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htc8p · 19 March 2010, 02:02 PM

just by handling it at the AD it immediately starts running?

where as other mechanical watches such as rolex will never run unless wound or shaken repeatedly

Andad · 19 March 2010, 02:07 PM

Not unusual for any watch IMO.

htc8p · 19 March 2010, 05:07 PM

i mean it is like super sensitive. it surprises me how the PO can already gain some power really fast just by putting it on.

CPTL · 19 March 2010, 10:43 PM

That happens sometimes with my DJ; not so much with my Sub or Exp.

warrior · 19 March 2010, 11:33 PM

I really think it depends on the specific watch, NOT brand or model. Some of my watches react like this, some don't. I bet you'd find POs that don't do this.

aleiberman · 20 March 2010, 12:42 AM

I'm suprised. My PO requires a lot of winding before it starts.

Tools · 20 March 2010, 03:32 AM

Frequently, if a watch is allowed to run down, it stops when the pallet jewel is just on the edge of unlocking...

Any movement will be enough to unlock the escapement and the hairspring will swing, keeping enough velocity to run for a few seconds or minutes...but it will stop again in a very short time unless wound...

WJGESQ · 21 March 2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by htc8p

just by handling it at the AD it immediately starts running?

where as other mechanical watches such as rolex will never run unless wound or shaken repeatedly

Its a clear sign of Omega superiority.

InTime · 29 March 2012, 03:27 PM

depends. sometimes the watch was shaken by a person before you. they put the watches in and out of the vault ever so often too.

The GMT Master · 29 March 2012, 07:02 PM

Most places will store the watches elsewhere overnight, so you can guarantee they're being moved at least twice a day. Some movements seem a bit more willing to start up through movement alone than others - Rolex's ladies watches in particular seem to start up with very little persuasion, particularly annoying if I'm trying to set all the watches to 10.10

beaglehusky · 30 March 2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by WJGESQ

Its a clear sign of Omega superiority.

The PO didn't start running; time slowed down for it.

19 March 2010, 02:02 PM	#1
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,487	why the the PO immediately start running?? just by handling it at the AD it immediately starts running? where as other mechanical watches such as rolex will never run unless wound or shaken repeatedly

19 March 2010, 02:07 PM	#2
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	Not unusual for any watch IMO. __________________ E

19 March 2010, 10:43 PM	#4
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	That happens sometimes with my DJ; not so much with my Sub or Exp. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

20 March 2010, 03:32 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,662	Frequently, if a watch is allowed to run down, it stops when the pallet jewel is just on the edge of unlocking... Any movement will be enough to unlock the escapement and the hairspring will swing, keeping enough velocity to run for a few seconds or minutes...but it will stop again in a very short time unless wound... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 March 2010, 05:07 PM	#3
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,487	i mean it is like super sensitive. it surprises me how the PO can already gain some power really fast just by putting it on.

19 March 2010, 11:33 PM	#5
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,695	I really think it depends on the specific watch, NOT brand or model. Some of my watches react like this, some don't. I bet you'd find POs that don't do this.

20 March 2010, 12:42 AM	#6
aleiberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: MA Watch: Rolex Posts: 501	I'm suprised. My PO requires a lot of winding before it starts.

29 March 2012, 03:27 PM	#9
InTime Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BermudaAntarctica Posts: 892	depends. sometimes the watch was shaken by a person before you. they put the watches in and out of the vault ever so often too.

29 March 2012, 07:02 PM	#10
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,151	Most places will store the watches elsewhere overnight, so you can guarantee they're being moved at least twice a day. Some movements seem a bit more willing to start up through movement alone than others - Rolex's ladies watches in particular seem to start up with very little persuasion, particularly annoying if I'm trying to set all the watches to 10.10

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