[timefinder]

We were discussing moonphases in the Ball Forum, and I had a question on how to synch up the watch with the moon.

http://watchtalkforums.info/forums/showthread.php?t=2439

I know IWC does have some watches, where this is not necessary, due to the complications (and hence the increased price); however, I do not beleive Ball, or many other watches have this complication. Which leads me to ask:

How does one synch up their watch to the lunar calendar?

 

[Scott D]

I'm currently syncing my Breitling moon-phase to the lunar calendar now.. It's not quite as easy as the time.. :wink:

I'm using my wall atomic clock, which also has a moon-phase. It's currently at 5/6th of a full moon. On the day (and hopefully exact time) the atomic clock shows the full moon (which will be tomorrow at 8:35am EST) I'll advance my watches moon-phase to the first click of the full moon. From there it should be in-sync until the leap year (unfortunately, that's next month :huh: ).

You can also use any internet site which gives you the full moon data. A favorite of mine (and easy to use) is the US Navy Observatory's ( http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.php )

 

[timefinder]

Thanks Scott!

 

[boscoe]

I try to set the moonphase on my VJ 7751 just before my transformation into a Werepug becomes complete. That way I guarantee accuracy - and there's no way to actually operate the crown or pushers without hands.

 

[Watchbear]

I use this site
http://www.watchnetwork.com/moonphase/

 

[Scott D]

I use this site
http://www.watchnetwork.com/moonphase/

I've not seen that one before... Wow, I like that! Makes about as easy as it can get! :thumbup1:

 

[timefinder]

Wow. one easy step!

 

[Catbird]

I had the same question awhile back before we moved to the new forum... here's the link:

http://jholbrook.proboards33.com/index.cgi?board=Invicta&action=display&thread=1196531983

 

[timefinder]

Great information by everyone. Thanks!

 

[scottw44]

thanx...

...for all the info guyz. Much obliged.