Bumper movements

Nothing feels the same… have you felt the subtle’bump’ of these movements winding? What do you think of them? Side note, what are your thoughts on power reserve indicators (like the one on the Jaeger Le-Coultre…

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oh yeah, bumpers are great on the wrist....I'll also put in a good word for the "wobble" of the 7750 movements as well. I love the extra fun and happiness these add to the joy wearing watches 

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VegasDancer

oh yeah, bumpers are great on the wrist....I'll also put in a good word for the "wobble" of the 7750 movements as well. I love the extra fun and happiness these add to the joy wearing watches 

I like that…’wobble’ The movements from the 50’s/60’s have such quality and beautiful decoration even though there were no exhibition casebacks and so were only really enjoyed by those brave enough to remove the back and watchmakers. 

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Does this count as a bumper? One of my grails...likely unobtainable grails.

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Wow… this a new one for me. I’m off to Google the heck out it. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