36000 bph vs 28800 bph

[t0t0_b0y]

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

[ubiquitous]

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.

[t0t0_b0y]

Nice movements there Ubiquitous!!!

Thanks for the info..

[BROM]

Is that Ebel 134 what they call a Modulor?

[ubiquitous]

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.

[asf]

talk about a sweeet franken!