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22 January 2009, 11:58 AM | #1 |
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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. |
22 January 2009, 12:08 PM | #2 |
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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.
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Do this before you fully wind it.
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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?
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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. |
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