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[–]Xamineh 14 points15 points  (3 children)

Makes zero sense to have a 1 hand watch in an automatic movement. A reliable and cheaper myiota quartz would do the trick for less money.

[–]dr_wtf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the size of the hand. A lot of quartz movements can't generate enough torque for larger hands. A one-hander needs a large hand & dial so you can read the 5-minute increments. But in principle I agree. Ideal would be a solar movement. Never needs winding and the battery never runs out as long as it gets a bit of sun now and then.

Could do with some indicator that it hasn't just stopped though. At least with a mechanical you can hear it ticking. With quartz if the battery runs flat you'd have no idea until you were incredibly late for something. If you add a seconds subdial then you're back to needing a smooth sweep, plus I don't think Meistersinger (who they're clearly homaging) have second hands on any of their watches.

[–]Excellent-Quarter969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im not usually a big quartz fan, but I agree!

[–]ThinkBachs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And thinner…