KMII's comprehensive overview of deadbeat seconds watches offers a fascinating exploration into a horological complication that often goes unnoticed by the uninitiated. This article delves into the intricate mechanisms that create the distinct 'jumping seconds' effect, a feature that paradoxically makes a mechanical watch appear quartz-like. KMII's initial research and curated list serve as an excellent foundation for understanding this stealthy and appealing complication.
Every now and then I find a topic or theme in horology that awakens my curiosity (high frequency watches:
www.watchprosite.com has been one). The latest one are deadbeat seconds watches, also known as jumping seconds or seconde morte pieces. Unlike the high frequency topic, which has been a collecting theme of mine for a while, this is more of an Umberto Ecco style ‘anti library’ for me so far - something yet to get into.
I find the idea of a mechanical watch that to the uninitiated looks like a quartz quite appealing and such watches are in a way possessed of a certain amount of additional stealthiness, which I appreciate.
So a bit of desk research led me to the following list (certainly far from complete) and any pieces I have missed I would be very happy to hear about from you - and I shall add them ASAP.
Picture from: Professional Watches
So here it goes, in alphabetical order, and limited to wristwatches only:
- A. Lange und Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds Cal. L094.1
- A. Lange und Söhne 1815 ‚Homage to Walter Lange‘ Cal. L1924
- Andreas Strehler Lune Exacte
- Angelus U10 Tourbillon Lumiere Cal. A100
- Arnold & Son Dial Side True Beat Cal. A&S6003
- Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon Cal. A&S5119
- Arnold & Son Golden Wheel Cal. A&S6018
- Arnold & Son TB88 Cal A&S5003
- Arnold & Son Chronograph True Beat Cal A&S7103
- Arnold & Son True Beat Retrograde Cal A&S6008
- Arnold & Son TB Cal A&S6103
- Audemars Piguet Millennary Deadbeat Seconds Cal. 2905
- De Bethune DB16 Cal. DB2509
- De Bethune DB25T Cal. DB2109
- DeWitt Academia Out of Time Cal. DW1201
- Doxa Jumping Seconds Chezard Cal. 2-115 & Cal. 116
- Erwin Sattler Regulateur Classica Secunda (movement by Habring2)
- F P Journe Tourbillon Souverain
- Greubel & Forsey Differentiel d‘Egalite
- Grönefeld One Hertz 1912 Cal. G-02
- H Moser & Cie. Saltofix
- H Moser & Cie. Esculape
- Habring2 Jumping Seconds Pilot Cal. A11MS / A11S
- Habring 2 Erwin Cal. A11MS / A11S
- Habring2 Foudroyante Cal. A11F
- Habring2 Foudroyante Felix Cal. A11FD
- IWC Portuguese Sidereale Scafusia Cal. 94900
- Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic True Second Cal. 770
- Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time Cal. 772
- Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Deadbeat Cal. 2695 SMR
- Lang und Heyne Konrad Constant Force Remontoir and Deadbeat Seconds
- Lang und Heyne Heinrich
- Leroy Osmior Chronometre a Tourbillon Cal. L100
- Omega Synchrobeat Cal. 372
- Panerai Radiomir Independent Cal. Chezard 7400
- Paul Gerber 410/416 Cal. 41
- Rolex 6556 Oyster Tru-Beat Cal. 1040
That’s all I found so far.
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This message has been edited by cazalea on 2018-12-28 05:21:11 About the F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain Ref. chronometre
The F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain represents the foundational timepiece within the brand's Souveraine collection. This reference demonstrates the manufacture's approach to precision timekeeping through manual winding mechanics, positioned as a core offering in F.P. Journe's lineup.
The 40mm case is executed in 18k rose gold with a fixed bezel configuration. A sapphire crystal protects the silver dial, while the manual-winding caliber 1304 movement provides an 80-hour power reserve. The timepiece features 30-meter water resistance and is paired with a leather strap. Production commenced in 2000.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking F.P. Journe's mechanical execution in a fundamental three-hand configuration. The substantial power reserve and manual winding caliber position this model for enthusiasts who appreciate traditional watchmaking approaches within the Souveraine series framework.
Specifications
- Caliber
- 1304
- Case
- 18k Rose Gold
- Diameter
- 40 mm
- Dial
- Silver
- Water Resist.
- 30m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
