Dumb question

[jm433]

Is there any way to set the exact time on a watch without a hacking mechnism?

I guess the only way is to wait for it to stop and set the seconds in accordance with wherever they happened to stop.

[Alcan]

With a number of non hacking watches you can pull the crown out to the time setting position then turn it slightly counterclockwise and it will stop the movement. Give it a try.

[Andad]

Do this before you fully wind it.

[JohnEaton]

Originally Posted by Alcan

With a number of non hacking watches you can pull the crown out to the time setting position then turn it slightly counterclockwise and it will stop the movement. Give it a try.

Agree, it works on the older non hack Rolex and it works on my non hack Omega

Originally Posted by directioneng

Do this before you fully wind it.

Why?????

All my Rollies "free spool" it's hard to tell when they're fully wound.

The Omega I can tell for sure, but whats the deal with "hacking" a non hack when fully wound?

[mike]

Originally Posted by JohnEaton

Agree, it works on the older non hack Rolex and it works on my non hack Omega




Why?????

All my Rollies "free spool" it's hard to tell when they're fully wound.

The Omega I can tell for sure, but whats the deal with "hacking" a non hack when fully wound?

John it just depends on the watch. Sometimes the mainspring at full power over rides the ability to stop the seconds hand.

I have one GMT where this is true. Panerai is another brand where this happens.