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"John S." wrote: "Those circular displays with the pointers are pretty anachronistic" JS In what way are analog displays anachronistic. They are much easier to tell at a glance whether the target location is in darkness or light. " and beset with problems such as lack of shock resistance" JS Are you aware that for the past half century almost all mechanical watches use shock absorbtion devices like Kif or Diashock. Modern mechanical movements are surprisingly robust. If the last new watch you tried was in the 1940's, then I could understand why you might make such a statement. ", parallax error when reading," JS Unless you were trying to read the dial from an extreme angle it would be all but impossible to experience noticable parallax error. At such angles digital displays disappear from view entirely. Most of us have learned that dgital and analog watches are most easily read when the wrist is turned toward the eyes and not away. " wear and tear on mechanical elements, etc." JS What mechanical or electronic device have you found that does NOT experience wear over time. That said, a mechanical watch movement can be kept running for over 100 years with nothing other than simple periodic maintenance. (I have several of them). "That being said, a Rolex GMT Master has the extra 24 hour analog hour hand." JS What an utter watse of money. There are several highly accurate quartz and mechanical GMT watches that provide the same GMT timekeeping features with movements that are as accurate or more so at a tiny fraction of the cost of a Rolex. Seiko is among the leaders when it comes to producing highly accurate GMT watches that have a rotating 24 hour bezel, an independently adjustable 12 hour hand that allows the date to be rolled over and a 24 hour hand. The Seiko will run circles around the Rolex when it comes to accuracy. Perhaps, but one is liable to get more dates with the Rolex! dxAce Michigan USA |
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