Which Watch are you wearing today?

[mtngunr]

I've shot with plenty of mechanical watches on. I'm not shooting full load 10mm or 357's while wearing my vintage Wakmann chronograph, although 9mm or small caliber rifle never hurt any watch I was wearing while shooting. That being said, you're still correct. If I remember, I'll put on a quartz watch if I know I'm going to the range that day.

Besides, if I wear a mechanical watch and end up breaking a balance pivot due to the recoil, at least I'll have an enjoyable repair project to do later.

My Seikos have handled .45ACP and stouter .45 Colt handloads, I THINK I had some timekeeping anomalies with the .45 Colt loads, no telling what that poor balance wheel was doing with those, and generally leave them off for such loads now, my bench and staking tools went away a very very long time ago, not to mention eyesight and hand steadiness...I remember when I bought that stuff from a retiring very old watchmaker who was giving it up for the same reasons.

 

[thor447]

My Seikos have handled .45ACP and stouter .45 Colt handloads, I THINK I had some timekeeping anomalies with the .45 Colt loads, no telling what that poor balance wheel was doing with those, and generally leave them off for such loads now, my bench and staking tools went away a very very long time ago, not to mention eyesight and hand steadiness...I remember when I bought that stuff from a retiring very old watchmaker who was giving it up for the same reasons.

I've got the one staking set I've had for a long time (heirloom tools from a OSA member), but it just so happens that I've got another staking set scheduled to arrive on Monday. I need more clearance than my current one provides to utilize a few tools (namely a K&D staff remover that secures the balance arms while the staff is driven out). It's a vintage tool of very good quality, but I'm going to have to clean it up a bit before beginning to use it. I'm looking forward to it.

 

[mtngunr]

I've got the one staking set I've had for a long time (heirloom tools from a OSA member), but it just so happens that I've got another staking set scheduled to arrive on Monday. I need more clearance than my current one provides to utilize a few tools (namely a K&D staff remover that secures the balance arms while the staff is driven out). It's a vintage tool of very good quality, but I'm going to have to clean it up a bit before beginning to use it. I'm looking forward to it.

Fine tools are nearly a joy forever, and I know you'll enjoy the new stuff for years and years...I thought about editing earlier MIA tools to include the mini-lathe for cutting staff collars and turning new ones, but, heck, why bother. I do miss working on them, think of doing so again, but by time I rounded up everything, I surely would be unable to use most.

 

[thor447]

Fine tools are nearly a joy forever, and I know you'll enjoy the new stuff for years and years...I thought about editing earlier MIA tools to include the mini-lathe for cutting staff collars and turning new ones, but, heck, why bother. I do miss working on them, think of doing so again, but by time I rounded up everything, I surely would be unable to use most.

I still need to put together a motor for my watchmaker's lathe. I've got a great condition 8mm Pultra lathe just sitting in the box, waiting for me to get to it.

 

[mtngunr]

Mine was an old Bergeon, don't even recall the model, but never seemed to not have what I needed for a job. Good luck on the motor.

 

[Shadowrider]

I squaded with a guy at a match that was wearing a Submariner. Don’t think it really hurts my Seikos but I haven’t shot a whole lot wearing them either.

 

[mtngunr]

I squaded with a guy at a match that was wearing a Submariner. Don’t think it really hurts my Seikos but I haven’t shot a whole lot wearing them either.

Rolex? Not I, said the little pale chicken.
But then, I've known quite a few well off folk who would casually send one off for repair/replacement while they broke out another, or even their GOOD watch while it was out. I knew one guy who broke I don't know how many very expensive swords and large handforged knives swinging them at things on the property from a moving golf cart, his cart named Light Brigade.

 

[Matratliff]

I would think the Rolex was engineered better for hard use than a lower end watch right? I bought the Tudor for that reason

 

[mtngunr]

Well, the workmanship inside is impeccable, the materials are first rate as are finishes and heat treats, efficiency and smooth low friction/wear operation assured, but only so much can be done to cushion a hardened balance staff with shock jeweling.