That's what I loved about this watch

Apr 23, 2014,03:58 AM
 

This one was my first serious watch investment 11 years ago.  I still have it, as it is the only RG black dial I own. I just don't wear it that often anymore, having shifted to white metal th majority of the time.  This watch has several interesting details.  Thanks for reminding me about this one on a PR post!


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Power Reserve Indicators

 
 By: cazalea : April 22nd, 2014-09:09
The Sea Hawk report prompted this post. Notice its prominent power reserve scale with WIND and UP notices at either end? I did. A small fraction of manual or automatic watches feature a power reserve indicator. These devices show the "state of the winding...  

I like easy to understand PR indicators....

 
 By: KIH : April 22nd, 2014-10:24
.. while I DO love Lange U/D :-) This is also easy to understand, though... Interesting view point, Mike! Ken ...  

The Journe is interesting

 
 By: dedestexhes : April 22nd, 2014-10:52
as I think it indicates the time the watch already runs. So "0" would be fully wind. Although based on historical examples, I think it can be confusing. The only one I have is a Lange One which I think is quite balanced. Interesting topic! Best regards, D... 

I love the UN a lot, also the GP Sea Hawk...

 
 By: amanico : April 22nd, 2014-11:32
A power reserve makes sense in a diving Watch. It is a matter of security! Another power reserve I love a lot is this one... Futurematic by JLC, in the Fifties... ...  

Mmmm... Me like! ;) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 22nd, 2014-12:13

What a surprise! ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 22nd, 2014-12:43

Stunning pair! [nt]

 
 By: jml_watches : April 22nd, 2014-12:34

Nice post, Cazalea!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 22nd, 2014-12:12
On a sports watch I really like it to be visible, like on the GP Sea Hawk. But on a dress watch I prefer a more "hidden" PR... Best Blomman ...  

And if the indicator says "AUF / AB...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 22nd, 2014-12:18
it doesn't matter if dress- or sports watch - I like it! ;) Best Blomman ...  

Lots of variety

 
 By: jml_watches : April 22nd, 2014-13:52
Hi There seem to be innumerable ways of showing how much power that's left. Have to say the stand out one for me is the RDM - its still on my list to get at some point. The two I have are the inevitable futurematic - is just a great watch with a well bala...  

The Nomos is similar to this patented UN ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : April 22nd, 2014-23:47
... that, too, rotates the full display together with the mainspring barrel, but during unwinding, only the hand (in the UN example) is moving backwards: Marcus ...  

That's what I loved about this watch

 
 By: 4Js : April 23rd, 2014-03:58
This one was my first serious watch investment 11 years ago. I still have it, as it is the only RG black dial I own. I just don't wear it that often anymore, having shifted to white metal th majority of the time. This watch has several interesting details... 

A very good question indeed!

 
 By: Knight Rider : April 27th, 2014-12:49
As I own only one watch with a power reserve indicator, my favourite style is the one of the Patek Philippe 5712. I like that it shows the remaining power in 12h steps. The red dots are like a visual alert and put some spice on the dial. The "Auf/Ab" of L...  

A few favourites ...

 
 By: AndrewD : April 23rd, 2014-04:11
Breguet 3655 Tourbillon Power Reserve 24hr retrograde YG Breguet Tourbillon Credor spring drive sonnerie 48h PR De Bethune BaselWorld 2006 moonphase power reserve De Bethune GMT Power Reserve Favre-Leuba Mercury Power Reserve Girard-Perregaux tourbillon H...  

Nice bunch of indicators Andrew. Thanks!

 
 By: cazalea : April 23rd, 2014-15:47
A few of them are no so very clear - if the indicator was a cabin on a cruise ship it might be marked "Obstructed view" Here's a unknown brand that seems like it was given a clever dial design, but no one told the watch engineer where it the arbor should ...  

Poor pic of one of my favs

 
 By: toddg : April 23rd, 2014-08:23
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thx [nt] [nt]

 
 By: toddg : April 24th, 2014-06:38

I like the IWC 7-day too

 
 By: cazalea : April 23rd, 2014-15:32
I meant to include a picture of it in my report, but forgot. Here's my (I think this was taken from IWC) photo. Don't you love this dial? Cheers, Cazalea ...  

Very nice [nt] [nt]

 
 By: toddg : April 24th, 2014-06:40