My OT comment ... You're the first person I've "met" (outside of watch forums... and I only "lurk" on those, I don't post) who I have seen/heard mention the co-axial escapement.
You now have a place in my esteem so don't go spoiling it.

Meant to say, have you seen rlthis?rl

You probably have, but this drift reminded me of it.

iPhones are the worst for planned obsolence. I had one that lasted 17 months, just none month short of a contract then all of a sudden it stoped working.

I even had to pick all the bits of glass out of my trouser pockets before I dared put them back in the washing machine.

Quote: Mintball "Meant to say, have you seen rlthis?rl You probably have, but this drift reminded me of it. Much appreciated. A whole host of forums and blogs that are dedicated to horology usually keep me up to date. A favorite of mine. www.hodinkee.com/ Just to keep this thread on topic. I most be very lucky or I just look after products better than others. But I always seem to make things last for ever. Both my oven and fridge are pushing the 20 year barrier and my boiler/central heating is 38 years old this year and still going strong. Perhaps it helps that I'm stuck in time warp myself.

Quote: Mintball "Meant to say, have you seen rlthis?rl You probably have, but this drift reminded me of it. Much appreciated. A whole host of forums and blogs that are dedicated to horology usually keep me up to date. A favorite of mine. www.hodinkee.com/ Just to keep this thread on topic. I most be very lucky or I just look after products better than others. But I always seem to make things last for ever. Both my oven and fridge are pushing the 20 year barrier and my boiler/central heating is 38 years old this year and still going strong. Perhaps it helps that I'm stuck in time warp myself.

El Barbudo, you will probably be disgusted to know that I am also aware of a co-axial escapement.

You'll just have to watch out then.












I'll get me coat ...

My daily wearer has a 7750 also.

New light bulbs are rubbish. I doubt it's a conspiracy, but they are really not what they are cracked up to be. I haven't had one of these rediculously expensive objects last months, let alone the years it will take for them to recover the extra investment. I have had two literally explode, glowing super bright for a few days then blowing the lamp with them. I have had to buy 2 new lamps in my office, both shagged when the bulb went.
There is a small electrical shop in our arcade that sells the old ones (they must have millions in stock), mainly to all the old people in town who can't see anything with the new bulbs and who can't afford to wait 5 minutes for them to warm up while they attempt to navigate the stairs.

I'm sure the pi$$ small amount of power we'll save will delay global warming catastrophe by 0.00004 of second so it's all worth it I suppose.

I might as well join in.

Today's pick contains a JLC calibre 956.



As for light bulbs. I've switched to solely using energy saving bulbs. Now I can't say I've noticed a reduction in my energy bills. But the life span of the energy saver bulbs themselves far exceeds those of the old style bulbs.

I bought a 60watt energy saver bulb for my elderly mothers living room because she complained about dim light contributing to her inability to the read the newspaper. I'd now liken entering that room to staring at the sun. But at least me mam can now read the paper and on the plus side she's developed a lovely healthy glow/tan.