Hi,
I was considering purchasing the PRS53, however it is available in two versions. I would appreciate opinions - manual wind or automatic? Many thanks.
It depends on whether you prefer manual wind or automatics. It doesn't seem to me that one is intrinsically better than the other. I happen to have a preference for manual wind. But, see no reason why others should share my predilection.
Best wishes,
Bob
x2Originally Posted by rfrazier
I went with the HW - I swap watches a fair bit so the automatic winding actually provides little benefit to me.
Someone wrote a decent review of the '53 here: http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31203
Sorry, but I just couldn't help the shameless self promotion
Count number three for the hand-wind PRS-53. If you do not wear a watch every day, so as to keep an automatic wound, it seems to make more sense to go with the HW. My PRS-53 has a good power reserve, in contrast to other watches I have with the ETA 2801 movement. Eddie (our Host) does a great job with his products. You won't be disappointed with either movement.
Well said. If only to be used occassionally the HW and if to be used a lot the Auto. An automatic is also more likely to retain any water resistance there is. Assuming you are going to wear the watch a lot and don't fiddle with the crown every day.
john
Every watch a story.
I went for the hand-wound too. I love the interaction with hand-wound watches, and it's more in keeping with the model it is a homage to. :)
Best Regards - Peter
I'd hate to be with you when you're on your own.
Same here! I prefer the handwound version!
I'm not as think as you drunk I am.
I have the hand-wound version and agree with the comments above. However, the auto can be hand wound too and if you wear it a lot you will appreciate the convenience.
And if you are a tightwad, like me, the handwound version is 15 quid cheaper.
I have the hand wind and it's a pleasure to use - of course I have another twenty (ish) watches to play with so an auto movement isn't a great advantage.
But I seem to remember Eddie has lots of Autos - so buy one of those to reduce his stockpile :lol:
PS. Having said all that my HW PRS-20 hasn't stopped running / being wound since it arrived :)
Slightly off-topic, but I own the automatic version of the PRS-53. As it has the ETA 2324 movement, I was wondering if someone could tell me whether the date wheel is turning merrily away all by itself, just behind the dial, or whether it's been removed? I know this sounds very bizarre, but, for some strange reason, the thought of an unseen, phantom date wheel, seems a bit disconcerting...
Spooky or what? :pale:
john
Every watch a story.
The reason I ask is that, if the date wheel is there, I might be tempted to get one of the Yao Type 53 dials and make a Precista/Yao hybrid. Any thoughts?
There are a couple of people here who have used the 53 as a basis for a mod, but I can't remember if any of them used date dials. Crusader is one, you might ask him?
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
Good plan, Dave. Will do.
Only the thought that you give it some time on your wrists before you finally decide.
I prefer a date window normally, but the '53 is such a little thing of beauty and harmony the way it is that I for mine wouldn't want it to be any other way. (well, I am prone to modding things, so I'm not going to say it will never change, but I think it is unlikely)
Get one, wear it and then decide :D
There's my problem, Mercutio. I do own the auto version of the PRS-53, and now that I've started thinking "hmm, maybe there IS a date wheel in here somewhere," I can't quite get the thought out of my head...!
I like handwind, but I got the auto PRS-53.
I was terrified of the void in the case with the slimmer, handwound movement.
Cheers,
Martin ("Crusader")
:lol: :lol: :lol: :shock: :lol:
john
Every watch a story.
Look, is it my fault if I'm the sensitive, artistic type, prone to existential watch angst, hmm..?
:wink:
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