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Do you think that Ei8htohms would...
Nov 08, 2002,04:04 AM
be comfortable taking apart this movement for one of his reviews? I'd be a willing donor.
Bill
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The unspeakable (S.F. Foudroyante) and the split second chronograph
By: PeterCDE : November 5th, 2002-11:11
Howdy folks, a question raised several times is regarding the movement of these watches. The information is was given so far (we are on the track of some detailed information): The S.F. calibre GP 8298 as well as the rattrapante calibre 8290 both are base...
Thanks Peter! Always interested in chrono movements..
By: Allen : November 6th, 2002-09:21
especially the Foudroyante movement. Too bad the text is too small to read. Looks like they are not in English either. I think there is a separate winding mechanism for the 1/8 second hand on this movement right? Do you have any more pics? Thanks again! A...
Unfortunately, no other pictures.
By: PeterCDE : November 7th, 2002-11:23
Hi, i?m sorry not to have any other pictures (now). Yes, the jumping second does have a special mechanism and an additional barrel (which is connected with the main barrel). Greetings from germany, Peter
nope
By: ei8htohms1 : November 8th, 2002-12:24
Hi Bill, Although I admit that I am intrigued by the "lightning seconds" mechanism, it would really be a little silly for me to try to take one apart at this point in my schooling. I am almost ready to tackle regular old chronographs without reservations ...
If you're going to have....
By: WHL : November 9th, 2002-04:04
a watchmaking "Growth Experience" I'd rather it not be on one of my watches! But once you have the skills, and supposing I still have the watch, the offer still stands. BTW, is there another installment in your "Day at Watch School" series coming soon? Bi...