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I am after a chronomat, absolutely love the watch and it looks amazing on. Only problem is that due to my job I need a sweeping second hand that is very easily readable.
So in short, does leaving the chronograph running constantly to have the big second hand in use...:
a) ...cause any damage or extra wear to the movement?
b) ...reduce the power reserve by a significant margin?

regards.

td1596 wrote:

It will cause minimal additional wear - certainly nothing noticeable.

It does reduce the power reserve, but if it's a daily wearer then you won't have a problem. If not a daily wearer just wind it once a day.

Just curious as to why you need a running seconds hand? If you want have one running all the time, then go with a non-Chrono watch. I never understood the point of people that run the chrono constantly on their watch.

Zirotti wrote:

Personally, I like seeing the big second hand sweeping around. I paid for a mechanical watch, I want to see it!

It seems very specific but I need a clear second hand to determine heart rates accurately.

A non-chrono watch does make sense, but i just love the look and feel of the chronomat.

oBMTo wrote:

Zirotti wrote:

Personally, I like seeing the big second hand sweeping around. I paid for a mechanical watch, I want to see it!

Me too!

td1596 wrote:

It seems very specific but I need a clear second hand to determine heart rates accurately.

A non-chrono watch does make sense, but i just love the look and feel of the chronomat.

Then why not just run it when you need to run it? That would seem like the perfect use for a chrono!

Just get the chronomat and leave it running. Sometimes I let mine run if I get bored. I wear them often enough that ive never noticed any power reserve variation.

BTW, it seems that you must be some type of EMT or something. I just wonder if a thcik metal watch is the best choice since it seems like you might be banging around machines/shelves/patients(!) a lot. What about something like a G-shock during work and the breitling of your choice for afterward?

I was kinda hoping it would cause some harm because as you might be able to tell form my other thread I am also after cockpit and torn between the two...thus making my tough descicion for me!

oBMTo wrote:

Zirotti wrote:

Personally, I like seeing the big second hand sweeping around. I paid for a mechanical watch, I want to see it!

Me too!

RJRJRJ wrote:

soon to be vet, i would want to wear it all the time...why by a nice watch and not use it, they are built to take it

Author:	td1596 [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:52 am ]
Post subject:	Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
I am after a chronomat, absolutely love the watch and it looks amazing on. Only problem is that due to my job I need a sweeping second hand that is very easily readable. So in short, does leaving the chronograph running constantly to have the big second hand in use...: a) ...cause any damage or extra wear to the movement? b) ...reduce the power reserve by a significant margin? regards.

Author:	Roffensian [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:09 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
td1596 wrote: I am after a chronomat, absolutely love the watch and it looks amazing on. Only problem is that due to my job I need a sweeping second hand that is very easily readable. So in short, does leaving the chronograph running constantly to have the big second hand in use...: a) ...cause any damage or extra wear to the movement? b) ...reduce the power reserve by a significant margin? regards. It will cause minimal additional wear - certainly nothing noticeable. It does reduce the power reserve, but if it's a daily wearer then you won't have a problem. If not a daily wearer just wind it once a day.

Author:	td1596 [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:29 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
Roffensian wrote: td1596 wrote: I am after a chronomat, absolutely love the watch and it looks amazing on. Only problem is that due to my job I need a sweeping second hand that is very easily readable. So in short, does leaving the chronograph running constantly to have the big second hand in use...: a) ...cause any damage or extra wear to the movement? b) ...reduce the power reserve by a significant margin? regards. It will cause minimal additional wear - certainly nothing noticeable. It does reduce the power reserve, but if it's a daily wearer then you won't have a problem. If not a daily wearer just wind it once a day. I was kinda hoping it would cause some harm because as you might be able to tell form my other thread I am also after cockpit and torn between the two...thus making my tough descicion for me!

Author:	Zirotti [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:36 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
Just curious as to why you need a running seconds hand? If you want have one running all the time, then go with a non-Chrono watch. I never understood the point of people that run the chrono constantly on their watch.

Author:	td1596 [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 1:01 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
Zirotti wrote: Just curious as to why you need a running seconds hand? If you want have one running all the time, then go with a non-Chrono watch. I never understood the point of people that run the chrono constantly on their watch. It seems very specific but I need a clear second hand to determine heart rates accurately. A non-chrono watch does make sense, but i just love the look and feel of the chronomat.

