I'm I the only one that feels like Grand Seiko's quartz run mechanical watch really isn't a mechanical watch? There using an electronic component powered by quartz to regulate the spring and to me that takes the nostalgia out of collecting mechanical watches. You just made an electronically controlled mechanical watch and that's like Barry bonds hitting a bunch of fake home runs.
Your opinion. I look at the spring drive system as a mechanical watch with an ingenious electronic system that controls the rate at which the spring unwinds, akin to the conventional balance wheel and anchor escapement, only much more precise and not subject to positional variations. It requires no batteries and is powered like a conventional automatic or hand wound movement. It's a fantastic invention, how it is viewed is up to the individual.
What happens when the electronic component goes out?
As long as the component is available, and either sufficient documentation or people exist to replace it, there should be no problem. This holds true for any component, mechanical or electronic. There are plenty of Rolex 1570s out there that can't be repaired because the crown isn't distributing parts anymore.
Your opinion. I look at the spring drive system as a mechanical watch with an ingenious electronic system that controls the rate at which the spring unwinds, akin to the conventional balance wheel and anchor escapement, only much more precise and not subject to positional variations. It requires no batteries and is powered like a conventional automatic or hand wound movement. It's a fantastic invention, how it is viewed is up to the individual.
Just back from Japan and boy do they look pretty and the finishing is immaculate.
I’m just saying… I love mine. The pink hue is juuuuuust perfect. Truly reminds me of cherry blossoms. Titanium build makes it incredibly light. And the spring drive sweep is so smooth. Very glad I pulled the trigger
I’m just saying… I love mine. The pink hue is juuuuuust perfect. Truly reminds me of cherry blossoms. Titanium build makes it incredibly light. And the spring drive sweep is so smooth. Very glad I pulled the trigger.
Boutique in Kumamoto was a special place 😗 (compared to the 3 watches at Rolex) a heap more models that I have never seen before or can even find on their website now.
The whole what powers them doesn’t bother me….I’m just saying… I love mine. The pink hue is juuuuuust perfect. Truly reminds me of cherry blossoms. Titanium build makes it incredibly light. And the spring drive sweep is so smooth. Very glad I pulled the trigger.
I love mine
