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MrTW

Post subject: Do you let the chronograph run all the time?

Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:57 pm

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Hello,

my local watch shop strongly advised me to always let the chrono function run at all times as it apparently ensures that all moving parts are constantly in motion.

I am wondering if that is actually good advice or not.

Any thoughts?

Thank you.

Last edited by MrTW on Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:07 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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Roffensian

Post subject: Re: Do you let the chronometer run all the time?

Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:28 pm

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I think that you mean chronograph rather than chronometer, and it is not necessary to run it all the time. Best practice is to run the chronograph for about 24 hours per month to avoid the oils from migrating from where they are needed - that's all that you need to do.

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MrTW

Post subject: Re: Do you let the chronograph run all the time?

Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:10 pm

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Roffensian wrote:

Thank you Roffensian for the feedback and for the correction regarding the chronograph :-)

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Phill_78

Post subject: Re: Do you let the chronograph run all the time?

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:46 pm

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I follow the method that Roffensian described with all mine. I never had an issue. Once a month for 24 hours approximately it's enough to keep the insides of the movement happy

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Dr J

Post subject: Re: Do you let the chronograph run all the time?

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:04 am

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I just use mine regularly, but wouldn't let it run permanently. :-)

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Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:10 pm

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i also run it regularly (when needed at work, or the occasional 24h, for the sake of having it moving) and have never had any problem (navitimer world)...

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