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Arnold & Son TBR

 

Dead seconds and retrograde date. I considered buying the red gold version available at a dealer nearby, but was never quite convinced with the color combination. The steel version, however, with grey/white dial and blue hands, totally won me over!



I read through La Joux-Perret patents to figure out how the dead seconds work. As far as I understood, the implementation in this watch follows the technique invented by Richard Habring, allegedly reducing the adverse effects on timekeeping accuracy compared to alternative dead seconds methods. My TBR so far runs at a very decent +3 seconds/day. Dead seconds mechanisms have dubious reputation when it comes to reliability and longevity. This didn't stop me from pulling the trigger, but would love to hear from fellow purists. Is there anyone who has had a long-term experience with this complication, and Richard Habring's invention in particular?

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Magnus should be around shortly...

 
By: KMII : December 28th, 2016-11:05
He has a great example of a dead seconds complication from Richard Habring. In addition there are quite some owners of the JLC Geophysic True Second on the forum, albeit the watch has not been out for long enough for any potential long term issues to emer... 

Saw a vintage Rolex Tru Beat movement video on YouTube, it works in entirely different way...

 
By: iadxb : December 28th, 2016-11:42
... but I guess this is to be expected; Habring's patent application wouldn't have been accepted otherwise

+1 from me.

 
By: Bounce781 : December 28th, 2016-11:48
44mm looks like an alarm clock on my wrist I am afraid. But this A&S model is very appealing

Congrats on this watch which indeed made using Habring2's Dead Seconds mechanism...

 
By: Ornatus-Mundi : December 28th, 2016-14:06
which for the user means: flawless performance and always spot on jumping seconds. I have yet to see a dead seconds mechanism which jumps as effortlessly the Habring2 construction and without any jitters at the next stop. It is indeed a remarkable solutio... 

Thanks a lot for your reassuring comment Magnus

 
By: iadxb : December 28th, 2016-14:23
Jaquet Droz Deadbeat indeed has exact same layout, albeit rotated 90° clockwise. It was another watch I would consider but never had a chance to see it in the metal to compare the two. In fairness to Arnold & Son though, I believe TBR was introduced a yea...