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Mechanical is powered by overlaid twin barrel and electronic by a simple crank....
From handling it earlier...it takes about 10-15 full turns of the crank to full "charge" a power capacitor, like a dynamo.
Will try to write something and live pictures tomorrow. It's 4am here in Singapore 
Best, Horo
Baselworld 2013: Urwerk
I knew that 2013 would be a very special year for Urwerk. Actually, I had the chance to speak with the Urwerk team in Geneva at the beginning of the year and what they told me was very promising. So, here it is, Urwerk has just unveiled its very first in-...
How exactly are the electronics being powered?
Somehow I missed that along the way. amerix
Mechanical is powered by overlaid twin barrel and electronic by a simple crank....
From handling it earlier...it takes about 10-15 full turns of the crank to full "charge" a power capacitor, like a dynamo. Will try to write something and live pictures tomorrow. It's 4am here in Singapore :) Best, Horo
Thanks, Horo, much obliged!
I remember the problems with Vianney's prototype of the Cabestan and where to place the crank without it getting lost. Sure, in the strap with a chain, but ... that sounds more like a pocket watch. So my curiosity is aroused. At least there is no battery ...