For those more movement-savvy than me...

[suddha]

A question: is it detrimental for a mechanical chronograph to be kept in a stopped position for a long period of time, while the watch remains wound and running? Seems to me, having the chrono module under tension wouldn't be good, as opposed to "at rest."

Thoughts? My wife likes her PO chrono's second hand off center (15 second mark).

[ElChingon7]

A question: is it detrimental for a mechanical chronograph to be kept in a stopped position for a long period of time, while the watch remains wound and running? Seems to me, having the chrono module under tension wouldn't be good, as opposed to "at rest."

Thoughts? My wife likes her PO chrono's second hand off center (15 second mark).

I'm no movement expert by any means. Keeping it stopped is the 'normal' mode. As I understand when it's running it is using more of the movement, sort of like a train pulling some extra cars. I don't think having it stopped is keeping anything under tension. I varied from keeping it running and not. Always in sync with the sub-second hand though.

A previous member could give you a much better answer, or you can always ask that Lysanderxiii fella at WUS. He's like a watch Wikipedia.

[polaco23]

ive heard its good to let them run every now and then. thats what i do, i have both auto and manual wind chronos.

But movements arnt made the same way as back in the day, they dont get "dry" like before, but most of the rumors have not changed.

My opinion? use your chrono now and again, but if your watch isnt 30 years old, i honestly dont think itll do much harm or good either way.

[DMB]

I have seen a lot of posts where members use the chrono hand as a date pointer. Especially on the Speedy. I've never heard anyone say it's bad.

[PoliMalaka]

I have seen a lot of posts where members use the chrono hand as a date pointer. Especially on the Speedy. I've never heard anyone say it's bad.

How does that work? I can see if it's the 1st through the 12th, but what about the 30th? Do tell!

[ElChingon7]

I have seen a lot of posts where members use the chrono hand as a date pointer. Especially on the Speedy. I've never heard anyone say it's bad.

How does that work? I can see if it's the 1st through the 12th, but what about the 30th? Do tell!

I believe he's referring to the Chrono seconds hand. In that case you just have to be quick with the start stop button, and of course remember to change it...

[PoliMalaka]

I have seen a lot of posts where members use the chrono hand as a date pointer. Especially on the Speedy. I've never heard anyone say it's bad.

How does that work? I can see if it's the 1st through the 12th, but what about the 30th? Do tell!

I believe he's referring to the Chrono seconds hand. In that case you just have to be quick with the start stop button, and of course remember to change it...

Hum... I see it now. Thanks!