Is it bad to keep adjusting the time?

[nickz999]

Okay, so I have a few watches that I rotate regularly.

As the watch run out of power reserve I need to change the time and date every time I'm going to wear it.

My 312 for example, I need to adjust the time 3-4x a week. Some of my watches are stubborn and using a winder won't do much.

In the long term, is it bad for the watch if keep readjusting the time?

Thx for the help guys.

*as a side note, my 312 have only 12 hours of power reserve. I don't know why.

 

[Luthier]

No.

 

[Z3BR4]

George speaks the truth.

Just follow the rules for certain movements (ie. 7750s especially)

Shouldn't cause problems.

 

[mysterio]

To be overly clear, no, there is no problem to adjust the time on a watch that you just wore from storage. There is a problem though, if you keep on adjusting the time on a watch that you've been wearing all the time.

As for the PR on the 312, you might want to get that watch looked at. It might need service.

 

[nauticatom]

what watches are stubborn?? i have all of my watches on a winder, Clockwise rotation, 1080turns per day, never have a problem with them. unless you have a bunch of smoked movements, the winders should be fine.

 

[adz25]

12hours power reserve is definitely off. Would get that checked out.

 

[tommy_boy]

Thanks to Orbita, here is a reference for which movements respond to which winder functions: http://orbita.com/2010_web/NEW/WatchDatabase.htm

There is a useful reference in the operating manual for your Acetimer brand winders, too, should you decide to buy one. I did. great value, IMHO.