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smith one · 22 December 2007, 03:04 AM

A newbie question here. I have a Zenith Daytona and I like to
keep the large second sweep hand moving with the seconds sub dial.

Any problems excessive wear or other with this practice.

Bo maybe you can help me here!

Thanks guys/gals

cheers

Kevin

Thani · 22 December 2007, 03:12 AM

1. i dont see a point whats the point of using 2 second hands and using the timers.

2. it wears out the power reserve

teo · 22 December 2007, 03:18 AM

Don't do that. Keeping the second hand continuous running will wear out the parts. Welcome to forum.

BuffaloRolex · 22 December 2007, 03:19 AM

This was recently discussed, and I believe the concensus was that it is additional wear that is unnecessary.

I suppose that if one has poor eyesight that necessitates the use of the chronograph complication as a second hand---and doesn't mind paying extra for component replacements during RSC visits if the extra wear degrades any of the parts---then go for it.

Welcome aboard!

smith one · 22 December 2007, 03:44 AM

Thanks for the replies guys and the welcome.

cheers

Kevin

watchnut · 22 December 2007, 05:17 AM

I've been wearing my new Daytona for a week now. The dial is comparatively "quiet" compared to other models and I've missed the date a couple times but that's IMO a small price to pay. I'm afraid it would drive me bonkers to have all those hands running continuously!

ohsixx · 22 December 2007, 05:21 AM

My large second hand is locked on 12.

Bo also advised that a moving large second hand may lead others to assume your very expensive Daytona is a fake.

SPACE-DWELLER · 22 December 2007, 05:26 AM

Kevin,

first congrats on owning the Zenith Daytona! Very special watch, indeed.

Now, you CAN let the chronograph hand run continously, but the chronograph was made to "time events" and not to be running 24 X 7.

Letting the chronograph running continously would:

expose the chronograph movt. to excessive and pointless wear
let the power reserve drop from 54 hours to 47 hours

But it is advised to start the chronograph at least once a month and let it run some hours to keep the oiling of the mechanism flowing.

Also, for all its worth, counterfeit Daytonas are often recognised by the chronograph hand running continously (since this hand actually acts as the second's hand for the MAIN watch on fakes).

smith one · 22 December 2007, 06:07 AM

Bo..thanks so much for the informative answer, and to all who replied.

cheers

Kevin

22 December 2007, 03:04 AM	#1
smith one "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex,Panerai, JLC Posts: 297	Newbie Daytona question? A newbie question here. I have a Zenith Daytona and I like to keep the large second sweep hand moving with the seconds sub dial. Any problems excessive wear or other with this practice. Bo maybe you can help me here! Thanks guys/gals cheers Kevin

22 December 2007, 05:21 AM	#7
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	My large second hand is locked on 12. Bo also advised that a moving large second hand may lead others to assume your very expensive Daytona is a fake. __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

22 December 2007, 05:26 AM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Kevin, first congrats on owning the Zenith Daytona! Very special watch, indeed. Now, you CAN let the chronograph hand run continously, but the chronograph was made to "time events" and not to be running 24 X 7. Letting the chronograph running continously would: expose the chronograph movt. to excessive and pointless wear let the power reserve drop from 54 hours to 47 hours But it is advised to start the chronograph at least once a month and let it run some hours to keep the oiling of the mechanism flowing. Also, for all its worth, counterfeit Daytonas are often recognised by the chronograph hand running continously (since this hand actually acts as the second's hand for the MAIN watch on fakes). __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

22 December 2007, 03:12 AM	#2
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	1. i dont see a point whats the point of using 2 second hands and using the timers. 2. it wears out the power reserve

22 December 2007, 03:18 AM	#3
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	Don't do that. Keeping the second hand continuous running will wear out the parts. Welcome to forum.

22 December 2007, 03:19 AM	#4
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	This was recently discussed, and I believe the concensus was that it is additional wear that is unnecessary. I suppose that if one has poor eyesight that necessitates the use of the chronograph complication as a second hand---and doesn't mind paying extra for component replacements during RSC visits if the extra wear degrades any of the parts---then go for it. Welcome aboard!

22 December 2007, 03:44 AM	#5
smith one "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex,Panerai, JLC Posts: 297	Thanks for the replies guys and the welcome. cheers Kevin

22 December 2007, 05:17 AM	#6
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	I've been wearing my new Daytona for a week now. The dial is comparatively "quiet" compared to other models and I've missed the date a couple times but that's IMO a small price to pay. I'm afraid it would drive me bonkers to have all those hands running continuously!

22 December 2007, 06:07 AM	#9
smith one "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex,Panerai, JLC Posts: 297	Bo..thanks so much for the informative answer, and to all who replied. cheers Kevin

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