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Atlantic Worldmaster 1888 Lusso Mechanical Watch
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Atlantic Worldmaster 1888 Lusso Mechanical Watch
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Aesthetically like something out of another era, the Atlantic Worldmaster 1888 puts its inner workings on bold display. From the front you’ll see the mechanical watch’s movement through the open heart, while the back presents all 17 jewels Read More
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apapercut
59
Aug 13, 2017
I was curious about the movement, the Unitas 6498 , since I'd never heard of it so did a bit of research. It's an ETA owned, hand winding movement originally made for pocket watches. It's appeared in a few wrist wacthes since it was designed since modern wrist watches are often about as big as pocket watches used to be.
Cloaca
1906
Aug 14, 2017
apapercutThe ETA 6497 (similar to this movement) is what is used in the Weiss Watch Company watches, made in Los Angeles. If you're an Angeleno, you might consider that one, at a little higher price point than this. They also make an entirely (except for the mainspring) Los Angeles-produced clone of the 6497, but that ups the price. Their watches have a very large display window on the back.
The Weiss watches have a story and a person behind them, so that might be worth a little more money.
The Weiss watches have a story and a person behind them, so that might be worth a little more money.
fallenmig
249
Aug 13, 2017
At this price point the movement is a bit raw for a 6498, I would expect a more decorated movment compare to a Seinhart Premium 6498. If you want a handwind 6498 the Steinhart Military 42 would be a better value watch.
Axeguy
1372
Aug 13, 2017
It is an old but enduring pocket watch movement. The price is fair. The retro vibe is nice, too. Good job, MD!
PetrosD
3702
Aug 13, 2017
It's also not an automatic. Manual wind only and 17 jewels. I'm not familiar with the Unitas movement, but it looks to be a rock solid and proven movement. It's big for my taste at 44mm, although the movement itself is 36.6mm which forces a somewhat larger diameter.
What's a little odd is the "Manufacture" on the dial, which I thought was only used for watches with in-house movements.
I bought an Atlantic from the last drop and I'm pleased with the quality of this brand. One thing to be aware of is that despite the 2 year manufacturers warranty, it will come without a warranty card. If you need to make a warranty claim, you have to go through MD. I found that out when my Atlantic arrived with no warranty card and sent an inquiry to MD.
What's a little odd is the "Manufacture" on the dial, which I thought was only used for watches with in-house movements.
I bought an Atlantic from the last drop and I'm pleased with the quality of this brand. One thing to be aware of is that despite the 2 year manufacturers warranty, it will come without a warranty card. If you need to make a warranty claim, you have to go through MD. I found that out when my Atlantic arrived with no warranty card and sent an inquiry to MD.
dholik8503
Aug 13, 2017
MswmSwmsWDepends on your preference/how you budget/value your watch purchases, I think: 1) hacking versus non-hacking is not important to me--just my preference; 2) as far as lo-vph versus high vph, it's a complex topic, here are some links to discussions. Enjoy!
http://www.watchtime.com/reference-center/glossary/vibration-vph/
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f6/21600-vph-good-bad-average-192055.html
https://www.rolexforums.com/archive/index.php/t-184679.html
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/accuracy-what-is-it-and-does-anyone-actually-care
Another reference: there was a drop for a Maurice Lacroix retrograde watch a while ago, and there was an extensive discussion in the community regarding lo-vph versus high-vph with a number of references and opinions. My opinion is: the design of the watch completely outweighs the vph issue---if I love the design/price of a watch I will purchase regardless of the vph. Just my opinion, nothing else. If anything, reading about this is really neat for me, I am a watch lover.
Another reference: there was a drop for a Maurice Lacroix retrograde watch a while ago, and there was an extensive discussion in the community regarding lo-vph versus high-vph with a number of references and opinions. My opinion is: the design of the watch completely outweighs the vph issue---if I love the design/price of a watch I will purchase regardless of the vph. Just my opinion, nothing else. If anything, reading about this is really neat for me, I am a watch lover.
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