WUSSE - Design (Part 2) - The Movement

[aerome]

I'll reserve my opinion for now

[Icestorm]

That's a very good point: Choosing an auto movement doesn't prevent those who prefer manual wind from having it.

Having read what everyone else has written so far I still prefer the ETA 2893-2 GMT with both the date and hacking options.

The 2893 is definitely a superior movement. A uniquely designed GMT Diver anyone?

That said, the 2897 Power Reserve is tempting also. And I wouldn't mind a Unitas 6498 with display back either (although I suspect I am in the minority here ). I love small seconds at 6.

[Icestorm]

Am i the only one that thinks the non-diver triton case still looks quite like a diver watchcase?

[Triton]

Am i the only one that thinks the non-diver triton case still looks quite like a diver watchcase?

This thread is for discussing the movements choices, please start a new thread of your own if you want to keep underlinig your disappointment regarding the case descision!

[blighter]

Yes, the power reserve is on my mind more and more...
24h/ gmt might look cool, but using pragmatic approach, I'll use the power reserve indicator pretty much all the time. GMT probably will be in use once a year on holidays on the other side of the globe (if I'm lucky), and unless you're on the unfortunate side of the polar circle or on a particularly stretched partying strain , you can pretty much tell whether it's AM or PM without the watch giving you this specific info
Display caseback is possible with the smaller movement as well, isn't it? (I would very much like to have that). You just have a smaller cristal diameter. Isn't that correct?

The 2893 is definitely a superior movement. A uniquely designed GMT Diver anyone?

That said, the 2897 Power Reserve is tempting also. And I wouldn't mind a Unitas 6498 with display back either (although I suspect I am in the minority here ). I love small seconds at 6.

[CzechMate]

...there was very good point regarding beat of the movement. If we want centered second hand, we need smooth movement, that leaves out Unitas and I am not sure about 2801 handwound.
I would really love this to be hacking movement, I spend some time adjusting my Unitas non hacking movement, it is always a bit tricky, without hacking mechanism... Luckily, i dont have to do it too often, it keeps excelent time...
I would go with 24h idea, therefore i will vote for GMT movement. I do not see anything even close to this concept. Very interesting.

[yycwatchdog]

just to throw in my $ .02.

Every idea i have read is good and has merit. This is obviously very subjective with many different views.

For what it's worth here is mine.

When i think of steinhart watches i think of a pilot's watch first and foremost. I think many if not most members will agree with that.

Here is our chance to design the ultimate pilot for the money.

The 44mm case would accomodate the largest number of forum members.

A brushed case with polished bezel i think is classy without being too blingy.

Incorporating a central second hand wth a date and power reserve function will make for a pretty special and unique steinhart.

Very practical without being too busy. Our own type of big pilot but with tweaks to stand on its own instead of being an homage or a copy.

Possibly incorporating a sandwhich dial (similar to panerai) to create depth in the dial and add to the uniqueness.

these are my personal preferences and i am not pushing them on anybody but i would love to hear some feedback on these suggestions.

Good, bad, or indifferent.

Thanks for your time and i respect what fellow members here think.:thanks

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[Uwe W.]

This thread is for discussing the movements choices, please start a new thread of your own if you want to keep underlinig your disappointment regarding the case descision!

I'm pretty sure Icestorm was just messing around, but for everyone else, please do not start any new threads in this sub-forum! Please add your comments to the existing "Evolvement" thread. Thanks!

[Uwe W.]

Reading through these posts I've realized that although we may come to an agreement on a movment, there will still be a question of which features of the movement will get used. This will probably require yet another vote, as incorporating the various options in the initial vote will make it even more difficult to pick a single case.

I think we should be prepared to have two movement votes. One to decide the movment, and if necessary, a second to decide which of its features will be used.

[markrlondon]

Reading through these posts I've realized that although we may come to an agreement on a movment, there will still be a question of which features of the movement will get used. This will probably require yet another vote, as incorporating the various options in the initial vote will make it even more difficult to pick a single case.

I think we should be prepared to have two movement votes. One to decide the movment, and if necessary, a second to decide which of its features will be used.

Sounds good to me.