robert_bob_stefan
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Hi guys,
Sounds like I have to add up to Philipp's quest for understanding...
Actually, why I seem to understand his concern for moment variation between the 3 options offered by the manufacture, I seem to not understand the drawings showing those 3 options:
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central second: I agree (would be hard not to!)
second at 9: the view being from bridges side (the axes going down, on the dial side), the "direct second" (which you call 4th wheel) cannot be at 9, rather at 10:30
- second at 10:30: if we look at the mvt from the other side, the designated wheel is lower than that of the 4th wheel, which confirms this is at 9 and the 4th wheel at 10:30.
Anyway, to come back to Philipp's point, I understand your question as such (please correct me if I get you wrong):
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central second configuration: 4th wheel + central pinion are in gear
second at 9: 4th wheel + pinion at 9 are in gear
- second at 10:30: 4th wheel only is in gear,
If it's the case that in 3rd configuration (second at 10:30), no othe pinion is left, then there will be a difference in moment. If a pinion is left, which one is it? the one in center or the one at 9?
Would be nice to have your opinion about this, it's makes me scratch my head too, and I can't afford to loose any more hair because I scratch my hair because I don't get it :-(
Best regards to all on the forum,
Bob
PS: Peter, may I ask you how you came across a watch the name of is "prototype"? 
To my understanding, these are not yet available in the shops, I asked my local retailer :-(
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Thank you Peter
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Like this?
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More technical...
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Oh, that´s what the double third wheel is made for
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We're getting closer :o)
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Hi, Philippe,....
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Can't wait to "feel" it on my wrist thanks Peter cheers joe
