What is the proper way to lay down your watch at night?

[Rolex50]

Does it matter if you lie it down flat or on it’s side?
Since it’s not moving it wouldn’t seem to matter.
Thanks.

[jgottsman11]

Plenty of threads on this. I just looked this up yesterday. I generally put a microfiber cloth between the band and set it in my "catch-all" next to my bed which has a soft interior. My other watch stays in my jewlery box with the same microfiber cloth between band.

[AD337]

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

Plenty of threads on this. I just looked this up yesterday. I generally put a microfiber cloth between the band and set it in my "catch-all" next to my bed which has a soft interior. My other watch stays in my jewlery box with the same microfiber cloth between band.

Lol I do the same

[DG123]

Scatola Del Tempo single watch case.

[Jefferyasher]

not really...just depends on your preference. Some older movements could have the time adjusted (slowed down or sped up) based on the resting position, but the newer movements not so much.

[toolr]

Gently, it does no good to slam it down.

[chris242]

Originally Posted by toolr

Gently, it does no good to slam it down.

+1


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[Tools]

Originally Posted by Rolex50

Does it matter if you lie it down flat or on it’s side?
Since it’s not moving it wouldn’t seem to matter.
Thanks.

Your watch doesn't care.

As to it's functioning, physics play a role. On it's back or face, there is less friction on the pivots than there would be laying on it's side. Also, on one side the balance will work harder to "tick" than it does laying on the other side.

Tuck it in for the night however you want..... it will still be like that in the morning.

[Xenon]

I use this

[AD337]

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[Texas4ever]

I wear mine when I sleep...but when I do take mine off I just lay it flat on the table or counter etc....


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[GovernorsGovernor]

Originally Posted by Jefferyasher

not really...just depends on your preference. Some older movements could have the time adjusted (slowed down or sped up) based on the resting position, but the newer movements not so much.

It's still the same way for the new movements--at least for me. Matter of fact, I can very reliably regulate my watch based upon resting position.

[campfire]

Doesn't really matter for the most part.

But if you're picky on accuracy, it may matter some. Normally, I only really care when it's a new watch and I want to make sure I'm within a reasonable range to ensure I didn't get a lemon.

I know the tendencies of my watches. And know what positions tend to slow it down vs speed it up.

If you're concerned about accuracy, there are many experts on TRF that know more about the technicalities of this.

[mussi]

What I just found out last week with my BLRO’s 3285 Movement is, it will lose about 10-12 seconds per day if I rest it Crown Up at night after work till morning.

And lose about 0 - 1 sec per day if i rest it Dial Up / Dial Down.

Since then, I rest it Dial Up / Dial Down every night.

May try resting Crown Down sometime and see if it affects the speed.


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[B.F. Pigeon]

I always lay it on its side, crown up, as I recall reading somewhere that this is the best position. No clue however on the why.

[sgwatchguy]

With lugs wide open

[cdubg21]

On your wrist

[mussi]

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

With lugs wide open

I like that

[SachaFrik]

Originally Posted by Texas4ever

I wear mine when I sleep...but when I do take mine off I just lay it flat on the table or counter etc....


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Same here!

[just1time]

I let my butler carry it for me all through the night.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Rolex50

Does it matter if you lie it down flat or on it’s side?
Since it’s not moving it wouldn’t seem to matter.
Thanks.

I am sure your watch will not know or care whatever position you lay your watch down.

[Ihatecheese]

There is no proper, but I try not to scratch my bedside wooden table, so have a leather tray.

[jimcameron]

I've never given it a thought in 35 years.

[Woody]

A technician at the RSC in London told me to place the watch crown down (so resting on the crown)......his rationale was that any wear would be to the crown (rather than to the non-crown side of the watch) which is often replaced at service etc. I have a 1680 which is pretty sensitive to positioning - if I place it crown down it will gain about 3-4 seconds overnight, whilst if I place it non-crown side down it will run +/- 0 seconds.......

[Token74]

Originally Posted by padi56

I am sure your watch will not know or care whatever position you lay your watch down.

I thought that the position in which you lay it down affects how the watch performs (albeit in a very minor way) in terms of going either fast or slow?

Or is this just a myth?

I don’t take mine off at night but curious to the actual answer to this.


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[Greg 59]

You should stroke it softly and then gently rest it's little case down onto a soft padded cushion. Smile sweetly and tell it a bedtime story (it helps if the subject matter is about good and evil watch brands and Rolex always win the day). Then kiss it oh so sweetly on the centre of the sapphire before smiling into its glistening dial and whispering "see you in the morning darling".

If that doesn't work and the little f#$&!r still loses time, chuck it in your sock drawer and shout, "choke on that you b-----d."

[aaronch]

I use one of these... Pretty nifty



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[SearChart]

There is no proper way.

[enjoythemusic]

Wear it while you sleep, my wife does it with her properly serviced circa 1990s DJ36 for many years and me with whatever timepiece is on my wrist. :)

Do you tend to flail a lot while sleeping?

[10klakes]

Originally Posted by aaronch

I use one of these... Pretty nifty



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+1 - love these watch stands.