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Old 10 May 2018, 09:43 PM   #1
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Ti44 Chronograph function

Just out of curiosity; is it ok to keep the chronograph seconds running constantly on 44mm ROO? Is there any harm of doing that in the long term?
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Old 11 May 2018, 07:27 AM   #2
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No harm but I don't keep mine running all the time, maybe the odd week here and there.
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Old 11 May 2018, 08:01 AM   #3
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Why would you even do that?
A chronograph is a feature that serves a specific function, as and when required.
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Old 11 May 2018, 02:37 PM   #4
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Why would you even do that?
A chronograph is a feature that serves a specific function, as and when required.


To have better visibility on the running seconds at all times


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Old 11 May 2018, 04:32 PM   #5
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Why would you even do that?
A chronograph is a feature that serves a specific function, as and when required.
Because we can!

Why would you spend X on an mechanical watch when a quartz is more accurate at a fraction of the cost?

Must admit I quite often have the chrono running for no reason other then to admire it!
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Old 11 May 2018, 06:17 PM   #6
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Because we can!

Why would you spend X on an mechanical watch when a quartz is more accurate at a fraction of the cost?

Must admit I quite often have the chrono running for no reason other then to admire it!
Exactly so, Sam!
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Old 11 May 2018, 07:41 PM   #7
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Exactly so, Sam!


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Old 11 May 2018, 08:02 PM   #8
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Because we can!
Yes, we can indeed – but then I’d equate the notion of doing so, for no proper reason, to that of turning the windscreen wipers on in dry weather.


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Why would you spend X on an mechanical watch when a quartz is more accurate at a fraction of the cost?
I’m confused… we’re talking about a chronograph function, yet you’ve interjected a different technology (as it relates to accuracy) into the conversation – is that some how an example of “because we can”?
I’m really not seeing the correlation between the two.
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Yes, we can indeed – but then I’d equate the notion of doing so, for no proper reason, to that of turning the windscreen wipers on in dry weather.




I’m confused… we’re talking about a chronograph function, yet you’ve interjected a different technology (as it relates to accuracy) into the conversation – is that some how an example of “because we can”?
I’m really not seeing the correlation between the two.
Or buying a car that will do 3/4x the speed limit but we do it!

Nothing to be confused about!

I wasn’t comparing functions or technology, sometimes we do things based on heart and emotion rather then logic
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Old 11 May 2018, 08:54 PM   #10
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Just out of curiosity; is it ok to keep the chronograph seconds running constantly on 44mm ROO? Is there any harm of doing that in the long term?
i look at it this way... the watch is running all the time and if the chrono is run all the time then they should wear out close to the same time. I do not think the chronograph is any less or more susceptible to wear than the underlying watch movement. So i just dont see an issue.

I tend to not like my chronograph engaged when im not using it, but thats preference, not fear of it wearing out.
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Also much easier to see the large seconds hand, the small one can easily get obscured by the other hands.
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Old 11 May 2018, 11:39 PM   #12
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Some great analogy here !!
I admire mine on occasion , you can do it ... why not !! I tend to time the most absurd things though. How long it takes someone to get to a door, random people phone conversations , length of time the GF is bitching at me.

I guess in the long term there may be some further wear to certain parts in the movement ? Would make sense .... Wear it and enjoy is my thinking !!

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Old 12 May 2018, 12:01 AM   #13
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P.S ~ when timing the wife or GF don't tell them how long they yelled for. Or be ready to reset and start the function again quick :)
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Old 12 May 2018, 02:58 AM   #14
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Personally I don’t like the chronograph engaged all the time, also it shortens the power reserve. I prefer to see the large seconds hand fixed at 12.

If you buy a chronograph and want the large seconds hand sweeping round all the time that’s fine, it’s your watch therefore your choice. My first Chrono was a Daytona and I used to have that running all the time.




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Old 12 May 2018, 05:25 AM   #15
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Why would you even do that?
A chronograph is a feature that serves a specific function, as and when required.
Men have a single organ that serves as a specific function of reproduction, but we aren't only using that only as required. Doesn't mean it is deteriorating us on the inside.

Plenty of things in this world that were built for function specific jobs yet we use them all quite frequently and not as intended.

But as to the OP, I do believe there would be some kind of wear running the chrono continuously, even if not significantly detrimental
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Old 12 May 2018, 08:15 AM   #16
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much easier to tell time with the chrono running...
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Old 12 May 2018, 08:30 AM   #17
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Dont really see the point of leaving it running. Its kind of like the bezel on a dive watch. when not in use mine is always at 12 o'clock.
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... and to think that I don’t even set the time on them most of the time... 🤣🤣🤣 I just rock them!!!


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Old 17 May 2018, 09:29 PM   #20
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... and to think that I don’t even set the time on them most of the time... 🤣🤣🤣 I just rock them!!!


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Old 18 May 2018, 02:08 AM   #21
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Personally I don’t like the chronograph engaged all the time, also it shortens the power reserve. I prefer to see the large seconds hand fixed at 12.
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If you think it "shortens the power reserve" then you don't understand how watches work. When a chrono starts it's just engaging another gear on the gear train that drives another set of gears. The main spring power dissipates at the same constant rate regardless of the chrono running or not.

The only downside I can see to running the chrono full time is wear and tear on the chrono related mechanics. The main gear train of the watch is obviously designed to run constantly 24/7 for years. I don't know if the chrono parts were designed with that same goal in mind.
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