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H. Moser & Cie. Β· Automatic winding Β· Model reviews
Moser Streamliner: a seconds hand that returns every half-minute
The Streamliner Retrograde Seconds 6252-1200 animates its blue fumΓ© dial with a seconds hand that returns every 30 seconds. A look at HMC 252, the Agenhor collaboration, the 40 mm case and why this striking display takes some adjustment.
Armin Strom Β· Manual winding Β· Calibre analyses
Armin Strom ARF21: why a watch needs two balances and a spring between them
Two exposed balances work on the left of the dial, while time runs quietly on the right. We explore the hand-wound ARF21, its steel coupling spring and twin seconds using the Mirrored Force Resonance Manufacture Edition Blue, presented on February 28, 2023.
Breguet Β· Manual winding Β· Calibre analyses
Breguet 7727: why a mechanical watch uses a magnetic balance pivot
Magnets are usually seen as a threat to mechanical watches, yet in the Breguet 7727 they help support the balance staff. We examine the manually wound 10 Hz 574 DR, its 60-hour reserve and the limits of striking accuracy figures.
VOXEL Β· Automatic winding Β· Model reviews
VOXEL Meridion VX01-E: the dial changes the rules at 13:00
A mechanical watch whose entire hour scale changes twice a day. Meridion has a new in-house display module on a Soprod Newton P092 base, a 41.4 mm case and a 44-hour reserve. Preorders opened on 1 October 2026.
F.P.Journe Β· Manual winding Β· Calibre analyses
F.P.Journe 1510: a small spring with a big job
In the Chronomètre Optimum, energy passes through two barrels, a one-second remontoire and the EBHP escapement. We examine why another energy store sits between the mainspring and balance, and why 70 hours of running do not tell the whole story.