like Orient as well - especially the divers. However, no good in this regardWhoops, I'm really sorry! In my enthusiasm to recommend Orient I missed your manual wind requirement.
not everyone's candy
Wow Im loving that! Ive not seen one of those before..........my only (very slight!) concern, would be, it "may"? be a little hard to tell the time correctly when the hands are at 2 ish and 10 ish? Or is it the way the watch is at a slight angle in the pic? Hope you understand what Im trying to say?! Either way, its a lovely looking Seiko! (apologies to O.P. if Im spoiling the thread!).not everyone's candy
The Seiko is also disqualified... Need manual wind guys
With a bit of searching, maybe this falls within your budget.
http://www.limes-uhren.de/index_EN.p...Pharo-HAZGR-EN
Daddel.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
I have this older Epos. Perhaps you could check out the current range and prices.
Now we're talking... Thank you! ...keep 'em coming
What about autos that also handwind?- you could get the rotor removed if you feel strongly enough about it?
http://wornandwound.com/2012/03/05/j...a-sky-captain/
I suppose you could do that... but it would feel rather odd, wouldn't it?
That Jusnkers is a great looking watch, but that name 'Junkers' is just awful on a watch!
Can`t see the point, especially on a hand wound. Can be useful on an auto, if only to check the auto-winding's still functioning.
If you need to know the power reserve, wind the watch fully then it's 100%.....a bit like filling your car up.
I worked on an Orient Star recently which had this complication.......it was fun putting it back together! Not the most enjoyable job I`ve done but it was interesting.......in a masochistic sort of way.
Each to their own........I don`t get it.
Paul
http://www.chrono24.com/en/zenowatch...-id2492537.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/anonimo/p...-id2360257.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/glashuett...-id2545134.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/duboisetf...-id2110937.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/mauricela...-id1928651.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/mido/baro...-id1637499.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/mido/baro...-id2114115.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/davosa/pa...-id2326396.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/certina/d...-id2532276.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/mauricela...-id2161031.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/victorino...-id2246930.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/tissot/le...-id2529807.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/davosa/cl...-id1902946.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/hugoboss/...-id2375195.htm – love the fragrance.
Can`t see the point, especially on a hand wound. Can be useful on an auto, if only to check the auto-winding's still functioning.
If you need to know the power reserve, wind the watch fully then it's 100%.....a bit like filling your car up.
I worked on an Orient Star recently which had this complication.......it was fun putting it back together! Not the most enjoyable job I`ve done but it was interesting.......in a masochistic sort of way.
Each to their own........I don`t get it.
Paul
Er......didn't you already say all of that earlier, or am I having a déjà vu moment?
It's probably just a glitch in the matrix.Er......didn't you already say all of that earlier, or am I having a déjà vu moment?
Exactly - and just as in a car, I neeeeed to know when it's about to run out of juice
Tbh, it's just for the fun of keeping track of the reserve... I'm thinking that on a auto it would be more or less @100% all the time - which would make the complication even less relevant to have. So it must be a manual
Thank you for all your inputs so far
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