How do you position the moonphase in Patek Philippe?
SETTING THE MOONPHASE The moon is set by pulling the crown situated at 4 o’clock and by turning it clockwise. By turning the crown, position the full Moon facing the letter S (an arrow-shaped index under the moon will help you position it accurately). This may require up to 28 revolutions! Then count the days since the last full or new moon. Then turn the crown to bring the Moon to its current phase (as a general rule, you advance it one step for each day since the last Full Moon or New Moon). Push the crown back into its normal position… That’s it, you have just set your moon phase watch.To set the moon phase indicator, pull the crown out to the first position and turn it clockwise or counter clockwise until the moon phase indicator shows the correct phase of the moon for your location and the current date. Most moon phase watches are accurate for about 2.
What time to set moonphase?
One important rule: never adjust the moonphase while the watch is between roughly 9 PM and 3 AM on the dial. During these hours, the calendar mechanism is often engaged, and forcing the moonphase pusher can damage internal gears. Set it during daytime hours to be safe. One of the most important things every watch owner should understand is the so-called “danger zone”—the period between 9:00 pm and 3:00 am when the internal gears responsible for changing the date are already engaged. During this time window, the watch’s calendar mechanism begins preparing to advance the date.Avoid changing the date on your mechanical watch between 8 PM and 4 AM — the date gears are in motion and forcing it can cause serious damage. Set the time to 6 AM or 6 PM first to stay safe!
How to align with Moon phases?
I use the phases of the moon to set goals (New Moon), work towards them (waxing moon), celebrate what I’ve accomplished (Full Moon), then reflect and relax (waning moon). According to Moon lore, in many cases, the Full Moon brings good luck.