Anyone keen on watches?

[Roy S]

I quite like that one, but what are the three second hand dials for? Stopwatch function?

Yes, it’s a chronograph.


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[Barry]

But why the two smaller dials, when one would do for stopwatch duties? Is a chronograph different to chronometer? Just asking.

[Roy S]

Bottom dial is time keeping seconds. When you initiate the stopwatch function (top button) the sweep second hands starts running and timekeeping second hand stops. Whole stopwatch minutes are recorded on the top dial and middle dial records time. Stopwatch can be stopped by pressing top button and reset by pressing the bottom button.

The crown can be pulled off to reveal a cheese wire that can be used to garrotte Apple Watch wearers.

[Alex_UK]

I think Roy has/had one of these and posted before - Barry didn’t like the second hand I seem to recall?!




It’s a Rolex Milgauss homage:

“The Rolex Milgauss is a unique, science-inspired timepiece engineered to withstand electromagnetic interference. Famous for its playful orange lightning-bolt seconds hand and distinctive green-tinted sapphire crystal, it was officially discontinued in 2023 and remains a highly sought-after, collectible.”

Purpose: Built for scientists and engineers. It utilizes an internal soft-iron Faraday cage to shield the movement from magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss.

Market value for a genuine one £7-14k. I paid £40 for my copy, and I’m wearing it today because it matches my trainers!

[Barry]

I think Roy has/had one of these and posted before - Barry didn’t like the second hand I seem to recall?!




It’s a Rolex Milgauss homage:

“The Rolex Milgauss is a unique, science-inspired timepiece engineered to withstand electromagnetic interference. Famous for its playful orange lightning-bolt seconds hand and distinctive green-tinted sapphire crystal, it was officially discontinued in 2023 and remains a highly sought-after, collectible.”

Purpose: Built for scientists and engineers. It utilizes an internal soft-iron Faraday cage to shield the movement from magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss.

Market value for a genuine one £7-14k. I paid £40 for my copy, and I’m wearing it today because it matches my trainers!

As good a reason as any!

[Alex_UK]

As good a reason as any!

Actually don’t quite match but near enough!

[Alex_UK]

Pagani Grand Seiko look-a-likey now back on its original bracelet and matches my shorts!

[Macca]

Like that, I'm a sucker for a light blue dial.

[Barry]

Bottom dial is time keeping seconds. When you initiate the stopwatch function (top button) the sweep second hands starts running and timekeeping second hand stops. Whole stopwatch minutes are recorded on the top dial and middle dial records time. Stopwatch can be stopped by pressing top button and reset by pressing the bottom button.

The crown can be pulled off to reveal a cheese wire that can be used to garrotte Apple Watch wearers.

Thanks for the detailed explanation Roy. It all makes sense now.

[Barry]

Pagani Grand Seiko look-a-likey now back on its original bracelet and matches my shorts!

I would have to wear a watch with a khaki-coloured dial to match my shorts!