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WWC · 9 July 2015, 12:20 PM

Thought I'd share some info on how my watches performed in this category.

I gave my submariner a good 40+ full clockwise turns and set the time at 08:00. Laid the watch dial up.

For the Daytona I did the same thing but instead gave it a 60+ clockwise turns and also laid the watch dial up

Results:

Submariner: 48 hours 49 min
Daytona: 71 hours 34 min

The Daytona didn't reach the 72 hour stated on paper while the submariner exceeded the 42+ hours

tkerrmd · 9 July 2015, 12:25 PM

Both are about spot on

RollieVerde · 9 July 2015, 12:47 PM

Very interesting. A question: how old is each piece? I wonder if it makes much difference as the watch ages. What you've observed would make sense to me for nearly new watches. In the case of the Daytona, I think the longer the power reserve the more individual variation (by up to an hour or two) you would see between individual units. Thanks for posting this-

Old Expat Beast · 9 July 2015, 12:51 PM

Sub is supposed to be 48, not 42, as far as I know.

Bakasana · 9 July 2015, 12:51 PM

Both are fine. Ok... 71 hr and 30+ min. vs. 72... really? Both are in good shape.

stainlesssteve · 9 July 2015, 12:52 PM

Did you have the chrono running?

WWC · 9 July 2015, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stainlesssteve

Did you have the chrono running?

Nope, the chrono was not running. I think if it were, it's expected to run about 66 hours.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollieVerde

Very interesting. A question: how old is each piece? I wonder if it makes much difference as the watch ages. What you've observed would make sense to me for nearly new watches. In the case of the Daytona, I think the longer the power reserve the more individual variation (by up to an hour or two) you would see between individual units. Thanks for posting this-

the Sub is 2 years old while the Daytona had its last service in 2012. Maybe the longer they go without being serviced, they lose PR?

busytimmy · 9 July 2015, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Sub is supposed to be 48, not 42, as far as I know.

That was my understanding as well.

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engin33r · 16 July 2015, 04:01 AM

Nice info, very useful for those considering the sub or daytona.

boost2perfection · 16 July 2015, 04:12 AM

Yea my Daytona runs forever which is good because I don't wear it much... so I'll wind it on a Friday night per say and I'll put it back on my wrist on the weekend.

watchwatcher · 16 July 2015, 04:50 AM

Sounds like your power reserves are A-OK.

And isn't the 72 reserve on the Daytona a wonderful little bonus feature?

9 July 2015, 12:20 PM	#1
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	Power Reserve on Daytona & Submariner Thought I'd share some info on how my watches performed in this category. I gave my submariner a good 40+ full clockwise turns and set the time at 08:00. Laid the watch dial up. For the Daytona I did the same thing but instead gave it a 60+ clockwise turns and also laid the watch dial up Results: Submariner: 48 hours 49 min Daytona: 71 hours 34 min The Daytona didn't reach the 72 hour stated on paper while the submariner exceeded the 42+ hours __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

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9 July 2015, 12:25 PM	#2
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Both are about spot on

9 July 2015, 12:47 PM	#3
RollieVerde Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Very Far Away Posts: 579	Very interesting. A question: how old is each piece? I wonder if it makes much difference as the watch ages. What you've observed would make sense to me for nearly new watches. In the case of the Daytona, I think the longer the power reserve the more individual variation (by up to an hour or two) you would see between individual units. Thanks for posting this-

9 July 2015, 12:51 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Sub is supposed to be 48, not 42, as far as I know.

9 July 2015, 12:51 PM	#5
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	Both are fine. Ok... 71 hr and 30+ min. vs. 72... really? Both are in good shape.

9 July 2015, 12:52 PM	#6
stainlesssteve "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Seattle Posts: 250	Did you have the chrono running?

16 July 2015, 04:01 AM	#9
engin33r "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT +7 Watch: Sub, Daytona, DD2 Posts: 742	Nice info, very useful for those considering the sub or daytona.

16 July 2015, 04:12 AM	#10
boost2perfection "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Shelly Location: Planet Earth Watch: 116520 Posts: 1,149	Yea my Daytona runs forever which is good because I don't wear it much... so I'll wind it on a Friday night per say and I'll put it back on my wrist on the weekend.

16 July 2015, 04:50 AM	#11
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Sounds like your power reserves are A-OK. And isn't the 72 reserve on the Daytona a wonderful little bonus feature?

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