Being something of a watch collector I have quite a range of pieces from basic three handers to more complicated chronographs and for the most part I love them all.
Of the chronographs I have mine are all of the cam and lever type as opposed to the more complicated (and more expensive) column wheel type. Having always fancied owning a column wheel chrono I went shopping on the web and finally settled on a Longines Master Collection Moonphase Chronograph.
This watch comes in two sizes, 40mm and 42mm. I opted for the larger size mainly because my declining eyesight would make the 40mm that bit harder to read. This watch has no fewer than 8 hands and 3 subdials so the 42mm size allows for better spacing and more comfortable viewing.
This piece will have the most complications of any watch in my collection showing minutes, hours, running seconds, day, date, month, chrono seconds, minutes & hours plus 24 hour indicator and moonphase dial. Those familiar with this watch will know it is based upon the Valjoux 7751 calibre which is a direct descendant of the ubiquitous and bombproof Valjoux 7750 movement found in many quality chronograph watches.
I have the 7750 movement in an Omega Speedmaster Triple Date watch but at only 39mm diameter it barely gets worn due to the fact I can hardly see it!
Back to this Longines, it has a silver/white dial (blue is also available) with guilloche or 'barleycorn' patterning, beautiful blued steel 'leaf' hands and sapphire crystal front and back. It comes on an alligator strap with calfskin backing and quick release stainless steel clasp with engraved logo. The movement ticks at 28,800 BPH, is hackable and has a 54 hour power reserve (the 40mm version only has a 48 hour power reserve). Through the exhibition caseback one can see the lightly decorated movement and once the winding rotor is swung out of the way the beautiful blued steel column wheel can be seen. Shame they never blued the screws used on the movement, penny pinching methinks.
The only downside I can see is the highly polished stainless steel case, I would much prefer it was brushed, I'm not a huge fan of super shiny watches.
Well folks, it's picture time.....enjoy....
Regards,
Jay.
PS: All pictures shamelessly borrowed from the internet.
Of the chronographs I have mine are all of the cam and lever type as opposed to the more complicated (and more expensive) column wheel type. Having always fancied owning a column wheel chrono I went shopping on the web and finally settled on a Longines Master Collection Moonphase Chronograph.
This watch comes in two sizes, 40mm and 42mm. I opted for the larger size mainly because my declining eyesight would make the 40mm that bit harder to read. This watch has no fewer than 8 hands and 3 subdials so the 42mm size allows for better spacing and more comfortable viewing.
This piece will have the most complications of any watch in my collection showing minutes, hours, running seconds, day, date, month, chrono seconds, minutes & hours plus 24 hour indicator and moonphase dial. Those familiar with this watch will know it is based upon the Valjoux 7751 calibre which is a direct descendant of the ubiquitous and bombproof Valjoux 7750 movement found in many quality chronograph watches.
I have the 7750 movement in an Omega Speedmaster Triple Date watch but at only 39mm diameter it barely gets worn due to the fact I can hardly see it!
Back to this Longines, it has a silver/white dial (blue is also available) with guilloche or 'barleycorn' patterning, beautiful blued steel 'leaf' hands and sapphire crystal front and back. It comes on an alligator strap with calfskin backing and quick release stainless steel clasp with engraved logo. The movement ticks at 28,800 BPH, is hackable and has a 54 hour power reserve (the 40mm version only has a 48 hour power reserve). Through the exhibition caseback one can see the lightly decorated movement and once the winding rotor is swung out of the way the beautiful blued steel column wheel can be seen. Shame they never blued the screws used on the movement, penny pinching methinks.
The only downside I can see is the highly polished stainless steel case, I would much prefer it was brushed, I'm not a huge fan of super shiny watches.
Well folks, it's picture time.....enjoy....
Regards,
Jay.
PS: All pictures shamelessly borrowed from the internet.
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