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beer · 19 August 2016, 10:23 AM

Just wondering what is the longest you have had any one watch (excluding quartz) running without letting it stop and needing to be set/wound...

Would be especially interested to hear from people who only own one watch...If you have worn it almost every day and it has remained running for several years without needing any attention?

dr3ws · 19 August 2016, 10:44 AM

Mine has been running for 8 months now, it's my only mechanical watch

cop414 · 19 August 2016, 10:50 AM

This one ran for about four years nonstop, only attention needed was resetting the time for daylight savings and date changes. I'd take it off before going on duty strapping on a Gshock otherwise I wore it 24/7.
Nothing wrong that I stopped wearing it, just bought another watch, I still have it.

Quailhunter · 19 August 2016, 10:51 AM

I just got my Luminox back today after having the battery replaced for the first time. I think I bought it in 1998. I wear it every night. I though the battery life was exceptional.

mmalek1 · 19 August 2016, 10:52 AM

Just about 4 months with blnr. Wound and set it the day I bought it and haven't touched it. .5 seconds off atomic when writing this post.

Romeojk · 19 August 2016, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dr3ws

Mine has been running for 8 months now, it's my only mechanical watch

I got my 114060 6 months ago. First one for me too and my only one!

Have not had to wind it yet

dr3ws · 19 August 2016, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Romeojk

I got my 114060 6 months ago. First one for me too and my only one!

Have not had to wind it yet

Occasionally I let the power down but not stop just so that I can manually wind it

Romeojk · 19 August 2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

This one ran for about four years nonstop, only attention needed was resetting the time for daylight savings and date changes. I'd take it off before going on duty strapping on a Gshock otherwise I wore it 24/7.
Nothing wrong that I stopped wearing it, just bought another watch, I still have it.

Nice

kirksingleton · 19 August 2016, 11:10 AM

I wore a early 8o's gmt for about 4 years, 24/7. I only changed the date as needed. Never wound it.

anothernewphone · 19 August 2016, 11:17 AM

I've never let my Daytona stop running, been wearing it for nearly two years now. I rarely ever take it off, too.

haven_seeker · 19 August 2016, 11:17 AM

Too bad you excluded quartz........mine's been going for 1.5 years now!

Solicitor · 19 August 2016, 11:18 AM

This friend's watch ran for more than 20 years continuously and without service until its (apprx on the 23rd year) gasket protruded and power reserve was half.

It finally went to service in AP Singapore and now, it's been back and forth 3 times for various reasons...( suddenly stopped sticky date wheel)

I had a Rolex Pepsi bought in 1993 only watch and also never saw the light of RSC until I sold it around 2008.

Wcdhtwn · 19 August 2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

This one ran for about four years nonstop, only attention needed was resetting the time for daylight savings and date changes. I'd take it off before going on duty strapping on a Gshock otherwise I wore it 24/7.
Nothing wrong that I stopped wearing it, just bought another watch, I still have it.

I wore my sea master continuously for nearly 2 years after getting it. I took it off for several days, don't remember why, and didn't know how to set the thing when I put it on again. Had to pull out the manual...

swils8610 · 19 August 2016, 11:30 AM

My old 16610 ran non stop for years. I never took it off.

cop414 · 19 August 2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

I wore my sea master continuously for nearly 2 years after getting it. I took it off for several days, don't remember why, and didn't know how to set the thing when I put it on again. Had to pull out the manual...

Classic! Love the older SMP, can't find a better bang for your buck!

Andad · 19 August 2016, 02:58 PM

i wear my 14060 Monday 8.00am to Friday 4.30pm and a different watch evenings and weekends.
The 14060 usually peters out at around 2.00 pm on Sunday and i reset it and give it about 5 winds to start it on Monday morning.
If it had a 72 hrs PR instead of about 45 it would very seldom stop.

T. Ferguson · 19 August 2016, 03:02 PM

Don't have a specific amount of time, but when I bought my first Rolex, a 16610, it never stopped running when I wore it daily. Did not wear it 24/7, it came off at night. So month's on more than one occasion.

Danny83 · 19 August 2016, 03:03 PM

I remember having my Hulk on that I no longer have for about a year

DocHorton · 19 August 2016, 03:09 PM

Not sure if this counts but I have a vintage DJ that's been worn and on a winder since 2006. It's stopped a couple times when moving or when put in the safe for a couple days when out of town. In all, I'd say it's been running for about 10 years minus probably 2 weeks worth of resting.

mjclark32 · 19 August 2016, 04:40 PM

Pretty sure my 16610 has only stopped running once or twice in the ~6 years I've had it and even then it was only stopped for a day or less and then cranked right back up.

StanGMT · 19 August 2016, 05:48 PM

Apart from when in for servicing once every five/six years, my 1675 GMT has been my daily watch - and run non stop - for 49 years this month.

Stan.