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Author:	oBMTo [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:43 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
Zirotti wrote: Just curious as to why you need a running seconds hand? If you want have one running all the time, then go with a non-Chrono watch. I never understood the point of people that run the chrono constantly on their watch. Personally, I like seeing the big second hand sweeping around. I paid for a mechanical watch, I want to see it!

Author:	2th Dr [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:20 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
oBMTo wrote: Zirotti wrote: Just curious as to why you need a running seconds hand? If you want have one running all the time, then go with a non-Chrono watch. I never understood the point of people that run the chrono constantly on their watch. Personally, I like seeing the big second hand sweeping around. I paid for a mechanical watch, I want to see it! Me too!

Author:	Zirotti [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:46 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
td1596 wrote: It seems very specific but I need a clear second hand to determine heart rates accurately. A non-chrono watch does make sense, but i just love the look and feel of the chronomat. Then why not just run it when you need to run it? That would seem like the perfect use for a chrono!

Author:	H2F [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:21 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
2th Dr wrote: oBMTo wrote: Zirotti wrote: Just curious as to why you need a running seconds hand? If you want have one running all the time, then go with a non-Chrono watch. I never understood the point of people that run the chrono constantly on their watch. Personally, I like seeing the big second hand sweeping around. I paid for a mechanical watch, I want to see it! Me too! Lol, me three! Almost never run the chrono on my SQ EM, but LOVE to see the chrono going on my SA!

Author:	td1596 [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:11 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
Zirotti wrote: td1596 wrote: It seems very specific but I need a clear second hand to determine heart rates accurately. A non-chrono watch does make sense, but i just love the look and feel of the chronomat. Then why not just run it when you need to run it? That would seem like the perfect use for a chrono! its not as simple as it seems, at the times when i will need to the second hand running i will have my hands occupied so need to be able to just glance at the watch, rather than have to unscrew the pushers and start the chrono.

Author:	RJRJRJ [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:34 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
Just get the chronomat and leave it running. Sometimes I let mine run if I get bored. I wear them often enough that ive never noticed any power reserve variation. BTW, it seems that you must be some type of EMT or something. I just wonder if a thcik metal watch is the best choice since it seems like you might be banging around machines/shelves/patients(!) a lot. What about something like a G-shock during work and the breitling of your choice for afterward?

Author:	td1596 [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:43 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
RJRJRJ wrote: Just get the chronomat and leave it running. Sometimes I let mine run if I get bored. I wear them often enough that ive never noticed any power reserve variation. BTW, it seems that you must be some type of EMT or something. I just wonder if a thcik metal watch is the best choice since it seems like you might be banging around machines/shelves/patients(!) a lot. What about something like a G-shock during work and the breitling of your choice for afterward? soon to be vet, i would want to wear it all the time...why by a nice watch and not use it, they are built to take it

Author:	Iantheklutz [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:43 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
td1596 wrote: I was kinda hoping it would cause some harm because as you might be able to tell form my other thread I am also after cockpit and torn between the two...thus making my tough descicion for me! My advice would be to get the one you like and use a wall clock for your medical-related timing.

Author:	andrew692003 [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:53 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Leaving a chronograph running...advice needed.
2th Dr wrote: oBMTo wrote: Zirotti wrote: Just curious as to why you need a running seconds hand? If you want have one running all the time, then go with a non-Chrono watch. I never understood the point of people that run the chrono constantly on their watch. Personally, I like seeing the big second hand sweeping around. I paid for a mechanical watch, I want to see it! Me too! Me 4! Thats 4-1 Cheers

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Author:	RJRJRJ [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:02 pm ]
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td1596 wrote: RJRJRJ wrote: Just get the chronomat and leave it running. Sometimes I let mine run if I get bored. I wear them often enough that ive never noticed any power reserve variation. BTW, it seems that you must be some type of EMT or something. I just wonder if a thcik metal watch is the best choice since it seems like you might be banging around machines/shelves/patients(!) a lot. What about something like a G-shock during work and the breitling of your choice for afterward? soon to be vet, i would want to wear it all the time...why by a nice watch and not use it, they are built to take it As a vet, I agree with you. Its probably fine to wear. I was just thinking EMT where it would be a lot more hectic and traumatic on your watch.