new "accuracy" device to measure watch performance

[subtona]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...watch-serviced

device joined by an App to measure your watches performance.


a bit less than $600, what do you guys think?

[incontrol]

Seems like a great little tool. I may have to get one for Christmas.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by incontrol

Seems like a great little tool. I may have to get one for Christmas.

good stocking stuffer


lets see if the post gets some more traction today, would like to hear some more opinions.

[bdex75]

For the WIS that has everything!!

I am not one that agonizes over the accuracy of my watches. That being said I know that some hold their high end mechanical timepieces to strict accuracy standards and for them this would be awesome.


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[05carbondrz]

I personally would go with this for 1/3 the price:http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Display-...4AAOSwTapV3tKW

[asleep]

Sounds like a fancy remote mic for an app to me...?

These are much cheaper, though I can't vouch for them:

Originally Posted by asleep

So there's Hairspring($4.99), Kello, and Watch Tuner Lite($3.99)/Watch Tuner($9.99)/Watch Tuner Timegrapher($12.99)...

Any opinions on comparable accuracy or features between these app?

Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

I personally would go with this for 1/3 the price:http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Display-...4AAOSwTapV3tKW

Agree, I'd go with an app or a timegrapher that adjusts for 6 positions like what watchmakers use like that one.

[05carbondrz]

I have tried Kello and I would not waste your Money.It kind of works OK on newer fast beat Movements but on older Watches it won't work at all for me.

[Lordofrolex]

very cool. There isn't a lot about it though. Is it available for sale yet?

[05carbondrz]

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

very cool. There isn't a lot about it though. Is it available for sale yet?

It's available here:http://www.one-of.com/products/oneof-accuracy

[asleep]

Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

I personally would go with this for 1/3 the price:http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Display-...4AAOSwTapV3tKW

Here's a how to video using what appears to be the same timegrapher...




And a review: http://ticktickticktick.com/product-...rapher-review/

$159.99 here: https://www.acetimer.com/Watch-and-P...pher-1000.html

[VinnieVegas]

When it can sync with android, I'll pick one up! :-)

[subtona]

Interesting info and options.

So it looks cool but it seems there are several ways to get the same job done at a fraction...of course the same could be said for our high end wrist wear

[racxcoon]

has anyone tried the apps? I think I might pick up the one in the video but I don't know how I would figure out the lift angles of different movements. I'm kind of OCD about how accurate my watches are and would like to test a watch before I purchase it.

[asleep]

Originally Posted by racxcoon

has anyone tried the apps? I think I might pick up the one in the video...

Which video?

[racxcoon]

Originally Posted by asleep

Here's a how to video using what appears to be the same timegrapher...




And a review: http://ticktickticktick.com/product-...rapher-review/

$159.99 here: https://www.acetimer.com/Watch-and-P...pher-1000.html

This one

[padi56]

Originally Posted by subtona

good stocking stuffer


lets see if the post gets some more traction today, would like to hear some more opinions.

Take my advice all this sort of stuff can be a Rolex owners worst enemy.I am sure that 98% of all Rolex watches perform to a couple of seconds a day.Now just a simple check with any reliable time source can check watch is within a second or so.And none of these apps are 100% accurate they are only as good as what the microphone is on whatever phone some apple phones are not so good.

[asleep]

Originally Posted by racxcoon

This one

Ahh, okay. When you said "app" I was confused.

[iclick]

Originally Posted by asleep

$159.99 here: https://www.acetimer.com/Watch-and-P...pher-1000.html

I have the Acetimer device and it works very well with apparently the same functions as the app-based device that costs 4x as much. The interface isn't as slick but the basic information you get is the same.

[fisherman79]

Originally Posted by iclick

I have the Acetimer device and it works very well with apparently the same functions as the app-based device that costs 4x as much. The interface isn't as slick but the basic information you get is the same.

The Acetimer or Timegraphers are much more like a real Witschi.
With a timegrapher, you can put the watch in many different positions while measuring. Its not possible when you do that with an app.

So when you are a watchmaker, you should use a witshi or timegrapher. Even when you want to measure the accuracy in more than 1 different position you should use one of those.
When you just want a fancy gimmick just for fun, you could measure your watch with an app, either with or without an external microphone.

[racxcoon]

I tried the watch tuner app last night and so far I am not impressed....I will keep you guys posted

[JohnBaker3]

Originally Posted by iclick

I have the Acetimer device and it works very well with apparently the same functions as the app-based device that costs 4x as much. The interface isn't as slick but the basic information you get is the same.

+1

I love my ACE TIMER; works great; easy to learn; makes regulating any watch pretty straight forward. And the price was less than $200 delivered...

[bswiatek]

Originally Posted by racxcoon

I tried the watch tuner app last night and so far I am not impressed....I will keep you guys posted

Hi, I am Watch Tuner's author. Can you say something more about your experience with the app? Your feedback would help me a lot.

[racxcoon]

After playing with the app for a few more weeks I still can't get it to work. I know how fast my watches run and I can't get data that correlates with what I already know. I have tried using different mics and tried positioning the mic on different parts of the watch. Maybe I'm not using the program correctly but I wouldn't recommend buying the app.