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Orient Eclipse Automatic Watch
cmbezln
132
Jun 14, 2017
i dont understand this watch, it's like they built a window into the dial for the balance wheel and then just threw another random movement in there, displaying an arbitrary section of the movement.
thosewhochosecheese
34
Jun 14, 2017
cmbezlnI've seen this watch before - and I agree, it looks like a mistake.
I have Orient watches - excellent quality and value - but this one I don't want.
Maybe they named it because the balance wheel is 'eclipsed' by the bridge...
Crann
6
Jun 14, 2017
thosewhochosecheeseI believe it is there so you can see the clutch mechanism work when you set the time. But I'm not sure, having never seen the watch in person.
thosewhochosecheese
34
Jun 14, 2017
CrannNot the rectangular window - I agree, that's probably just a little added visual interest to focus on when you wind or set (assuming this can be conventionally wound - not all can)
- No, I meant the round window - which at first glance you'd imagine a tourbillon, but more likely the balance wheel (to similar visual effect). But in this case, the balance wheel is blocked by a plate with holes - a bridge or balance cock maybe.
Crann
6
Jun 14, 2017
thosewhochosecheeseOh, wow. I wasn't even looking at that!
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