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sugarwood 07-29-2019 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by javadog (Post 10539620)
Out of curiosity, I checked the ranges for the rate for one of the cheaper Seikos and it was not too impressive. More than I can live with, that’s for sure.
What was the unacceptable spec?

javadog 07-29-2019 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sugarwood (Post 10539636)
What was the unacceptable spec?
If I recall correctly, it was anything between -20 seconds per day to +40 seconds per day. The watch in question tested to -18 seconds per day. It was a $100 watch.

I think 3 to 4 seconds a day I would be my upper limit. I’m used to much smaller variations than that. Granted, I don’t know if I’ve ever had a $100 watch, apart from some junk quartz Casio’s that I bought for times where I didn’t want to wear a good watch.

rfuerst911sc 08-01-2019 03:28 PM
Today I received the Citizen Eco drive watch I ordered online . Nice looking watch and I have it charging under a table lamp at the moment . Tomorrow I will get some sun light on it . Looks like a nice watch for $69.00 .

Geronimo '74 08-02-2019 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by javadog (Post 10539650)
If I recall correctly, it was anything between -20 seconds per day to +40 seconds per day. The watch in question tested to -18 seconds per day. It was a $100 watch.

I think 3 to 4 seconds a day I would be my upper limit. I’m used to much smaller variations than that. Granted, I don’t know if I’ve ever had a $100 watch, apart from some junk quartz Casio’s that I bought for times where I didn’t want to wear a good watch.
20 seconds a day slower is 10 minutes a month behind!
40 seconds quicker a day, 20 minutes ahead every month....

Thats too much, even for a beater watch IMO.

Mine isn't that bad, but bad enough to notice the inaccuracy after while and another while and another while....

tdw28210 02-10-2020 02:52 AM
This happens twice a year (or so). Solar powered and really great reviewed Citizens diver watch for $89.00. 4 1/2 stars on over 1000 reviews on Amazon. 24 hours sale.

https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Promaster-Diver-BN0150-28E/dp/B016R90VBK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Promaster+Diver&qid=1581335452 &s=apparel&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=1-3

David 04-07-2021 08:07 AM
I added another Tag Heuer watch to the collection and decided to finally get an automatic.


I've only had it a few weeks and it dies after not much more than a day of not wearing it verses the claimed 38 hour reserve so I'm wondering what is proper procedure for keeping an automatic watch wound? Honestly, I just found out that it can be wound in addition to the automatic winding from just wearing it.

I wound it today so I'll find out this weekend when I don't wear it for over a day if keeps running.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1617811607.JPG

masraum 04-07-2021 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by David (Post 11287998)
I added another Tag Heuer watch to the collection and decided to finally get an automatic.


I've only had it a few weeks and it dies after not much more than a day of not wearing it verses the claimed 38 hour reserve so I'm wondering what is proper procedure for keeping an automatic watch wound? Honestly, I just found out that it can be wound in addition to the automatic winding from just wearing it.

I wound it today so I'll find out this weekend when I don't wear it for over a day if keeps running.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1617811607.JPG
Good looking watch, BTW.

I think my watch is supposed to have 42 hours reserve. I can not wear it for 24 -36 hours and I'm fine, but if it goes much longer than that, it may not die, but it will be behind.

If you aren't going to watch it every day, then I'd recommend getting a watch winder so you never have to worry about it. If I ever end up with more than one auto watch, I'll have a winder. I don't want to have to worry about setting time, much less any other complications like day, date, etc....

I wonder if, since you don't wear it every day all of the time, maybe you aren't getting it completely wound. This is why I'd love to have one of the reserve meters.

rfuerst911sc 04-07-2021 09:40 AM
I also have heard using a watch winder is good if you are not wearing every day . I just bought a Seiko off the 928 posting Glen posted a few weeks ago . Haven't received the watch yet but it has shipped . It is my understanding that the Seiko is a self winder so I will be in the same boat . It's been a very long time since I have had a self winder so a new experience .

David 04-07-2021 09:59 AM
I wouldn't mind using a watch winder but since it's my primary watch, I don't want the hassle of putting it in one. I'd like a winder I can just lay the watch on. Do they move so much that it wouldn't work that way?

Por_sha911 04-07-2021 01:31 PM
I love my Invicta
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1617830931.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1617830759.jpg
Ran like a champ for 10 years and then the stem broke so I had the entire mechanism replaced for about $100. Self winding are great as long as you wear it every day or two. Otherwise you have to reset the date and time.

Jims5543 04-12-2021 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc (Post 10535244)
The " tired of batteries " comment was based on ALL batteries in general ....... TV remotes , garage door remotes , watch batteries , car batteries and on and on I'm just tired of them :mad: Having said that my wife and I just went to the downtown area of our little town and low and behold two watch/jewelry dealers ! I just don't pay attention unless it's Porsche parts :D Anyway one is going out of business due to retirement the other is going strong . Went to the going strong one and I wore my dead Pulsar watch just in case . Ten minutes later it's ticking ;) and has a two year battery replacement warranty . So for now I'll stick with this one and keep looking for another as a spare . Would really like to pick up something Porsche themed without needing a 2nd mortgage :D
I have a neat Porche themed watch in my safe. I will post pics and links tomorrow when on a PC. Never worn and really neat. It's face is off of a 911 body. You get a story with the watch. I purchased on an impulse. Never felt the need to take it out of the box it came in.

rfuerst911sc 04-12-2021 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jims5543 (Post 11294615)
I have a neat Porche themed watch in my safe. I will post pics and links tomorrow when on a PC. Never worn and really neat. It's face is off of a 911 body. You get a story with the watch. I purchased on an impulse. Never felt the need to take it out of the box it came in.
Would love to see some pics .


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