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Retrograde

The Chronoswiss Delphis features jumping hours, retrograde minutes, and analog seconds (click to enlarge!)
The Chronoswiss Delphis features jumping hours, retrograde minutes, and analog seconds

Retrograde is an indication where a pointer moves along an arc, returning directly to the start, rather than a full 360º dial.

Overview

The term “retrograde” specifically refers to a hand that can move backwards, but in watchmaking it typically indicates a hand that moves backward quickly to “reset” at the end of a forward motion. Retrograde pointers are often used for power reserve indicators and date displays, though some watchmakers have shown their skill by producing fully-retrograde regulator mechanisms for all indications on a dial. Some seeming retrograde mechanisms actually use a partially-hidden multi-end pointer to simulate the effect, a common method to implement a moon phase indicator, for example.

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retrograde.txt · Last modified: 03.07.2022 15:37 by 127.0.0.1

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