Hamilton Chrono Matic Cal 11

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shoota70

·Jan 13, 2015

hi - couple questions....

With the crown being on the left I sm a little confused. With the crown in my right hand and looking at the dial, do I wind up or down?

Secondly, is it normal for the wind in the cal 11 to feel scratchy and not smooth at all?

Thank you.

 

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redpcar

·Jan 13, 2015

I have a few Heuers with the movement. It winds toward you. To start the watch, I simply flip it over and wind it like a regular watch ;-)
Scratchy is a strong word. I call it "notchy". Definitely a special feel like few others. Movement is strong and will give you good reliable use.

 

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shoota70

·Jan 14, 2015

Thanks Red....

When you say "flip it over" - you mean put the crown on the right and dial up when looking at it?

 

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Georgieboy58

·Jan 14, 2015

I think that's what he meant.
Just pulled out my '69 Breitling Chronomat and must admit you're right, winding feels a bit scratchy.
I usually give my automatics a few shakes so they start and not manually wind them, I am nervous enough that they are correctly wound by me wearing them.

 

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shoota70

·Jan 14, 2015

Thanks George - I don't usually wind my autos either, but when looking at this one to purchase I gave it a test wind and it was scratchy. The owner said it is sposed to feel that way but what else is he gonna say?

 

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redpcar

·Jan 14, 2015

The winding doesn't bother me much. On the Cal 11's the friggin' stems pull out when I set the time. Not every time but more than any other watch I have ever owned. DOINK! Stem in hand. Dang.

 

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gatorcpa

·Jan 14, 2015·ΩF InvestiGator

shoota70

Thanks George - I don't usually wind my autos either, but when looking at this one to purchase I gave it a test wind and it was scratchy.

So is my Gruen with a cal. 12. I actually thought it needed service until I showed it to a watchmaker and he said, "they're all like that".

Nice watch! 👍
gatorcpa