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Re: mechanical chronometers
From: Robert Eno
Date: 2006 May 15, 23:19 -0500
Doug,
Can you tell me more about this Hamilton watch? What kind of rate does it
keep? What is the case constructed from? Any photos?
Robert
----- Original Message -----
From: "Royer, Doug" <Doug.Royer@remecrds.com>
To: <NavList@fer3.com>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 6:48 PM
Subject: [NavList 212] Re: mechanical chronometers
>
> I suggest you look into procuring a Hamilton. They may be had at online
> stores or through online auctions.
> I can't remark on the "Poljot 6mx". I'm not familiar with it.
> But I am intimately familiar with using Hamilton products in real world
> applications of navigational time keeping/sights.
> I have used (and still do) the following chrono/stop watch during my
> active
> career at sea.
>
> Hamilton Watch Co. Model 23 Type 5742-1 Navigational Watch.
>
> Great time piece in every department.
> It's a pocket type watch. 19 jewels. Outstanding movement. Internal
> temperature compensation(dissimilar metals or some such).It is relatively
> rugged. Very dependable.
> I can't tell you how much they go for on the open market now days. But
> they
> aren't cheap. I bought mine in 1983 for around $200.00. Been in service
> ever
> since. In some really bad environments too.
> Yearly cleanings by a professional watch repair/maintenance service is all
> it had done to it since I owed and used it.
> There are more good serviceable mechanical type watches out there. One
> just
> has to know where to look.
> Hope the above helped.
>
>
> Date sent: Sun, 14 May 2006 21:12:28 -0700
> From: "coralline algae" <corallina@gmail.com>
> To: NavList@fer3.com
> Subject: [NavList 205] mechanical chronometers
> Send reply to: NavList@fer3.com
>
>
> As part of my plan to immerse myself in the time of kepler, newton
> with respect to navigation and other things. I have been researching
> mechanical watches and chronometers. The only manufacturer of
> mechanical timepieces suitable for navigation is Russian the poljot
> 6mx
>
> At 1500.00 us dollars the price does not seem out of line. What I
> am
> concerned about though is either learning to maintain the device or
> finding
> someone who can.
>
> I know quartz, electronic watches are dirt cheap and more accurate
> but it is outside the parameters of the game. After all I can just
> turn on the gps and make all these subtleties go away.
>
> Anyone have direct experience with the 6mx and what effort or
> costs would be involved in keeping such a beautiful mechanical
> device
> in good running condition?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >
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From: Robert Eno
Date: 2006 May 15, 23:19 -0500
Doug,
Can you tell me more about this Hamilton watch? What kind of rate does it
keep? What is the case constructed from? Any photos?
Robert
----- Original Message -----
From: "Royer, Doug" <Doug.Royer@remecrds.com>
To: <NavList@fer3.com>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 6:48 PM
Subject: [NavList 212] Re: mechanical chronometers
>
> I suggest you look into procuring a Hamilton. They may be had at online
> stores or through online auctions.
> I can't remark on the "Poljot 6mx". I'm not familiar with it.
> But I am intimately familiar with using Hamilton products in real world
> applications of navigational time keeping/sights.
> I have used (and still do) the following chrono/stop watch during my
> active
> career at sea.
>
> Hamilton Watch Co. Model 23 Type 5742-1 Navigational Watch.
>
> Great time piece in every department.
> It's a pocket type watch. 19 jewels. Outstanding movement. Internal
> temperature compensation(dissimilar metals or some such).It is relatively
> rugged. Very dependable.
> I can't tell you how much they go for on the open market now days. But
> they
> aren't cheap. I bought mine in 1983 for around $200.00. Been in service
> ever
> since. In some really bad environments too.
> Yearly cleanings by a professional watch repair/maintenance service is all
> it had done to it since I owed and used it.
> There are more good serviceable mechanical type watches out there. One
> just
> has to know where to look.
> Hope the above helped.
>
>
> Date sent: Sun, 14 May 2006 21:12:28 -0700
> From: "coralline algae" <corallina@gmail.com>
> To: NavList@fer3.com
> Subject: [NavList 205] mechanical chronometers
> Send reply to: NavList@fer3.com
>
>
> As part of my plan to immerse myself in the time of kepler, newton
> with respect to navigation and other things. I have been researching
> mechanical watches and chronometers. The only manufacturer of
> mechanical timepieces suitable for navigation is Russian the poljot
> 6mx
>
> At 1500.00 us dollars the price does not seem out of line. What I
> am
> concerned about though is either learning to maintain the device or
> finding
> someone who can.
>
> I know quartz, electronic watches are dirt cheap and more accurate
> but it is outside the parameters of the game. After all I can just
> turn on the gps and make all these subtleties go away.
>
> Anyone have direct experience with the 6mx and what effort or
> costs would be involved in keeping such a beautiful mechanical
> device
> in good running condition?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >
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