Can the column wheel calibre L688.2 be wound?

[nboey]

As per title...Does anyone know?

I tried winding it at crown pushed-in position, but it doesn't give that 'feel' of being wound.

[cuthbert]

As per title...Does anyone know?

I tried winding it at crown pushed-in position, but it doesn't give that 'feel' of being wound.

AFAIK most automatic watches can be wound manually, and I would do it unless the instructions say otherwise. It's relatively normal not to feel anything with an auto, but if you want to check out if it's working you just have to wind the watch when it's stopped and there's no charge on the sprind, if the hands start moving it means it's working.

BTW, how's this column wheel calibre? Good?

[nboey]

Thanks! Tried winding it but it does not seem to charge. The manual also does not mention any manual winding movement at any crown position. Perhaps it really can't.

"Good" or not is subjective....but i'd say the case is really very well made and oozes quality. The chrono buttons also feel more assuring and clicky than some other pushers i've tried.

[cuthbert]

That's strange because AFAIK the new movement is based on the 7750, and I can wind manually my Longines IAF, my watch is also pretty old, and the 7750 is one of the first generation with 17 jewels, perhaps more recent movements of this type cannot.

Anyway would you like to share any pics of your new chrono?

[nboey]

Here are some shots. I've tried taking photos of it, but somehow what shows up on the camera sensor is different from seeing it in real life.

[nboey]

Update :
Yes it can be manually wound...Just that it takes quite a few more turns than usual. It's not quite easy to wind this watch manually as the crown is rather small.