The Watch Thread - Part 9

[gaoxing84]

^ so its battery? or capacitor?

 

[AyuReady]

^ so its battery? or capacitor?

Maybe is used loosely? Capacitor seems to work like a battery too hahah

 

[jase07]

Been awhile since last post, just delivered the laptimer just a while ago.

 

[naro]

Bulova Moon Watch. Anyone keen?

 

[Lezzare]

Nice collection! I love the FC and Zenith.. Is that an El Primero 410 blue?!

Yepz. Its the 410 Blue.

 

[Ed.YEO]

Maybe is used loosely? Capacitor seems to work like a battery too hahah

這，要看Capacitor或者俗稱電容用在哪裡了。的確，電容能夠儲電，尤其在音響器材上更有穩定輸出電流的效果。但是在手錶機芯里的電容體積那麼小，要儲上足足一個月的容量，實在空間不足。。。

 

[a562140]

Maybe is used loosely? Capacitor seems to work like a battery too hahah

yes correct.

If you have fruit, a couple of nails, and wire then you can generate electricity to turn on a light bulb. Learn how to make a fruit battery. It's fun, safe, and easy.

maybe its either or both depending on which perspective you take. The point is that the energy storage medium is NOT the regular zinc oxide battery you find in quartz watches. much longer lifespan, no fear of leaks. (but you do have to keep it charged)

 

[a562140]

[edit]

note last couple of points - "never needs a battery" and "7 years on a single charge".

also citizen research is claiming that the latest battery/capacitor can maintain 80% charge after 20 years...and could possibly last up to 40 years. current replacements at the 12 year mark is due to fully discharged watches.

 

[AyuReady]

Just wondering if the old seiko kinetic series, Issit it super it to solar? Movement can charge and store the electricity?

 

[a562140]

Just wondering if the old seiko kinetic series, Issit it super it to solar? Movement can charge and store the electricity?

kinetic tech = convert movement into electricity
e.g. rotor generates electricity to store

if the watch isn't moved, there is no electricity generation.
that's where solar charging is vastly superior.

 

[Emospence]

Yepz. Its the 410 Blue.

Very nice.. The white one caught my eye for a time..

 

[gaoxing84]

So mechanical is kinetic to potential energy?
Haha

Anyway mid week dinner

 

[AyuReady]

kinetic tech = convert movement into electricity
e.g. rotor generates electricity to store

if the watch isn't moved, there is no electricity generation.
that's where solar charging is vastly superior.

Thanks for enlightening . Make a lot of sense now hahaha

 

[arctuates]

Once in awhile, post a wristshot:

 

[dynamo23]

Cheapo pilot, cheapo bracelet, but nicer than the Germans

 

[gaoxing84]

Cheapo pilot, cheapo bracelet, but nicer than the Germans

haha where from?

 

[dynamo23]

Tisell. But sold out liao. Wait for next run.

 

[philipsony]

If may say so.... Impeccable taste, sir... *********

As usual, Seiko lume does not disappoint

Sent from Samsung SM-G930F using GAGT

new pic are surfacing in watchuseek for the new presage

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/seiko-presage-sarw019-few-impressions-3022034.html

 

[ckyc]

Nice bro, no difference right? Only dial is different?
Me really new to omega, impulse hahaha
Yesterday ask Liao, today wack

Ya I enjoy it, the quality is there and it's not expensive. I bought in Japan grey dealer so a bit cheaper than the grey here. Like the red checkered dial and thought it's going out of production so hooted it.

 

[kokjj87]

Recently had my eye on the Batman and can't seem to get my mind off it. Damn!

Cool Moonwatch. I think I saw your query on sgroc yesterday.

Same same. Already got hulk, seadweller and deapsea.
But lusting for batman.