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In-Cog-Neeto · 23 July 2019, 06:38 PM

Just got my first manual wind up watch

It’s a diver from the 60/70s. Probably needs a service but not in a location to get this done right now

For those who use manual wind watches, say I wear it for a week, the power reserve is around 12 hours so is it best to give it a few winds in the morning and then again at night or should I be letting it power down fully then wind it up fully and repeat?

Just wondering the best process for these

Andad · 23 July 2019, 07:09 PM

Not much to go on?
Make, model, hint.........?

watchmaker · 23 July 2019, 07:17 PM

If the power reserve is only 12 hours there is not 'best advice' for your situation other than it really needs a service.

Definitely fully wind it when you put it on but with a power reserve that low the amplitude and isochronism will be terrible.

In-Cog-Neeto · 23 July 2019, 10:08 PM

It’s a Cardinal Submarine 23 Jewels Super Waterproof 200m

I think it’s late 60s/early70s

Same as this. What you think the power reserve should be?

watchmaker · 23 July 2019, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by In-Cog-Neeto

It’s a Cardinal Submarine 23 Jewels Super Waterproof 200m

I think it’s late 60s/early70s

Same as this. What you think the power reserve should be?

Over 24 hours for sure. I’d guess between 30-40 hours.

In-Cog-Neeto · 23 July 2019, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchmaker

Over 24 hours for sure. I’d guess between 30-40 hours.

Thanks very much for your help, appreciated. I’ll get it looked at ASAP

Cabaiguan · 24 July 2019, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchmaker

If the power reserve is only 12 hours there is not 'best advice' for your situation other than it really needs a service.

Definitely fully wind it when you put it on but with a power reserve that low the amplitude and isochronism will be terrible.

Agree. Using it may just add to the wear and replacement of parts. Since it’s vintage and parts scarce, you’d want to pause and have it serviced.

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In-Cog-Neeto · 24 July 2019, 12:33 PM

Thanks guys, appreciated

I’ll get it looked at

Tools · 24 July 2019, 01:13 PM

How did you determine that the power reserve was 12 hours?

Typically, you wind a manual wind watch fully - that is until you hit the physical stop and it won't wind any more - once a day at the same time.

23 July 2019, 06:38 PM	#1
In-Cog-Neeto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Around Posts: 1,124	Wind up advice Just got my first manual wind up watch It’s a diver from the 60/70s. Probably needs a service but not in a location to get this done right now For those who use manual wind watches, say I wear it for a week, the power reserve is around 12 hours so is it best to give it a few winds in the morning and then again at night or should I be letting it power down fully then wind it up fully and repeat? Just wondering the best process for these

23 July 2019, 07:09 PM	#2
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24 July 2019, 01:13 PM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	How did you determine that the power reserve was 12 hours? Typically, you wind a manual wind watch fully - that is until you hit the physical stop and it won't wind any more - once a day at the same time. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 July 2019, 07:17 PM	#3
watchmaker TechXpert Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: London Posts: 2,238	If the power reserve is only 12 hours there is not 'best advice' for your situation other than it really needs a service. Definitely fully wind it when you put it on but with a power reserve that low the amplitude and isochronism will be terrible.

24 July 2019, 12:33 PM	#8
In-Cog-Neeto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Around Posts: 1,124	Thanks guys, appreciated I’ll get it looked at

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