218225 · 19 August 2016, 06:04 PM

Before I got my new Explorer II in 2013, I wore my dad's 1655 for 11 years straight after a servie without taking it of except when going biking.
When I sent it in for service it still kept perfect time but would stop after 12 hours or so.

regnant · 19 August 2016, 07:52 PM

These two
YM II 116680
DJ II 116333
September to May

NeoAnderson · 19 August 2016, 08:06 PM

day or two. Don't go out much.

masyv6 · 23 August 2016, 12:48 PM

Months

DCheeta · 23 August 2016, 01:24 PM

I've always had too many watches to keep any of them running for a good long stretch. I envy the one-watch guys.

sea-dweller · 23 August 2016, 02:18 PM

My 16710 ran for about 12 months.

toolr · 23 August 2016, 02:40 PM

My Hamilton Khaki chronograph has run continuously since buying it new in March 2007, still runs within +3 seconds per day. When not worn I keep it on a winder.

lasc · 23 August 2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cop414

This one ran for about four years nonstop, only attention needed was resetting the time for daylight savings and date changes. I'd take it off before going on duty strapping on a Gshock otherwise I wore it 24/7.
Nothing wrong that I stopped wearing it, just bought another watch, I still have it.

I have the exact same. Stay safe out there!

Punishher7 · 23 August 2016, 03:53 PM

Prior to getting my pelagos, my subc ran for 19 months. It still comes out on the weekends but my Tudor is my daily for the most part now.

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19 August 2016, 10:23 AM	#1
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19 August 2016, 10:50 AM	#3
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19 August 2016, 02:58 PM	#16
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	i wear my 14060 Monday 8.00am to Friday 4.30pm and a different watch evenings and weekends. The 14060 usually peters out at around 2.00 pm on Sunday and i reset it and give it about 5 winds to start it on Monday morning. If it had a 72 hrs PR instead of about 45 it would very seldom stop. __________________ E

19 August 2016, 03:02 PM	#17
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Don't have a specific amount of time, but when I bought my first Rolex, a 16610, it never stopped running when I wore it daily. Did not wear it 24/7, it came off at night. So month's on more than one occasion. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

19 August 2016, 04:40 PM	#20
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Pretty sure my 16610 has only stopped running once or twice in the ~6 years I've had it and even then it was only stopped for a day or less and then cranked right back up. __________________

19 August 2016, 10:44 AM	#2
dr3ws "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Andrew Location: Australia Watch: 116710BLNR 126334 Posts: 432	Mine has been running for 8 months now, it's my only mechanical watch

19 August 2016, 10:51 AM	#4
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	I just got my Luminox back today after having the battery replaced for the first time. I think I bought it in 1998. I wear it every night. I though the battery life was exceptional.

19 August 2016, 10:52 AM	#5
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,760	Just about 4 months with blnr. Wound and set it the day I bought it and haven't touched it. .5 seconds off atomic when writing this post.

19 August 2016, 11:10 AM	#9
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I wore a early 8o's gmt for about 4 years, 24/7. I only changed the date as needed. Never wound it.

19 August 2016, 11:17 AM	#10
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	I've never let my Daytona stop running, been wearing it for nearly two years now. I rarely ever take it off, too.

19 August 2016, 11:17 AM	#11
haven_seeker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern Ontario Watch: 19018N OQ Posts: 848	Too bad you excluded quartz........mine's been going for 1.5 years now!

19 August 2016, 11:18 AM	#12
Solicitor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Asia Posts: 317	This friend's watch ran for more than 20 years continuously and without service until its (apprx on the 23rd year) gasket protruded and power reserve was half. It finally went to service in AP Singapore and now, it's been back and forth 3 times for various reasons...( suddenly stopped sticky date wheel) I had a Rolex Pepsi bought in 1993 only watch and also never saw the light of RSC until I sold it around 2008.

19 August 2016, 11:30 AM	#14
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	My old 16610 ran non stop for years. I never took it off.

19 August 2016, 03:03 PM	#18
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	I remember having my Hulk on that I no longer have for about a year

19 August 2016, 03:09 PM	#19
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,517	Not sure if this counts but I have a vintage DJ that's been worn and on a winder since 2006. It's stopped a couple times when moving or when put in the safe for a couple days when out of town. In all, I'd say it's been running for about 10 years minus probably 2 weeks worth of resting.

19 August 2016, 05:48 PM	#21
StanGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northumberland,UK Watch: 1675 GMT Posts: 641	Apart from when in for servicing once every five/six years, my 1675 GMT has been my daily watch - and run non stop - for 49 years this month. Stan.

19 August 2016, 06:04 PM	#22
218225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Netherlands Watch: 1655+216570 Posts: 498	Before I got my new Explorer II in 2013, I wore my dad's 1655 for 11 years straight after a servie without taking it of except when going biking. When I sent it in for service it still kept perfect time but would stop after 12 hours or so.

19 August 2016, 07:52 PM	#23
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	These two YM II 116680 DJ II 116333 September to May Attached Images __________________

19 August 2016, 08:06 PM	#24
NeoAnderson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: NeoAnderson Location: Tax Free Shopping Posts: 725	day or two. Don't go out much.

23 August 2016, 12:48 PM	#25
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	Months

23 August 2016, 01:24 PM	#26
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	I've always had too many watches to keep any of them running for a good long stretch. I envy the one-watch guys.

23 August 2016, 02:18 PM	#27
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	My 16710 ran for about 12 months. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

23 August 2016, 02:40 PM	#28
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,369	My Hamilton Khaki chronograph has run continuously since buying it new in March 2007, still runs within +3 seconds per day. When not worn I keep it on a winder. Attached Images

23 August 2016, 03:53 PM	#30
Punishher7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: WA Watch: SubC/Pelagos Posts: 512	Prior to getting my pelagos, my subc ran for 19 months. It still comes out on the weekends but my Tudor is my daily for the most part now. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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