caliber 324 S 1RM QA LU vs 315 S 1RM QA LU

Jan 28, 2011,09:18 AM
 

hi, I have seen the change in caliber that patek has done recently, i am interested in knowing the advantage and disadvantage of each caliber. I understand that tha caliber 315 has been in thr pp 5146 sinse 1996. Has there been any difference in the 315 in all those years? I have the 315 and i have not had any problems. I wonder if the 324 is a much better caliber. like your opinions thanks jorge 


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The 324 should be slightly more accurate............

 
 By: Topcat30093 : January 29th, 2011-02:37
As it beats at 28,800 hertz compared with the 315 that beats at 21,600.

theoretically yes...

 
 By: patrick_y : January 29th, 2011-14:15
Theoretically yes, a faster beat does imply higher accuracy. However, a stable balance wheel at a slow beat can realize higher accuracy than a similar watch with a faster beat. Last but not least, the 324 has a shorter power reserve.

high vph best used in chronograph movements

 
 By: sdchew : January 29th, 2011-21:15
Agreed. However, if all else is equal, a higher beat rate will be desired. Otherwise, you will only need a higher beat rate when you have a chronograph complication.

I prefer 21.600 beating movements ...

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : January 30th, 2011-11:59
Firsty: the wear and stress for the oszilating system is less. Secondly and more importantly: from high end manufacturers I expect accuracy also at lower beat rates. Same applies to movements: thin ones, please. Regards Moritz

smooth second hand

 
 By: sdchew : January 31st, 2011-04:31
I have to say that the faster beat rate does make the second hand glide a lot smoother thou