albertclee
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A few questions for Universal Time owners
Tried the Universal Time on at the Boutique on Friday, and can't stop thinking about that dial. Seriously considering purchasing one this week!
For those fortunate to have one and have lived with it for a while...
Question 1 - Since there's no date window and the hour hand hacks separate from the 24 hr hour world time wheel, if I go to a location that's 12 hrs time difference, is there any point in changing? Likewise, if it's a 13 hr time difference, I can just add +1 hour, or is it meaningful to turn the watch ahead 13 hrs? I guess I'm basically asking if the movement is a 12 hr movement or a 24 hr one (since the 772 is a modified 770, and the Geophysic True Second has a date window, so it considers 24 hrs in a day)
Question 2 - What's in the box? This will be my first JLC so unfamiliar with what's in the case. Definitely want to take inventory of all the things I should have in the box. Buying from an AD so certainly expecting a stamped warranty card. Also what's the "correct" box it should come in? Buying in the USA if there are any regional differences in packaging.
Question 3 - How's everyone's accuracy? Saw another thread on the new 770/772, but curious to see more Universal Time owner data points after living with the watch for a while.
-Al
A few questions for Universal Time owners
Tried the Universal Time on at the Boutique on Friday, and can't stop thinking about that dial. Seriously considering purchasing one this week! For those fortunate to have one and have lived with it for a while... Question 1 - Since there's no date window...
I can answer to question Nr 1 and 3.
Yes, this is a 24 hours movement. And yes, it is amazingly accurate from what I've read from our different friends who own it. A very good watch! Best, nicolas
I think you're making a good point about what's in the box. I've bought from a boutique but I did not receive a "limited edition" box which others report getting. It wasn't an issue for me, but I would recommend learning what you should expect.
Which boutique, by the way? I\'ve had great experiences with Vegas at the Wynn Encore and Aventura in Miami.
Thanks, I know there's a few Universal Time owners here that might know
I checked it out at the NYC Madison Ave boutique on Friday (I live in NYC). Talking to a few ADs this week to see who has the best deal, although my usual go-to is Govberg in Philadelphia and having it shipped. I have a few Omegas and got to know the box ...
Don't have the pleasure of owning one
But I love and understand the watch and have admired it from the same boutique you describe! Qu 1: The local time can stay as is if you travel to a zone 12 hrs ahead or behind, because the local time is a simple dateless 12 hour three-hander. In the pictu...