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SN13 · 1 April 2019, 09:58 PM

Thanks to a fellow member here, Bearxj86, I will be receiving my first GS.

I always expected my first GS to be a Hi-Beat. I have resisted the pull of Spring-Drive movements with the idea that they were a bastardization of the purity of mechanical movements.

And in some ways, They are.

In a typical mechanical movement the mainspring applies force on the gear train which tries to turn the Escape wheel. The escape wheel would free spin, except it hits the pallet fork and stops momentarily. The Pallet fork prevents the movement of the Escape wheel until the oscillating balance, pulled by the tension of the balance spring, returns and flicks the fork to the other side, allowing the Escape Wheel to move a little more until it hits the other side of the fork. This happens 36,000 times per hour in a Hi-Beat.... The Fork is the "brake" and the Balance wheel is regulating the time by the rhythmic rotation caused by the oscillating spring....

In a Spring-drive, The main spring powers the movement, but instead of using a balance wheel on an oscillating spring to knock a pallet-fork back and forth to limit the speed of the movement, the wheel free-turns and a break slows the release. The power of the braking is continuously adjusted (8 times a second) based on the reference quartz. They incorporate a Quartz Crystal to act as a timing reference to the mechanical escapement and constantly regulate the movement's release of its built-up energy in the main spring. The power to run the crystal is generated by the free-spinning wheel called the "Glide Wheel" (As I've been told) and this glide wheel incorporates a magnet which creates its own electricity inside the watch. The entire electrical component acts similarly to an alternator without the battery to charge.

I don't think it's hard to believe that if Rolex had invented this, instead of Seiko, it'd be in every watch on this forum.

Still, maybe I will long for the tick-tack of the pallet fork.... or maybe not.

Only time, via a constant smooth-motion seconds hand, will tell.

Pics to come when she arrives this AM.

SN13 · 2 April 2019, 03:24 AM

Quick story time.

Bearxj86 has been extremely communicative and goes above and beyond to keep me in the loop on all aspects. So Kudos to him.

On Saturday morning he shipped the watch via Fedex Overnight.

Later in the day he sends me an apologetic text. Seems he forgot to add the spare links to the box before sending it. No Problem, I have small wrists, send them in a cheap USPS envelope and they get here when they get here.

Well USPS Delivered!

Fedex did not.

Seems Tomorrow is the day for Fedex. So the only photos you get today are the 3.5 spare links!

Urosfan · 2 April 2019, 03:30 AM

Congrats

SN13 · 3 April 2019, 01:35 AM

sensui · 3 April 2019, 04:10 AM

That's a good one.

SN13 · 3 April 2019, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

That's a good one.

didyunt · 3 April 2019, 05:11 AM

Congrats!!!

Psmith · 3 April 2019, 05:23 AM

Congrats

1William · 3 April 2019, 08:37 PM

Congratulations.

benlee · 3 April 2019, 08:38 PM

Looks great. Congrats!

JayHantz · 3 April 2019, 10:33 PM

Congratulations! Love that dial!!

Txkill · 3 April 2019, 11:51 PM

Congrats! You’ll love it

wisemenofgotham · 4 April 2019, 02:26 AM

Welcome to the family!

Gharddog03 · 4 April 2019, 05:03 AM

Congrats!!!

SN13 · 4 April 2019, 05:51 AM

stockae92 · 4 April 2019, 07:23 AM

Congrats! This is one of those watches that I didn't think I would like it ... until you see one in person. Then all bets are off and you start hunting one down. haha

Bearxj86 · 4 April 2019, 12:25 PM

Congrats my man - its a stunning watch and I daresay you paid a very reasonable price. :)

AJM914 · 6 April 2019, 09:28 AM

Congrats!

watchprenuer · 6 April 2019, 09:58 AM

congrats

Fat_ninja · 6 April 2019, 10:53 AM

Congrats man looks great

Pw92676 · 6 April 2019, 11:08 AM

Congrats!

asiparks · 6 April 2019, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SN13

I always expected my first GS to be a Hi-Beat. I have resisted the pull of Spring-Drive movements with the idea that they were a bastardization of the purity of mechanical movements.

...snip...

Still, maybe I will long for the tick-tack of the pallet fork.... or maybe not.

Only time, via a constant smooth-motion seconds hand, will tell.

and how is Sir liking the Dark Side ?

it's a beautiful watch, congrats !

1 April 2019, 09:58 PM	#1
SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	Incoming, My First Grand Seiko Thanks to a fellow member here, Bearxj86, I will be receiving my first GS. I always expected my first GS to be a Hi-Beat. I have resisted the pull of Spring-Drive movements with the idea that they were a bastardization of the purity of mechanical movements. And in some ways, They are. In a typical mechanical movement the mainspring applies force on the gear train which tries to turn the Escape wheel. The escape wheel would free spin, except it hits the pallet fork and stops momentarily. The Pallet fork prevents the movement of the Escape wheel until the oscillating balance, pulled by the tension of the balance spring, returns and flicks the fork to the other side, allowing the Escape Wheel to move a little more until it hits the other side of the fork. This happens 36,000 times per hour in a Hi-Beat.... The Fork is the "brake" and the Balance wheel is regulating the time by the rhythmic rotation caused by the oscillating spring.... In a Spring-drive, The main spring powers the movement, but instead of using a balance wheel on an oscillating spring to knock a pallet-fork back and forth to limit the speed of the movement, the wheel free-turns and a break slows the release. The power of the braking is continuously adjusted (8 times a second) based on the reference quartz. They incorporate a Quartz Crystal to act as a timing reference to the mechanical escapement and constantly regulate the movement's release of its built-up energy in the main spring. The power to run the crystal is generated by the free-spinning wheel called the "Glide Wheel" (As I've been told) and this glide wheel incorporates a magnet which creates its own electricity inside the watch. The entire electrical component acts similarly to an alternator without the battery to charge. I don't think it's hard to believe that if Rolex had invented this, instead of Seiko, it'd be in every watch on this forum. Still, maybe I will long for the tick-tack of the pallet fork.... or maybe not. Only time, via a constant smooth-motion seconds hand, will tell. Pics to come when she arrives this AM. __________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

2 April 2019, 03:24 AM	#2
SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	Quick story time. Bearxj86 has been extremely communicative and goes above and beyond to keep me in the loop on all aspects. So Kudos to him. On Saturday morning he shipped the watch via Fedex Overnight. Later in the day he sends me an apologetic text. Seems he forgot to add the spare links to the box before sending it. No Problem, I have small wrists, send them in a cheap USPS envelope and they get here when they get here. Well USPS Delivered! Fedex did not. Seems Tomorrow is the day for Fedex. So the only photos you get today are the 3.5 spare links! __________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

3 April 2019, 01:35 AM	#4
SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	__________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

3 April 2019, 05:23 AM	#8
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

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benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Looks great. Congrats! __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

2 April 2019, 03:30 AM	#3
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3 April 2019, 04:10 AM	#5
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	That's a good one.

3 April 2019, 05:11 AM	#7
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1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Congratulations.

3 April 2019, 10:33 PM	#11
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Congratulations! Love that dial!!

3 April 2019, 11:51 PM	#12
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	Congrats! You’ll love it

4 April 2019, 02:26 AM	#13
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4 April 2019, 05:51 AM	#15
SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	__________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

4 April 2019, 07:23 AM	#16
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,883	Congrats! This is one of those watches that I didn't think I would like it ... until you see one in person. Then all bets are off and you start hunting one down. haha __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

4 April 2019, 12:25 PM	#17
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,801	Congrats my man - its a stunning watch and I daresay you paid a very reasonable price. :)

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