Coho
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In theory, accuracy is enhanced but no scientific evidence for this. However, if you like the continuous sweeping timer seconds hand of a high beat movement, this one would blow your mind. However, since the seconds is in the subdial, I doubt that you can visually see the difference. The chronograph seconds though would sweep very smoothly and this would be where most of the joy of owning such a watch stems from. As for the lower resolution of the chronograph timer in terms of accuracy, I'd say human reaction time plays a greater role than a super fast BPH mechanical movement. If you are a fan of the El Primero, please join this site so we can have more members.
There are also several negative elements which come into play with high beat movements and the articles in the link above address each one. However, you can easily draw a comparison between these movements and the engines that power the Diablo or the Veyron.
About the specs
Caliber 360 with COSC-certification. Two sets of escapement mechanisms, allowing it to function at 28,800 bph in normal conditions, then accelerate to an amazing 360,000 bph in the chronograph mode. The movement has more than 230 components, a miniaturized hairspring and an escapement mechanism which has a diameter 26% smaller than a normal balance wheel. Case: 18kt rose gold, diameter 41mm, Crystal: Double AR coated sapphire crystals.. Water resistant to 50 meters. Dial: Chocolate brown guilloche with gold appliquÃ
markers and hands. Hand-sewn alligator strap. Currently holds three worldwide patents:
1. 1/100th of a second display on a mechanical wrist chronograph;
2. Bi-directional crown and rewind system: the single crown controls the automatic watch and the mechanical chronograph, as well as the watch's hour and date setting. When turned counter-clockwise, it rewinds the automatic watch and when turned clockwise, it rewinds the manual chronograph;
3. Transmission of the date from the bottom of the movement to the upper dial.
Limited edition of 100 pieces.
There are also several negative elements which come into play with high beat movements and the articles in the link above address each one. However, you can easily draw a comparison between these movements and the engines that power the Diablo or the Veyron.
About the specs
Caliber 360 with COSC-certification. Two sets of escapement mechanisms, allowing it to function at 28,800 bph in normal conditions, then accelerate to an amazing 360,000 bph in the chronograph mode. The movement has more than 230 components, a miniaturized hairspring and an escapement mechanism which has a diameter 26% smaller than a normal balance wheel. Case: 18kt rose gold, diameter 41mm, Crystal: Double AR coated sapphire crystals.. Water resistant to 50 meters. Dial: Chocolate brown guilloche with gold appliquÃ
1. 1/100th of a second display on a mechanical wrist chronograph;
2. Bi-directional crown and rewind system: the single crown controls the automatic watch and the mechanical chronograph, as well as the watch's hour and date setting. When turned counter-clockwise, it rewinds the automatic watch and when turned clockwise, it rewinds the manual chronograph;
3. Transmission of the date from the bottom of the movement to the upper dial.
Limited edition of 100 pieces.
