Fast-beat Vs Slow-beat Movements.

[JayHantz]

This was an outstanding post, Peter. I'll add one (very subjective) thing - the sound of a slow beat movement is absolutely charming when compared to a hight beat. I would take my old Big Pilot off just to listen to the ticks.

[Trailboss516]

I never knew the difference between fast and slow beat movements, so it was nice to read this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[rlj676]

Very interesting.

And for anyone not following the technical here is something someone posted in general discussion that really helps. https://ciechanow.ski/mechanical-watch/

[Phrank]

Thanks, what a great read, nice to get an in-depth understanding of Hi-Beat.

Have been reading about Freddy Constants new 40Hz movement lately, so this was perfect..thanks!

[amanbra]

Great post.

I think this is what is sadly missing on the forums these days esp with Daytona posts. One of my genuine fascinations with Daytona is how Rolex managed to make a such an excellent movement so compact and durable. For total all round specs and durability I’d argue it’s the top chronograph movement out right now. The newer B01 or omega chronos can’t get close in terms of size.

Though high beat movements may have superior timekeeping properties I do appreciate Rolex balancing this against durability.

When I run my 321 chrono now and then I see the jittery movement of the chrono hand and remember how robust this “slow” beat movement is. It’s like going from hearing a high reving low capacity engine to a powerful but slower diesel.


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[Ksbi]

Love the post thanks for sharing

[subprimero]

Another great and informative post. Thank you!

[S1mplee]

Great post!

[subtona]

Great info. Thanks.

I would add the significance of the limited availability to Rolex of zenith movements played an important role in the desirability and hype of the zenith Daytona. At the time is was an organic and authentic issue for Rolex that limited supply, since Rolex went in house the limited availability of the Daytona is simply a marketing strategy.

[928ktgold]

Awesome write you thanks padi! I know you don’t like YouTube but here’s a video with great photography and some chrono historical material. This video just came out today.

https://youtu.be/C4F5dYqtWdQ

[Omarion07]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

Awesome write you thanks padi! I know you don’t like YouTube but here’s a video with great photography and some chrono historical material. This video just came out today.

https://youtu.be/C4F5dYqtWdQ

Can’t take this clickbait channel seriously when every video they post has “better than Rolex” in it’s caption. No wonder Padi doesn’t like this kind of trash.


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by Omarion07

Can’t take this clickbait channel seriously when every video they post has “better than Rolex” in it’s caption. No wonder Padi doesn’t like this kind of trash.


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Have to agree the majority of YouTube is nothing more than clickbait .

[Vipes]

Thanks for the informative post. I had a Lange Datograph and it was a slow beat movement (I think) but had a large balance wheel. Combination of large balance wheel with slower beat movement; would this make it as accurate as hi beat but less wear than hi beat?

[TimeLord2]

Enjoyed the detailed analysis, thank you!

[Spoonage]

Definitely need more posts like this

[Carguy87]

Thank you Peter! I love coming to you your “classes”. As a younger watch enthusiast (early 30’s) it’s truly wonderful to read your posts and draw on your experience to learn where horology has come from and see the progress over the decades. Thank you!

[brandrea]

Thank you Peter. These type posts are one of the reasons why I joined TRF back in the day

I wish I could retain a 1/10th of your knowledge

[ROlesorusLEX]

Thank you sir may we have another

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[S’portEye]

Thanks Peter.

[Bnord]

Thanks Peter. It's fun to read these types of posts.

[Joearch]

Just came across this post by Peter. Super informative. Love to know what is making my watch tick.

[mountainjogger]

Awesome. Padi. Thanks for taking the time.

[padi56]

Thanks guys much appreciated glad some are still interested in these types of threads,instead of the norm on forum lately.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by padi56

Thanks guys much appreciated glad some are still interested in these types of threads,instead of the norm on forum lately.

Way better Peter than the recent trend we see, meaningful topics rare these days!


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[Bmats]

This was really interesting and a nice Sunday diversion. Are the high beat movements more a thing for chronographs or does it apply to all watches with more complications where accuracy might be an issue? Or just all movements in general, with the theory that it can be beneficial with trade offs.

[Vishy26]

Great read, thank you

[Flybak]

Thanks Peter! Really love this insightful info

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[zengineer]

Is there a forum glitch or is this OP the same text as threads from 2006, 2011, 2018, more?

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[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by zengineer

Is there a forum glitch or is this OP the same text as threads from 2006, 2011, 2018, more?

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New members all the time. This information bears repeating.

Thank you, Peter.

[brandrea]

Winding my slow beat 321 (2310) as we speak Peter



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