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Which way does your moon phase disc go? Comparing: Patek, Omega, Universal, Valjoux, Zenith, etc.

  1. woodwkr2

    woodwkr2 Jul 26, 2014

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    This thread got me thinking.

    I've never owned a Patek, but apparently their moonphase discs start on the right and rotate counter clockwise. (Per their directions: here)

    My Universal Geneve Tri-Compax moonphase disc(s), comprising calibres 281, 481, and 287 rotate clockwise so that the new moon appears on the left and ends on the right.

    I believe my Valjoux 89 based movement rotates in the clockwise fashion as well.

    Which way does your watch's moonphase disc go? Please note the brand of watch and the specific calibre in your post. Bonus points for pictures!

    Before you start clicking it forward, be careful to observe your manufacture's directions. Most watches have restricted hours where you should not adjust the day/date/moonphase between certain hours.
     
  2. adam78 Ω 2

    adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 26, 2014

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    My Omega cal. 381 ref. 2606 and (new) JLC Master Calendar cal. 866 both advance clockwise.
     
  3. MikiJ

    MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Jul 26, 2014

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    Same for my Omega 3575.20
     
  4. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jul 26, 2014

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    False, at least as far as the PP cal 324 S QR is concerned (and I suspect all the others, but I've been fondling that one lately). I see what you are reading, but play with the little moonphase display on the right of that page and you will see it goes clockwise like everyone else's.
     
  5. Stewart H

    Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident Jul 26, 2014

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    My Breitling for Bentley goes clockwise. DSC00479.jpg
     
  6. woodwkr2

    woodwkr2 Jul 26, 2014

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    Interesting. Looks like the folks that put together the copy for Patek's website have never handled one either.
     
  7. woodwkr2

    woodwkr2 Jul 26, 2014

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    Here's a gratuitous shot of a ref. 5496P with the calibre 324 S QR:
    Screen Shot 2014-07-26 at 3.46.48 PM.png

    I think I'd like to fondle one of those, too.
     
  8. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jul 26, 2014

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    this was the particular incarnation I was fogging up. Curiously, it does not appear to be much loved by the hardcore PP crowd. Too much going on I suppose.
    pf132_im.jpg
     
  9. CdnWatchDoc Ω 1

    CdnWatchDoc Jul 26, 2014

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    I'd be happy to show it a little love; just send it my way and I can find a warm and cozy place for it here.
     
  10. Modest_Proposal

    Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Jul 27, 2014

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  11. NT931 Ω 1

    NT931 Jul 27, 2014

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    My JLC Master Moon , cal 891, moves clockwise too.
     
  12. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 27, 2014

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    as does Glashutte Original.
     
  13. STANDY Ω 1

    STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jul 27, 2014

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    Send one Down-under and I will see if it goes anti clockwise down here....:D
     
  14. woodwkr2

    woodwkr2 Jul 27, 2014

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    I'll do a family shot when everyone reports home from the various watchmakers and parts suppliers. Over half the stable is currently out, with some requiring protracted searches for original parts.
     
  15. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jul 27, 2014

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    Aren't your scientists still working on the toilet-swirl thing?:D