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alljunks · 14 November 2011, 06:01 AM

Acquire a Daytona recently, but I found myself running the Chrono when I wear it.

How many owner run their Chrono all the time why and why not?

dddrees · 14 November 2011, 06:21 AM

I don't, I don't find any reason to do it. Some will however so they can see the crhono hand act as a second hand.

esm · 14 November 2011, 06:40 AM

I don't usually run the chrono unless I'm measuring something. Otherwise it's a waste of "energy" IMO, not to mention the unnecessary wear and tear too.

It's like why have the wipers running when it isn't raining..

dddrees · 14 November 2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

I don't usually run the chrono unless I'm measuring something. Otherwise it's a waste of "energy" IMO, not to mention the unnecessary wear and tear too.

It's like why have the wipers running when it isn't raining..

I'll have to remember that one.

nauticajoe · 14 November 2011, 07:01 AM

Only when I want/need to use it.

psharpless · 14 November 2011, 08:04 AM

i almost always run mine; like the look of the second hand sweep...just start it up at precisely noon and you are good to go

alljunks · 14 November 2011, 08:33 AM

I love the hand sweep that's why I want to keep it on when I wear it.

peeltone · 17 November 2011, 02:03 AM

Put mine on occasionally to time a boiled egg !

TSW · 17 November 2011, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

i don't usually run the chrono unless i'm measuring something. Otherwise it's a waste of "energy" imo, not to mention the unnecessary wear and tear too.

It's like why have the wipers running when it isn't raining..

x2

chronoman · 17 November 2011, 02:15 AM

I think there's a balance between excersize and ware. I run mine a few days a month.
Non-WIS/non-chrono people, see the large second hand not moving, and think it's broke. Every have this?

padi56 · 17 November 2011, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

I don't, I don't find any reason to do it. Some will however so they can see the crhono hand act as a second hand.

X2 Cannot see the point of running chrono function 24/7 use it when needed there is a sub seconds at 6.

yessir69 · 17 November 2011, 03:49 AM

I exercise mine occasionally. And I always stop the second hand between the subdials so it doesn't block the writing on the face.

kcmo · 17 November 2011, 04:04 AM

I run mine for about ten minutes once every 6 weeks or so...just to 'exercise' it.

mgwatches · 17 November 2011, 04:23 AM

Running it all the time probably puts unnecessary stress on the movement.

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 17 November 2011, 09:19 AM

I only use as a Chronograph when needed...

Art 1 · 17 November 2011, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fifth ave rolex man

i only use as a chronograph when needed...

+1.

MortgageGuy · 17 November 2011, 09:49 AM

I never ran it either but no for fear of wear or tear... It is a Rolex and was designed to be used I for one like the look of a stationary hand on the watch, dont ask me why but I just do

brkanand · 17 November 2011, 09:51 AM

I don't use the chronograph function all the time

Rikki · 17 November 2011, 11:17 AM

Usually running the chrono drops the amplitude about 40 degrees and thus over time cause the watch to gain time and the parts of the chrono were not designed to run 24/7 and will prematurely wear out. Rikki

14 November 2011, 06:01 AM	#1
alljunks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA Watch: All Nice watch ! Posts: 387	Daytona Chrono run vs no run Acquire a Daytona recently, but I found myself running the Chrono when I wear it. How many owner run their Chrono all the time why and why not?

14 November 2011, 06:21 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I don't, I don't find any reason to do it. Some will however so they can see the crhono hand act as a second hand. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 November 2011, 08:04 AM	#6
psharpless "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southeast USA Watch: DD Dayt SubC Celli Posts: 104	i almost always run mine; like the look of the second hand sweep...just start it up at precisely noon and you are good to go __________________ YG Daytona YG Day-Date YG Cellini TT Sub-C Blue

17 November 2011, 09:49 AM	#17
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I never ran it either but no for fear of wear or tear... It is a Rolex and was designed to be used I for one like the look of a stationary hand on the watch, dont ask me why but I just do __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

17 November 2011, 11:17 AM	#19
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Usually running the chrono drops the amplitude about 40 degrees and thus over time cause the watch to gain time and the parts of the chrono were not designed to run 24/7 and will prematurely wear out. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

14 November 2011, 06:40 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I don't usually run the chrono unless I'm measuring something. Otherwise it's a waste of "energy" IMO, not to mention the unnecessary wear and tear too. It's like why have the wipers running when it isn't raining..

14 November 2011, 07:01 AM	#5
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Only when I want/need to use it.

14 November 2011, 08:33 AM	#7
alljunks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA Watch: All Nice watch ! Posts: 387	I love the hand sweep that's why I want to keep it on when I wear it.

17 November 2011, 02:03 AM	#8
peeltone "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: UK Posts: 17	Put mine on occasionally to time a boiled egg !

17 November 2011, 02:15 AM	#10
chronoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest, U.S.A. Watch: 116520 & 3570.50 Posts: 255	I think there's a balance between excersize and ware. I run mine a few days a month. Non-WIS/non-chrono people, see the large second hand not moving, and think it's broke. Every have this?

17 November 2011, 03:49 AM	#12
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,287	I exercise mine occasionally. And I always stop the second hand between the subdials so it doesn't block the writing on the face.

17 November 2011, 04:04 AM	#13
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I run mine for about ten minutes once every 6 weeks or so...just to 'exercise' it.

17 November 2011, 04:23 AM	#14
mgwatches Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 16	Running it all the time probably puts unnecessary stress on the movement.

17 November 2011, 09:19 AM	#15
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	I only use as a Chronograph when needed...

17 November 2011, 09:51 AM	#18
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	I don't use the chronograph function all the time

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