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Good question. I am curious for the answer. Another question on the winding process.
Sep 19, 2010,04:41 AM
Hi Respo,
Bill also wrote in his great review: "The position of the crown makes winding a little unusual at first, but I quickly made a slight adjustment by using the middle joint of my index finger rather than tip of my finger on the underside of the crown, as I usually use when winding a watch, that made winding feel natural."
On the other hand, Alex Ghotbi (in his also great review in The Hour Lounge) wrote "However there are some down sides, due to the location of the crown my fingers rub against the lugs when winding, its not painful but unpleasant."
Because of these two review remarks, I wonder how quickly you get used to winding the 1921. Or could it be that you continue to feel somewhat irritated about the odd way you have to work the crown?
What do you think, respo, will jou adjust or will it become a drag?
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Winding the American 1921 (Question for Bill)
By: respo : September 18th, 2010-22:44
Bill, in your review of the American 1921, you wrote: "I only wish that both the tactile and audible feedback of winding were more pronounced, like when I wind those vintage Vacheron Constantin watches that I so adore." I had the chance to try out the 192...
Hi respo...
By: WHL : September 20th, 2010-07:17
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That is interesting, Bill
By: respo : September 20th, 2010-19:09
I would have thought that the 4400 would be exactly the same in both watches, but perhaps not. I wonder if the finishing is any different on the movements in the two different watches... Well, it is not a big deal. I was just curious. Thanks for the obser...
That is not a problem for me
By: respo : September 19th, 2010-06:30
Let's face it, the location of the crown is a critical elemnt to the overall charm of this special watch. But I did NOT find winding the 1921 unpleasant at all. I did not experience any discomfort or awkwardness about winding the watch, so no problem ther...
I am stupid. I had it in my hands once...
By: NoMilkToday : September 19th, 2010-07:21
... and then I decided to sleep on it. And after that - after one day already - it was gone..., sold to a fast decision maker :-( And now there is a waiting list of several months. :-(( These are not the right circumstances to get a good discount :-((( Th...
