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stones · 26 February 2011, 06:28 AM

Would appreciate a little information. I just purchased a new YM a couple of weeks ago and was wondering how long I can expect the watch to remain wound up and accurate when I am not wearing it? I usually like to rotate my watches.

Thanks in advance for your replies!

TRW · 26 February 2011, 06:30 AM

Mine is Good for close to 44-48 hrs.Let's see some pic's

Tools · 26 February 2011, 06:32 AM

The Yachtmaster uses the same 3135 movement as the Sub or Datejust, etc, and so it will have the same 48-50 hour power reserve...

However, that is based on a full wind and not always valid when you simply take it off your wrist and set it down... that could be as little as 20 hours... (or less)..

TRW · 26 February 2011, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

The Yachtmaster uses the same 3135 movement as the Sub or Datejust, etc, and so it will have the same 48-50 hour power reserve...

However, that is based on a full wind and not always valid when you simply take it off your wrist and set it down... that could be as little as 20 hours... (or less)..

That is exactly the Case with Mine Larry.

stones · 26 February 2011, 08:20 AM

Thanks for the info. I suppose most folks use a watch winder under these circumstances. Is there one type / model that is superior to the others? I don't need to spend an arm and leg but don't want to purchase a cheapie either.

MortgageGuy · 26 February 2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by stones

Thanks for the info. I suppose most folks use a watch winder under these circumstances. Is there one type / model that is superior to the others? I don't need to spend an arm and leg but don't want to purchase a cheapie either.

Some will swear by Orbita however they will cost you an arm and a leg

I bought an inexpensive tripple winder at a local jeweler for about $500 and it does the trick perfectly

padi56 · 26 February 2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stones

Thanks for the info. I suppose most folks use a watch winder under these circumstances. Is there one type / model that is superior to the others? I don't need to spend an arm and leg but don't want to purchase a cheapie either.

The only winder you will ever need and you already have two they are called wrists.Its not a problem to let any Rolex Oyster stop then re-wind and reset must take all of 30 seconds.And no you will not wear out the threads or crown there are many manual wind Rolex with screw down crowns.Now they get wound daily for decades without any problems.As Larry pointed out the power reserve of 42 - 48 hours is on a full manual wind.Myself would recommend even if you wear the watch say once a week give it a full manual wind say 40 full crown turns clockwise.

Roxas · 27 February 2011, 03:43 AM

I think non-perpetual calendar watches with quick set date shouldn't need a winder.

26 February 2011, 06:28 AM	#1
stones "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Area Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 57	YM - Power Reserve Question Would appreciate a little information. I just purchased a new YM a couple of weeks ago and was wondering how long I can expect the watch to remain wound up and accurate when I am not wearing it? I usually like to rotate my watches. Thanks in advance for your replies!

26 February 2011, 06:32 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	The Yachtmaster uses the same 3135 movement as the Sub or Datejust, etc, and so it will have the same 48-50 hour power reserve... However, that is based on a full wind and not always valid when you simply take it off your wrist and set it down... that could be as little as 20 hours... (or less).. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

26 February 2011, 06:30 AM	#2
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	Mine is Good for close to 44-48 hrs.Let's see some pic's

26 February 2011, 08:20 AM	#5
stones "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Area Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 57	Thanks for the info. I suppose most folks use a watch winder under these circumstances. Is there one type / model that is superior to the others? I don't need to spend an arm and leg but don't want to purchase a cheapie either.

27 February 2011, 03:43 AM	#8
Roxas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Watch: 14060M Posts: 516	I think non-perpetual calendar watches with quick set date shouldn't need a winder.

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