Rolex Dynapulse exscapement

Somehow I missed this! To me, this escapement is 100% badass. +/-2spd, of course. 66 hour power reserve, alright. 5 Hz, NICE! And it looks amazing! And fits in a 36mm watch only 9.7 mm thick.

I’ve found Rolex to generally be overly conservative in their style and in the tech. Legit impressed with +/-2spd though. Honestly I’d have a blue OP or a Milgauss if they could be had for $2500 based on that.

But this really makes me a fan.

As for the watch it’s going in… I love the…

Rolex Dynapulse exscapement

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Venezianico Musou Black vs. Camp Malaga Red

2 new watches arrived today! Venezianico Redentore in Musou Black, and Camp Fieldtimer in Malaga Red. Only occurs to me now that these are my first microbrand watches…
The Camp Fieldtimer comes with three straps, and I ordered the stainless bracelet with the Venezianico. The Camp Fieldtimer came installed onto the grey cordura nylon strap with *****in bright orange backing. Kinda stiff but I’ll let it break in. Venezianico black leather strap also a bit stiff, will see how it breaks…

Venezianico Musou Black vs. Camp Malaga Red

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HAQ?

I have a Bulova JetStar and a Certina DS-2 Precidrive chronograph and they both keep time to with 1s between going in/out of Daylight Savings Time (the stupidest idea ever). Anyway, I was wondering if either of these watches are considered "HAQ&q…

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