skyeriding
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I tried measuring the picture based on the video
I measured that the lug width is about exactly half the case diameter. Hence, if we assume a 20mm lug width, the case size is about 40mm.
If the lug width is 21mm (gasp), we get 42mm dia casing. When I took reference information online of the Cal 8806, it seems to state a movement diameter of 29mm. If I use this info with the instagram vid, I get a rough case size of ~42mm give or take. I trust that the lugs should be 20mm however and hoping I measured the movement dia wrong...
If however, we get a lug width of 19mm....we get the sweet spot of 38mm case diameter. Hopes up?
Regards,
skyeriding
OK, will do.
And I happen to be in Geneva on 22nd, so I can make a slight detour to the Boutique to place my order(s).
I had the same thought!
I would like to make my predictions. It will have a closed case back with both the antimagnetic movement AND a soft iron cage. I think this will be über antimagnetic! Hence the MRI marketing. HOPEFULLY no date. Please god no date!! Deliver us from design ...
No date on any of the holly trio.
I had each on my tremble hands in January. Cheers, Nilo
Yes...
Technology advances in metallurgy, silicon balance, METAS Certified, non magnetic parts. you name it. We must consider that in those 50-60 years, watchmaking made huge advances. We like vintage watches for their historical value not by their reliability. ...
Exceptions exists...
But let\'s not enter on the "induction by simple enumeration" track. Other point is that accuracy is not reliability. Expose your fine Rolex to a strong magnetic field and it just stops or worst. Again, the materials, lubricants etc. evolved dramatically ...
Very excited!
A pity it\'s not a manual caliber, especially as they have one on their shelf... but guess they considered an automatic movement as it will reach out to a wider audience. Can live with that as long as the looks and proportions are in order ;o)
Interesting indeed..
My contribution to this thread will be my 2914.. Which coincidentally is the same one shown in the original post albeit with a new and more correct crystal and crown.. ...
What are the chances they'd put "automatic" on the dial?
I hope they won\'t. Best, Echi
I tried measuring the picture based on the video
I measured that the lug width is about exactly half the case diameter. Hence, if we assume a 20mm lug width, the case size is about 40mm. If the lug width is 21mm (gasp), we get 42mm dia casing. When I took reference information online of the Cal 8806, it...
Nice work!
I\'m batting for a 19mm lug width, omega seems to use odd lug sizes. Also, keep in mind the SM300 has 21mm lugs and a 41mm case diameter. It also uses a twin barrel movement while the Railmaster above clearly has a single barrel 8806. Therefore I think we...
I hope it is 38mm. Similar to the recent Omega Constellation size
Below 40mm feels like the sweet spot for a three hander to me. Besides, I personally haven't seen anything yet from Baselworld that is ...too enticing, to put it mildly. This one seems promising however. Regards, skyeriding
Hmmhh.. My trusty 2914 Vintage will be waiting for the new arrival ! Cheers ! :))
Railmaster Vintage pleasure Best, hs PS: If it will be what & how we hope, it's a must for 2017 for me.. ...
Thx for your kind looking !.. You know it pretty well meanwhile !.. Only question ..
.. What\'s about my announced diet ?? LoLoL ! Best, dear friend ! hs
Dr Mamadu may be right again.. But I also still have the Duometre in my distant vision.. ;))
You know me sooo well, my friend ! Thx for your "spiritual" support !.. Best, hs
Thx - not sure, if I can come up with necessary funds.. It really takes a serious effort, I know.. & without looking left, nor right.. ;))
.. & that might not be that easy for 2017, yet not quite impossible. Funny, meanwhile I have sort of almost regrouped my No 1 Duometre from so far QL to á Chronograph (black dial, WG) ! That\'s pretty much one of my targets, not to forget a nice Seamaster...