That, Abdul, is exactly what I hope as well. Then we don't hear whining about 'retaining value' when they really mean, 'retaining price." Take care, Bill
Nicely done Bill. Perhaps my wife will watch the primer and miraculously comprehend my obsession with these anachronistic yet meticulously crafted machines. Nah. That won’t happen, but it was nice to see two pieces from my collection in your video used to demonstrate (1) a triple calendar complication and (2) the use of parallel barrels to achieve constant force. Great choices. You’ve taught me a lot over the years. Thanks again Bill.
Hey Jeffrey, thanks man! I'm afraid if my wife spent the time to understand how mechanical watches work, she'd still think it's an odd hobby...but she does enjoy her Bovet, Reverso, Dunhill and Louis Vuitton watches...they're all 'pretty.' Take care, Bill
Female viewer who likes watches. Love the complications but I don’t understand the mechanism.i think 🤔 the watch industry makes cool watches for you guys.
@@derbywinner6316 Nobody understands the mechanical workings of a watch initially...male or female... Just a little to start with and let your appreciation and understanding build. Take care, Bill
Some people even consider centre seconds a complication when compared to the traditional subseconds layouts. Nowadays centre seconds is very much the norm..
Nice Bill. Thanks for going slow for me but I miss your homemade watch models. A couple of thoughts. The first is my dad sure could have used a moon phase watch. I had a beagle as a kid and he would bay at a full moon. My dad was not amused. lol Also back when I was in charge of schools I would get a important guest to read off the names of the graduates at graduation. Man you would have been perfect. Although a couple of the mothers might not have thought your rendition of their babies names as funny as I did!!!!
Hi Bill. Great as always. The CVDK is a beauty. I would love to own one some day. What are your thoughts on the PR on the back? Also, would you explain the science behind perpetual calendars?
CJ, the best part of my CVDK is its looks! The Ceres 1974 has a base movement of either a Soprod A10 or an ETA movement with the CVDK complication driving the moon phase. Not sure what you meant about the PR on the back? Here's a good place to start for an explanation of perpetual calendars: www.hautehorlogerie.org/en/watches-and-culture/encyclopaedia/watches/complication-watches/d/s/perpetual-calendar-watches/ Take care, Bill
I am so glad I found your videos and have learned A LOT. Currently interested in a Worldtime. Would like to know your assessment of the Christopher Ward C1 Malvern Worldtime movement. I know ETA is good, but what is Sellia? And how about their in house J something modifier? I love the map with longitude lines every 15 degrees - gives the time and distance relationship visual clarity. P.S. Real name Joyce ( I’m not a diver anymore).
Hi Joyce, I've always liked CW. Sellita was sub-contracted by ETA at one time to meet the demand for ETA movements, and so Sellita movements are the replacement for ETAs now that Swatch has decided not to sell outside of the Swatch group. That Malvern Worldtime looks very nice to me. Another alternative would be the Tissot Navigator World Time 160th Anniversary (www.tissotwatches.com/en-gb/t0786411603700.html) ... good hunting and let us know what you get. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci I’m going with the Christopher Ward because it’s good quality and on sale now for $1050. The 3 world timers I liked best all have the world map, rotating 24 hour disk, and easy to read: Montblanc Orbis Terra, Omega World time and the CW. They’re all probably too big for my wrist but this is more about function, fascination and visual delight - what can I say, I won’t be wearing to a cocktail party😏 Thanks for responding and making me comfortable with this choice. Best regards, Joyce
Just found out that I have a complication that Bill doesn't, and I was wearing it as I watched. I have a date pointer hand on my Louis Erard Day/Date/Month/Moonphase. The module is a Dubois-Depraz 9000 on an ETA2824
A lot of newcomers will really appreciate this Dr.! 😊
Javi, it helps me to remind myself that I've got a lot to learn! Take care, Bill
Great video Bill, really nice summary. I think learning these basics is the best way to get more into mechanical watches.
That, Abdul, is exactly what I hope as well. Then we don't hear whining about 'retaining value' when they really mean, 'retaining price." Take care, Bill
Nice video mate 🏌🏽♂️
Hey Tim, thanks man! Take care, Bill
Nicely done Bill. Perhaps my wife will watch the primer and miraculously comprehend my obsession with these anachronistic yet meticulously crafted machines. Nah. That won’t happen, but it was nice to see two pieces from my collection in your video used to demonstrate (1) a triple calendar complication and (2) the use of parallel barrels to achieve constant force. Great choices. You’ve taught me a lot over the years. Thanks again Bill.
