Watch with suspension?

[anonymous]

I found this while searching eBay, has anyone heard of this before - a watch with suspension. Not sure if its just a novelty or whether it would serve any really purpose

"Patented Suspension - The construction is a world novelty "made in Switzerland". Formex is the first watch with a patented active suspension. Therefore all Formex watches are more shock resistant and also offer a higher wearing comfort. Thanks to this suspension, the watch adapts perfectly to the wrist."

You can find it here:

Watch @ eBay.com.au

[ubiquitous]

Not sure that it would serve for anything more than novelty reasons. The majority of mechanical watches already have shock aborption at the balance (incabloc, KIF), which is usually sufficient for most activities.

[richard_uk]

Thats the dafest thing I've ever seen, someone should tell them April fools was 2 days ago.

[crystalcranium]

Looks like a comfort accomodation but as Ubi said, would do little more to protect the balance staff from breakage than tne Incabloc shock protection. That shock protection is primarily designed to protect the BW from damage due to drops. Speaking as someone who's wrist size can vary greatly with Chinese food intake and water, a cushioned watch that adjusts to swelling and edema might be worth a look!!!!

[Tim]

Speaking as someone who's wrist size can vary greatly with Chinese food intake and water, a cushioned watch that adjusts to swelling and edema might be worth a look!!!!

Niiiiice.

/Tim

[crystalcranium]

Niiiiice.

/Tim

That Lo Mein is a killer. I cant budge my wedding ring today!

[jjrodr]

if that thing had a engine to vibrate i could finally convince my girlfriend to enjoy watches

[anonymous]

its pretty heafty that 47mm, not sure how thick, but looking at the pics it has to be close to 20mm!!

[elprimerozen]

he he ..and we can do mods on that model....like the new sport "KONI" suspension!

[richard_uk]

its pretty heafty that 47mm, not sure how thick, but looking at the pics it has to be close to 20mm!!

yeah def needs lowering

[rogerwine]

Hi, I am a new member to RWI and an on-going member or RWI.The suspensiopn system is supposed to be extra protection for the auto buffs and pit crew types who are knocking their watches about. Its 20mm thick at the highest part and 15mm thick at the lowest, thus it positions the face of the watch towards you as it sits on tour wrist. It is a beast, as I have one, but with that orange face and the orange and black glove soft strap that comes with the kit, the watch has great wrist presence. Not for everyone, but I really like it.

Rogerwine

[finisterre]

If it moved in towards the wrist, rather than outwards, I could see it minimising the effect of smashing your glass on something, as your skin and muscle would absorb some of the impact.