anonymous Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_uk Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Thats the dafest thing I've ever seen, someone should tell them April fools was 2 days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 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!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Niiiiice. /Tim That Lo Mein is a killer. I cant budge my wedding ring today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjrodr Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 if that thing had a engine to vibrate i could finally convince my girlfriend to enjoy watches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous Posted April 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 its pretty heafty that 47mm, not sure how thick, but looking at the pics it has to be close to 20mm!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 he he ..and we can do mods on that model....like the new sport "KONI" suspension! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_uk Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerwine Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finisterre Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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