At Basel 2015, would love to see the rebirth of cal 1-350

Feb 22, 2015,07:52 AM
 

VC has presented its Cal 3500 with peripheral rotor.


PP had proposed during the 1950s its cal 350 with bi-directional peripheral rotor, then the improved cal 1-350 with unidirectional rotor in 1969. The watch ref 3563 was wound and set via a button on the back.





This calibre fits in a thinner case than those with usual central rotor calibre.

Cross fingers,
Do you expect the same from PP?

Cheers,

Patrickh

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To be honest, I do not expect.

 
 By: dr.kol : February 22nd, 2015-08:05
Patek has its old base movements like 215, 324, 240, etc. They seem to be happy with these and naturally, developing new base movements would cost also something. The base 215 is clearly too small for the modern watches. The automatic base movements 324 a... 

Dear Kari, then 1 more chance to get one

 
 By: patrickh : February 22nd, 2015-09:28
on the waiting list if "my dream watch" will arrive LOL. With an enlarged engraved peripheral rotor, it will fit better on a 38-39mm case than in the original 34mm case. Thanks for your reply. Best, Patrickh