Automatic watch precision...
I've been sitting in the "storage" room, final-checking the Nadir Vespera models, before shipping...
And I concluded that the Miyota 9015 movement is statistically awesome. All watches sit between -5 and +8 seconds (the factory margin is -10 to +20). They often happen to be exactly on point. And my batch of 300 pieces is not regulated.
We all know that Quarz is better regarding precision, and Miyota 9015 is still (despite the manufacturer putting it in the Premium range) a quite cheap movement. But... they just seem so great at the price point.
And being an automatic watch nerd - I still consider the next Vespera model to be regulated.
The question is - do You care about the movement being precise?
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Bart
Overlander. Motorcyclist. Traveler. Horology enthusiast. Watch collector. Founder of Nadir Watches.
Warsaw, Poland
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7.48” / 19.00 cm
I think a lot of us rotate too often for it to have a practical purpose. Longevity and cheap service costs are probably more important to most. 🤷
I do have to say that I really liked the inclusion of a manually filled out test rapport to show how my watch was running after regulation from another microbrand. To me it shows the pride and care for their product.
That said I don't care about a chronometer/superlative/metas etc stamp on the dial without that personal touch. It's nice to have, sure. But to be honest with the size of my collection and how I like to rotate wearing them I don't notice any deviation below a couple of minutes a day.
I don't mind factory accuracy as long as I can regulate it myself. It's why I stay away from Swissmatic or Powermatic 80 movements.
There are 86,400 seconds in a day. Even being off by 20 seconds is pretty damn precise.
I love the 9015, got one in my Orion Hellcat.
Since I over 120 watches and change watches daily, if not several times per day, by the time I get back to that automatic I have to set it and wind it again, so it doesn't matter much how accurate it is over time.
If I had just a few watches, then I'd probably care more.
A few more seconds fast is better than anything slow! Hack to adjust and not have to move the hands and reset.
I just might learn to regulate my own. I'll do it on the beaters that I care less about.
Well for any mechanical watch, regardless of how it’s wound, I just want to be a accurate enough so that I don’t have to reset it multiple times a week. Once a week is fine. I love my Vostok 350624, but I often need to check it to make sure it haskt gained 5 minutes in the past week when I wear it for a while.
All Nadir Vespera models😉 This I'm sure.
And many others among brands: Sternglas, Laco, Balticus, I know of few Zelos.
Amplitude is a bit low. Is it an old watch?
Amplitude is a bit low. Is it an old watch?
The watches are new. I think it's because the spring wasn't loaded fully (I was winding them for a quick check to about 50% - 70%) and it wasn't 100% flat.
Well, seems like the voting is done. Thank You for feedback 🙂 I've satisfied my curiosity :)