Let's see some of those chronometer Manual Winds

[Petahwong]

To a select few a Manual wind Chronometer is the Perfect watch. It's Sole purpose is to tell time. Perfect mechanical time. Now add the functionality of the Perfect case, the great oyster. Now... Lets see some oldies...

[adam78]

After a Bob Ridley overhaul, this keeps time to within about -2 sec/day.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/Rolex%20Oyster%20ref%201573%20cf%20Viceroy/DSC_2598-2.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/Rolex%20Oyster%20ref%201573%20cf%20Viceroy/ViceroyPartsafter.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/Rolex%20Oyster%20ref%201573%20cf%20Viceroy/DSC_2585.jpg


Comparison in size to a standard bubbleback:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/Rolex%20Oyster%20ref%201573%20cf%20Viceroy/DSC_2598.jpg

Another gratuitous shot or two:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/Rolex%20Oyster%20ref%201573%20cf%20Viceroy/IMG_7561.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/Rolex%20Oyster%20ref%201573%20cf%20Viceroy/IMG_9025.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/Rolex%20Oyster%20ref%201573%20cf%20Viceroy/IMG_9029_2.jpg

[mcjp6]

My only manual wind watch, early 1960's gilt dial 6694 Precision. keeping within COSC! Purchased from Orchi around three months ago, his first Rolex.

[bamajoe]

Wow......Nice pictures.....

[Imtiaz]

Nice photos.

Did not know the Oyster Date Precision was in the Chronometer class.

Wearing my 6694 today and tomorrow.

[jdc]

1956 Oysterdate 6494
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll319/jackdavidcharlo/Watches/L1000097.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll319/jackdavidcharlo/Watches/L1000007-1.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll319/jackdavidcharlo/L1000780.jpg

[adam78]

Nice photos.

Did not know the Oyster Date Precision was in the Chronometer class.

Wearing my 6694 today and tomorrow.

It isn't, but the poster mentioned his is keeping "chronometer" time; mine keeps within about 7-10 sec/day...

[michiganwatchguy]

Hi Adam. I know it's been a year, but I hope someone will respond. I also have an early Rolex Oyster case ref number 1573. The cases are identical. Where is the serial number on your watch? I can't find one on mine anywhere!

[basmannen]

To a select few a Manual wind Chronometer is the Perfect watch. It's Sole purpose is to tell time. Perfect mechanical time. Now add the functionality of the Perfect case, the great oyster. Now... Lets see some oldies...

My Veriflat chronometer, manual wind. From the 1960´s
http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b424/trubeat/_DSC5687v6.jpg

[maverick]

Here is an old manual wind. =) maverick

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/dennisaa/my%20pictures/new%20photos/6239Augest10.jpg

[Beaumont Miller II]

Here is mine. Mav, nice watch.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/BeaumontMillerII/IMG_0295.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/BeaumontMillerII/IMG_0293.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/BeaumontMillerII/IMG_0306.jpg

[vintage69]

:clov::wav::dude:My Veriflat chronometer, manual wind. From the 1960´s
http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b424/trubeat/_DSC5687v6.jpg

[BarkMaster]

My Veriflat chronometer, manual wind. From the 1960´s
http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b424/trubeat/_DSC5687v6.jpg

Classic. I'd buy it. :read: :thumbsup:

[maverick]

Here is mine. Mav, nice watch.

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/BeaumontMillerII/IMG_0295.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/BeaumontMillerII/IMG_0293.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/BeaumontMillerII/IMG_0306.jpg

Thank you Beaumont, I would say yours looks exceptional as well. :cheers: Maverick

[Alcan]

No manual wind Rolex wriast watches but I do have a mid 40's Tudor kicking around. All of Nancys Rolex are manual.

[azkri]

My Veriflat chronometer, manual wind. From the 1960´s
http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b424/trubeat/_DSC5687v6.jpg

Beautiful...:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Subexplorer]

Nice watches friends!
Here is mine: Reference 6480, manual wind, Vintage c.1845. Steel case and riveted bracelet. Works sweet!!
Kind regards, Abel

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4535/dscn8363.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/i/dscn8363.jpg/)

[adam78]

C'mon guys -- the thread says chronometer manual winds!

Like this one (unfortunately not mine):

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/amdubin/RolexOysterchronometer14Kroman-arabicdial1938a.jpg

[Subexplorer]

Adam: OK Then! Here is another mine. Bubbleback c.1946.
I guess the dial has been restored, but case and mechanics are all original and working flawesly.
Regards, Abel.

