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: Here is what bothers me. It clatters back and
: forth in it's case, I can
: see and hear it flopping around (the watch
: dial/watch inside the
: crystal/case). It must move about a mm. This
: doesn't seem right to me.
:
: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=570319029
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Hey Josh, listen to what this guy has to say about his 1953 Omega Seamaster Cal.354 Chronometer...
"....The
oscillating winding weight, shown here at upper right, is supported by the jewel bearing in the center, and rotates
in a partial circle as the watch is moved. It hits dedicated bumper springs at the end of its travel, causing a quite
pronounced and discontinuous 'bounce' movement in the watch case. At least for us with slim wrists this is a
peculiar experience, as the watch feels like it is broken, when the arm swings back and forth while walking etc...."
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