Reply With QuoteDepends on its power reserve. Every watch is slight different...
Quick question...
How long should a Auto run on for once put down ??
I just picked an old seiko up that managed 23 hrs before it stopped.
I thought that was pretty good tbh...
Your thoughts..
cheers SPEEDY :wink:
Depends on its power reserve. Every watch is slight different...
But do they Deteriorate with age ??Originally Posted by esm
It seems ok to me, if a little low on capacity.
For example a Daytona has a power reserve of:
72 hours telling the time only,
44 hours with chronograph running
My PRS14 will usually (just) make it past the 40 hour mark
Don't forget, when you put it down, it may not be fully wound...
It really depends on how much activity it has been through in the hours before it is put down.
23 hours should be a bit low if it was fully wound before.
Here's a related follow-up question...
Without simply resorting to a bit of hand winding, how do you know how fully wound an automatic watch is?
By looking at it's power reserve indicator...if it has one :lol:
Otherwise, you can't tell by just seeing it run...
A newish watch, fully wound should usually run for 40+ hours.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Without an indicator you can't. With hand winding, auto's have overwind protection. So wind it up and find out.
They can.But do they Deteriorate with age ??
If the mainspring takes a set the power reserve will drop.
But, that take years, even longer with "white alloy" mainsprings.....
My seadweller and Chronomat do around 35 hrs and are both over 10 yrs old.
Not sure on my ' 68 Snowflake as its getting a lot of wrist time now.
:D
23 hours is okay for a vintage watch but a service is probably overdue.
I got about 55 Hours out of My Zeno Orange Diver.
My Seiko has 42 power reserve but runs only 20 h. I donīt know why?
What model Seiko is it?
Mod. SKX... Planet Monster by Yobokies
What model Seiko is it?
I always put my SKX007 on a winder and i get 40 + ish hours power reserve regular, maybe you should try that? but failing that i wouldnt be sure why your not getting a full power reserve.
Mod. SKX... Planet Monster by Yobokies
What model Seiko is it?
I donīt have winder now. I have one on my hand always so I donīt know where is a problem. Is possible that movement is "dry" ?
I always put my SKX007 on a winder and i get 40 + ish hours power reserve regular, maybe you should try that? but failing that i wouldnt be sure why your not getting a full power reserve.
Mod. SKX... Planet Monster by Yobokies
What model Seiko is it?
Maybe if you are just wearing on ur wrist, your not giving it enough movement to fully wind it, i have had this experience with my Seiko before.
I donīt have winder now. I have one on my hand always so I donīt know where is a problem. Is possible that movement is "dry" ?
I always put my SKX007 on a winder and i get 40 + ish hours power reserve regular, maybe you should try that? but failing that i wouldnt be sure why your not getting a full power reserve.
Mod. SKX... Planet Monster by Yobokies
What model Seiko is it?
So the best solution is winder I think :)
[quote="SSK007"]Maybe if you are just wearing on ur wrist, your not giving it enough movement to fully wind it, i have had this experience with my Seiko before.
Yep i would for for that :)
So the best solution is winder I think :)
Thanks for your help:)
Yep i would for for that :)
So the best solution is winder I think :)
Mine usually run for 2-3 days I think! Not sure I never have them off long enough
RIAC
Nice reserve that is :D , longest ive had is my Speedy Auto thats gone for about 2 days while i was wearing it consistently
They do perform better depending on how much they have been worn or wound prior to leaving them though, Ive never been dull enough to work out the pattern
RIAC
Its all to much to work out isn't it so long as it goes then am fine lol :P
Most should last around 40hrs on a full charge.
Seems to be about the norm doesn't it..
Prompted by this thread I've been testing my watches - the results so far:-
Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 = 48 hours
Damasko DC67 = 60 hours
Orfina Porsche Design Chronograph (Lemania 5100) = 43 hours
Autavia 11630MH = 54 hours
Bulova Marine Star = 48 hours
Autavia 2446C= 48 hours
Seiko Marine Master 300 = 57 hours
Doxa 750T GMT = 49 hours
Autavia 11630*GMT = 54 hours
These are the times taken from fully wound to the watches stopping as indicated by the watches themselves. Obviously they would have been running slowly for the last few hours so the results are not entirely accurate, but still - I'm well impressed with several of the older pieces in particular. The 2446C is a 42 year old watch :shock:
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Interesting stuff Andy and demonstrates that there is no single answer to this question.
Depends on the watch mechanics for a start. Panerai do a 240 hour reserve auto movement. Most manufacturers aim for 40 plus hours, which is useful because in practical terms that means you can leave it off for an entire day (taking it off before bed and putting it back on the morning after next.)
As movements age the apparent reserve might deteriorate, partly due to winding issues (old rotors etc) and partly due to things like mainsprings getting knackered.
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