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Love the Jumping Seconds!
Apr 06, 2012,07:33 AM
Thought I'd share a pic of my Chezard 116
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The Habring2 Handwound & Automatic Time Only watch
By: Ornatus-Mundi : April 6th, 2012-07:07
The first of the in-house Habring 2 watches dates back to 2009 and features a manufactory movement based on the ETA -„Valgranges“ train gear, with bridges from in-house production. It can be had in either a handwound or an automatic version. T...
The Habring2 Jumping Seconds watch
By: Ornatus-Mundi : April 6th, 2012-07:08
This watch really shows what Habring 2 can deliver! A dead-beat (or jumping seconds) watch with as little parts a possible, easily added to an existing movement. It adds only a mere dozen parts (compare this to other existing dead-beat watches on the mark...
The little side-step: The Erwin Sattler Regulateur Classica Secunda
By: Ornatus-Mundi : April 6th, 2012-09:42
Dear All: I thought I add a bit the discussion on Habring 2 's Jumping Seconds complication. I mentioned that it can be easily added to different movements, and in fact that has been done already: The famed clock manufacturer Erwin Sattler from Munich dec...
Wonderful posts--do you know...
By: expwmbat : April 6th, 2012-16:02
Do you know whether the jumping seconds mechanism can be added to an existing Unitas 6497 movement? DJK
Naturally, this is my favorite!
By: dxboon : April 14th, 2012-08:20
The blued second hand is the best variant if I do say so myself, LOL! One thing that a Habring dead seconds does that is extremely vital in this complication is that it stops DEAD right on the minute indicator -- the jump is strong, clean and lands exactl...
The Habring2 Ladies watches
By: Ornatus-Mundi : April 6th, 2012-07:09
Lastly I'd like to present the new, smaller case Habring 2 offer. Catering both for female wrists as well as for people with smaller wrists, Maria and Richard decided to offer their manufacture movement in a 36mm (compared to the normal 42mm) case. For re...
Phantastic report, Magnus
By: nitediver : April 6th, 2012-14:28
Really a wonderful read. Great to see their workshop and understand where their watches come from. The Regatta with the blue dial is a killer!- and the strap just fits perfectly. Many thanks and happy Easter time, Stefan
A joy to read
By: playtime : April 6th, 2012-07:19
Am quite a fan of their watches--so much so that at time i am afraid to wear what i own! LOL! Looking forward to part 3b.. Jason
Many thanks
By: nickd : April 6th, 2012-22:44
Magnus: many thanks for the series of reports. I know the effort that it takes to put them together so it's much appreciated. nick
Another wonderful series of posts, Magnus!
By: Gary G : April 6th, 2012-23:39
Many thanks for this thorough report -- hugely enjoyable, and I am sure that I will return to it many times. Happy Easter -- looking forward to the final installment! Best, Gary G
A wonderful thread Magnus
By: Topcat30093 : April 7th, 2012-01:43
Another lovely read, I am looking forward to your final part. Another independent watch maker that I would like to see more off. Regards Tony
Thanks again for a great post Magnus!
By: sidneyc : April 7th, 2012-02:34
It's always a joy to read about the Habrings! All of the watches are gorgeous! The ladies watch is just charming - my wife will want one if I let her see this post!
I think we are all ready...
By: elliot55 : June 24th, 2012-09:20
... for part 3b! Anxiously awaiting the next installment of this wonderful adventure. - Scott