Hey Jeffrey, thanks man! I'm afraid if my wife spent the time to understand how mechanical watches work, she'd still think it's an odd hobby...but she does enjoy her Bovet, Reverso, Dunhill and Louis Vuitton watches...they're all 'pretty.' Take care, Bill
Female viewer who likes watches. Love the complications but I don’t understand the mechanism.i think 🤔 the watch industry makes cool watches for you guys.
@@derbywinner6316 Nobody understands the mechanical workings of a watch initially...male or female... Just a little to start with and let your appreciation and understanding build. Take care, Bill
Great information! Well presented as always. Thanks Bill
Hey Stephen, thanks man! Take care, Bill
Some people even consider centre seconds a complication when compared to the traditional subseconds layouts. Nowadays centre seconds is very much the norm..
Thomas, yes and I can see why! Take care, Bill
Nice Bill. Thanks for going slow for me but I miss your homemade watch models. A couple of thoughts. The first is my dad sure could have used a moon phase watch. I had a beagle as a kid and he would bay at a full moon. My dad was not amused. lol Also back when I was in charge of schools I would get a important guest to read off the names of the graduates at graduation. Man you would have been perfect. Although a couple of the mothers might not have thought your rendition of their babies names as funny as I did!!!!
Hey Leigh would your beagle bay at a moon phase? That would be very cool..."Here Snoopy, look at my watch." whooooooooo! Take care, Bill
Well done Bill always hard to explain the working of watch movement , do you worry Mr Defour could be watching 😂👍
Hey John! Of course I worry that Phillippe Dufour is watching and taking notes...Take care, Bill
Nice video Bill! Would you consider the annual / perpetual calendars and 'retrogrades' complications too?
Yes, A Lim. This video stuck with the simpler ones, but an annual or perpetual would be nice to have. Take care, Bill
That CVDK moonphase is killer--his tides version is my grail.
Hey Sport! Great to hear from you. Take care, Bill
Hi Bill. Great as always. The CVDK is a beauty. I would love to own one some day. What are your thoughts on the PR on the back? Also, would you explain the science behind perpetual calendars?
CJ, the best part of my CVDK is its looks! The Ceres 1974 has a base movement of either a Soprod A10 or an ETA movement with the CVDK complication driving the moon phase. Not sure what you meant about the PR on the back? Here's a good place to start for an explanation of perpetual calendars: www.hautehorlogerie.org/en/watches-and-culture/encyclopaedia/watches/complication-watches/d/s/perpetual-calendar-watches/
Take care, Bill
I am so glad I found your videos and have learned A LOT. Currently interested in a Worldtime. Would like to know your assessment of the Christopher Ward C1 Malvern Worldtime movement. I know ETA is good, but what is Sellia? And how about their in house J something modifier? I love the map with longitude lines every 15 degrees - gives the time and distance relationship visual clarity. P.S. Real name Joyce ( I’m not a diver anymore).
Hi Joyce, I've always liked CW. Sellita was sub-contracted by ETA at one time to meet the demand for ETA movements, and so Sellita movements are the replacement for ETAs now that Swatch has decided not to sell outside of the Swatch group. That Malvern Worldtime looks very nice to me. Another alternative would be the Tissot Navigator World Time 160th Anniversary (www.tissotwatches.com/en-gb/t0786411603700.html) ... good hunting and let us know what you get. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci I’m going with the Christopher Ward because it’s good quality and on sale now for $1050. The 3 world timers I liked best all have the world map, rotating 24 hour disk, and easy to read: Montblanc Orbis Terra, Omega World time and the CW. They’re all probably too big for my wrist but this is more about function, fascination and visual delight - what can I say, I won’t be wearing to a cocktail party😏 Thanks for responding and making me comfortable with this choice. Best regards, Joyce
Just found out that I have a complication that Bill doesn't, and I was wearing it as I watched.
I have a date pointer hand on my Louis Erard Day/Date/Month/Moonphase.
The module is a Dubois-Depraz 9000 on an ETA2824
You got me Rog! Sounds like a cool watch. Take care, Bill