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7001/dscn8454u.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/dscn8454u.jpg/)

[adam78]

Nice, but...manual wind...

:dummy:

[watchandbb]

well, not sure we are looking for 'manual wind chronometer' or a manual wind that keep chronometer time :agree:
here's mine: 6422, yr 1956. I was once 'tempted' to have the dial clean, but later decided to keep it as 'it is' :thumbsup:
plan to flip a few for a vintage sports... :smokin:

[Subexplorer]

You are right Adam!! I get too enthusiastic with these posts!! :banghead:
Best regards, Abel

[T5AUS]

Some nice early dials here guys, dam shame I have nothing in this category so cant play :crying:

[skalis]

My 6694 Precision. Currently out of COSC (delaying approx 8-10 sec/day), but sure, could be regulated. But I am lazy to send to my watchmaker and could also not imagine being one or two weeks without this watch.

http://forum.chronomag.cz/uploads/post-3049-1280342242,06.jpg

[SRVwannab]

My Veriflat chronometer, manual wind. From the 1960´s
http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b424/trubeat/_DSC5687v6.jpg

This is among the best looking watches I have ever seen.

[conrail]

My Veriflat chronometer, manual wind. From the 1960´s
http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b424/trubeat/_DSC5687v6.jpg

Wow! Never seen one of those before. Thats beautiful! Didn't know Rolex made such nice looking dress watches.

[dddrees]

My Veriflat chronometer, manual wind. From the 1960´s
http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b424/trubeat/_DSC5687v6.jpg

Very nice.

[GTS Dean]

My Veriflat chronometer, manual wind. From the 1960´s
http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b424/trubeat/_DSC5687v6.jpg

THAT is a handsome watch!

[Rolex2]

Speaking of chronos, I have a very nice "suisse chronographie" ss manual chrono. Excellent cosmetically, but movement needs work. Jeweler wants $500 for an overhaul. Can I get it cheaper? I doubt the watch will bring that much working.

[Rolex2]

Adam: OK Then! Here is another mine. Bubbleback c.1946.
I guess the dial has been restored, but case and mechanics are all original and working flawesly.
Regards, Abel.

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7001/dscn8454u.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/dscn8454u.jpg/)

Speaking of bubblebacks, when is a bubbleback a bubbleback? I've read that it has to be an automatic, i.e., a "perpetual", due to the fatter back needed to accomodate the rotor. Yet I've seen a number of old manual Oysters sold for big bucks(3 figures) on ebay and elsewhere advertised as "bubblebacks."

Is there such a thing as a manual bubbleback?

[slcbbrown]

This is among the best looking watches I have ever seen.

That's a great looking watch. I guess I haven't seen one here, before. Anymore pictures?

[Jason71]

That's a great looking watch. I guess I haven't seen one here, before. Anymore pictures?

You do realize that the original post with that particular watch is nearly 10 months old. :read:

[GTS Dean]

Does it matter? I'd buy one like that in a heartbeat.

[Jason71]

Does it matter? I'd buy one like that in a heartbeat.

I'm not saying it matters, my point is that there is a great likelihood that the member that posted that watch picture no longer visits TRF. He only has 20 posts, the last one being the picture of that watch...........almost 10 months ago. Asking for additional pictures might be futile.

[SRVwannab]

My Veriflat chronometer, manual wind. From the 1960´s
http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b424/trubeat/_DSC5687v6.jpg

Let me just say... Again... Might be the best looking watch I have ever seen. I think I'm going to do some research on this model. :)

[DadsDaytona]

One More Manual - 6262

[oztimelord]

Here is my Trio.:cheers:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn99/OztimelordsPhotos/P1000849.jpg

[SteelerFan65]

Well--what the heck--Here's my pair: Nice ones Rob and Rene!
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x400/Highlander65/PNsun006.jpg

[Rolex2]

My wwII Oyster, which was recently serviced and runs strong:


206812

[adam78]

Can we please just start a new thread on non-chronometer manual winds? :dummy:

[landroverking]

Lets get back to the thread, are there not members out there that have true chromometers that are wind up?

[SteelerFan65]

The thread is 2 years old! Does it really matter if people put up manual wind watches for fun? I was surprised to see a 2 year old thread even opened back up. What is the harm now?