t0t0_b0y Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Hi there, I want to know if a 36000 bph movement will have a smoother sweeping hand than a 28800 bph movement? I know the 36000 bph will definitely has a higher frequency that 28800 bph but will it be obvious in terms of the smoothness? Moreover, I heard that movement with 36000 bph is prone to wear and tear and thus most of the movements available is at 28800 bph, can anyone confirm this? Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 The 'sweep' of the higher 36000a/h beat rate is smoother than 28800a/h, but not by much; we're talking 10 ticks per second compared to 8 ticks per second. The longevity of such a movement would only be a concern when not properly maintained; as long as these movements are serviced at appropriate intervals, they should last as long as any other movement. Here's a pair of my own 36000bph movements: The Movado signed El Primero 400/3019 is probably around 30 years old and still running strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0t0_b0y Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Nice movements there Ubiquitous!!! Thanks for the info.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROM Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Is that Ebel 134 what they call a Modulor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Hmmm... I'm not quite sure I understand your question, BROM. Are you asking whether it is a modular construction chrono (i.e. a module added to a standard base movement)? The Ebel 134 is the El Primero 400; it's a fully integrated chronograph with a 36000bph rate. The 134 is definitely a chronograph movement built specifically with that complication in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 talk about a sweeet franken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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