cazalea
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Two, two, two-movements in one
Does anyone else have a fascination with multiple-movement watches?
I'm not suggesting a Jacobs 5-in-1 watch makes any sense on our wrists, but two movements intrigue me.
Don't think that this multi-movement strategy is only for $39 eBay specials - some REAL watch companies engage in the multi-business.
My tastes are eclectic - I'm not picky; they can be mechanical or quartz; analog or digital - a combination is even better.
I guess I draw the line at direct knock-offs of Vianney Halter's Antigua though ...
Here's an ultra-thin Skagen
and a cheap cut-away copy called the Skone.
A fairly common dual movement Stein which has those pressure points on the underside of its case which touch your wrist and align you with the ley lines, dolphins and astral forces.
A minimalist two-fer.
A year or two ago I fought and won a battle with my two selves (don't buy it! / you love this quirky watch!) and failed to get this Silberstein Karavan Moon. (Such a great name!) But even I found the lower movement's single-hand display a bit awkward to live with.
Especially since I already have a single-hand Silberstein Pikto SmileDay.
But when a dual movement, carbon fiber dial, hinged case, silicon strap Jorg Hysek appeared at a reasonable price, I couldn't help myself.
It's surprisingly comfortable.
and incorporates his trademark style of an arched bridge
The deciding factor? NO DATE on either watch. Hooray! If I want the date I have this one:
(and yes, it does have three hands, but this picture is SO in focus I had to use it).
Cheers for a new watch two new watches in 2016
Cazalea
This message has been edited by cazalea on 2016-01-26 07:08:22
Two, two, two-movements in one
Does anyone else have a fascination with multiple-movement watches? I'm not suggesting a Jacobs 5-in-1 watch makes any sense on our wrists, but two movements intrigue me. Don't think that this multi-movement strategy is only for $39 eBay specials - some R...
Congratulations on the first addition to the year!
Jorg Hysek is apparently the man behind one of my favourite watch designs - the VC 222. The two you have seem to have a matching design aesthetic, with one being in a way double the other Another double watch that immediately comes to mind is the Breitlin...
Breitling co-pilot
Yes, you are exactly right - that\'s a sweet combination and I know where one is for sale right now! I\'ve never taken the leap but have been sorely tempted! There are two versions - digital and analog: (Photos from the web) ...
Nice - never seen the digital before...
I am actually very happy with my single movement Aerospace but had I continued in the aviation sphere, I can see myself being very tempted ...
Such variety too!
My (three) Aerospace(s) have been my single most-worn watch model and certainly my most well-traveled watches. First, early one - lost on the upper deck of a Virgin 747. Notice the rare "no overlapping at the arbor" hour and minute hands. Second one - sol...
Mine too!
It was the first nice watch I ever bought. From Yolanda. I was so excited, I pulled over half-way home and opened the manual to try to understand how to work it. And then to get the knack of spinning the crown... Aerospace owners will understand me on thi...
I definitely understand :)
The single crown looks nice but is ergonomically flawed...
Vacheron 222
Another favorite watch of mine - yes, I must have some aesthetic connection to Hysek. I did some kind of service on this watch for a friend, and he offered to sell it to me but I declined - I can't remember exactly why. Now he's passed and the watch has m...
Lovely!
I\'d want it in all steel but they are both fairly rare and relatively pricy. One day...
Reverso has one movement
Even though it has two dials, the Reverso doesn't qualify for this specialized category of 2-movement watch collecting. And yet we've had five Reversos in the family's fleet so far ... Cheers, Cazalea
Ok, I'll "cheat" a little...
What about the Reverso Hybris Mechanica a Triptyque? It could be almost called two movements; one time-telling movement in the reverso case while an entire perpetual calendar module built into the outer case frame of the Reverso... Or what about the FPJou...
Certainly the Resonance qualifies... I guess.
There are two winding crowns, are there not? And two displays? Just one main plate. (photo from this site) It begs the question - could some of the Duometres qualify as well? I don't know ... so confusing ... where to draw the line. Cazalea ...