My new Swiss ETIC 360* Movement Holder

[SSTEEL]

Anyone seen or used one of these before?

DSC02524.JPG by Micky Aldridge, on Flickr

DSC02523.JPG by Micky Aldridge, on Flickr

DSC02516.JPG by Micky Aldridge, on Flickr

Spotted it on eBay a while ago, and like the curious cat, i was intrigued, so purchased it, as I thought, why not, it sounded like it could help diagnosing movements that stop in certain positions.  This holds the movement, and has two axis, allowing the movement to be held, and then viewed in many positions.

Not used it to actually work on a movement yet, so we'll see.

[Cad101]

Its a nice looking piece of kit and if it lets you work on both sides of the movement at once its a bonus.

[szbalogh]

I have seen this in... Stargate 

[Cad101]

Yeh if it starts spinning don't go near it

[matabog]

" it could help diagnosing movements that stop in certain positions "

Couldn't you have done this on tour timegrapher microphone?

[bobm12]

Hi Micky,

I didn't know you were into alien technology! I like the color!

Cheers,

Bob

PS with the movement in you only need to fit a crystal and sell it as a full watch...avangarde or new trend? !!!

[Ishima]

I'm not exactly sure what specific uses this could have but I'm sure it would come up, and now I want one and I think this is one of the most awesome bits of horological kit I've seen. I really like it. 

[systeman]

If it locks into position on either axis then I can see its potential, but if it could move in the slightest while working on movement then not good. Looks nice though.

[ramrod]

it's pretty "rube goldberg" for holding watch movements.......but i want one!

[SSTEEL]

Well I am yet to actually use it, but sure it will come in handy for that movement I need to inspect the running of a movement in all positions visibly.

[vinn3]

ssteel;  it  looks a little strange, but will work good.  I use several different types.  now ill try to send a pix of my latest one.  ( I have friends in vassa ).  vinn

[Dccrzr]

Cool piece of equipment.

[bvh]

Thank you for creating this thread.  I'm not even a watch repairer but this is so interesting and unusual looking, I had to pick one up off Ebay.  Can't wait to get it!