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Old 20 August 2013, 04:33 AM   #1
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Chrono timer hand
As a daily wearing watch, if stop the timer hand like this Daytona for long time, say maybe 1 year or even longer, is it harmful for the movement then?
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Old 20 August 2013, 04:36 AM   #2
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does not make a difference
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Old 20 August 2013, 04:41 AM   #3
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It should not be harmful to the movement.
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Old 20 August 2013, 04:46 AM   #4
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No, but someone's OCD might be affected.
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Old 20 August 2013, 04:29 PM   #5
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Old 21 August 2013, 02:48 AM   #6
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No, but someone's OCD might be affected.
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Old 20 August 2013, 04:54 AM   #7
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I sometimes set my chrono hand on my Speedmaster to certain hours or minutes as a reminder. No issues at all.
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Old 21 August 2013, 12:53 AM   #8
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I sometimes set my chrono hand on my Speedmaster to certain hours or minutes as a reminder. No issues at all.
It's a good idea!
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Old 20 August 2013, 05:07 AM   #9
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Some people shouldn't own a chronograph. Sorry.
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The power reserve will be shorter, And you will have more wear on the movement.
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Old 20 August 2013, 04:29 PM   #11
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The power reserve will be shorter, And you will have more wear on the movement.
Will make the power reserve shorter?
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Old 20 August 2013, 04:40 PM   #12
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Will make the power reserve shorter?
Just whats the point just reset it that whats what the reset button is for but will do no harm. Now if the chronograph was kept going continually its possible power reserve while off wrist would be a few hours shorter.But just cannot see the point of running the chrono feature whet its not needed to time something.But if the timing feature is not used its best just to use it for a short time say once a month just to exercise the movement .
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Old 20 August 2013, 06:10 PM   #13
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Just whats the point just reset it that whats what the reset button is for but will do no harm. Now if the chronograph was kept going continually its possible power reserve while off wrist would be a few hours shorter.But just cannot see the point of running the chrono feature whet its not needed to time something.But if the timing feature is not used its best just to use it for a short time say once a month just to exercise the movement .
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1.) No harm for the movement.
2.) Use the timing feature regularly.

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Old 20 August 2013, 11:21 PM   #14
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Just whats the point just reset it that whats what the reset button is for but will do no harm.
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Now onto the collateral question for the OP...

If you leave the chrono hands wherever your last timed event finished - are you then forgetting to screw down the pushers?

That would be more risky behavior if you're prone to jumping into the deep end of the pool wearing your Daytona.
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Old 20 August 2013, 11:39 PM   #15
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Now onto the collateral question for the OP...

If you leave the chrono hands wherever your last timed event finished - are you then forgetting to screw down the pushers?

That would be more risky behavior if you're prone to jumping into the deep end of the pool wearing your Daytona.
That's what I was thinking. I've only handled a Daytona, but I thought it reset when you screwed down the timer buttons?
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Old 20 August 2013, 07:41 AM   #17
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Does not matter! Enjoy the watch
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Old 20 August 2013, 08:05 AM   #18
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Old 20 August 2013, 04:27 PM   #19
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Okay, thanks all you guys for the positive answers!
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Old 20 August 2013, 08:20 PM   #20
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Old 20 August 2013, 10:58 PM   #21
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I fidget with my timer sometimes when I'm bored, such as stuck in traffic, waiting for a meeting, things like that.
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