Dear forum members, I have a somewhat peculiar technical question that I thought I'd ask in this section, as I've seen many people with technical expertise specifically in this 'vintage corner' of the boards. I'd like to start by saying that I did in fact use the search function first, but was unable to find an answer, presumably because I'm having difficulty articulating my question. Here goes. Can it be mechanically harmful for an (automatic or hand-wound) movement to stop the chronograph at a given position, but not reset it, and leave it in that position for an extended period? To illustrate: let's say you'd like your 861 chronograph hands to all point downwards. You'd activate the chrono pusher, let it tock away for 6 hours, 15 minutes and 30 seconds, push stop, don't reset, and subsequently "never" touch any chrono pusher again. Does this / could this screw something up internally? Thanks!
I like the chrono seconds hand to be always stopped at 7min marker in my speedmaster, to see the omega logo on the dial, and as I was told, there's not mechanical problem doing this.
I too would like to see the Omega logo on my Speedmaster dial, but there' no good place to put the hand that doesn't look silly.
The reason I'm asking is actually the Seamaster Apnea (dark dial). By default, the dots are red but if I wait (exactly) 7 minutes, they're all black, which makes for a nice change of look. I just wonder if I damage anything by doing this for an extender period (and even storing it like that).
I like the model name on these, Apnea which means "a temporary stopping of breathing" Sorry to hijack your thread
This question has been asked before - the answer is the same - no harm done to stop the chronograph and not reset it. Cheers, Al
Where do people have there chrono hands stopped. I've not thought about this. Pic would be good......
There is one, particular vintage chrono design that resolves this issue beautifully. Can't reveal it, though, as it could turn into a thread hijack, and prices could go up.
Now we've been given the all clear to hijack, talk to me of the Apnea... Looks lovely, what's it like to live with?
Ah, but you misunderstand, good sir. The only apnea I currently have is the sleep apnea my wife berates me for. The one in the picture is currently up for auction, and I'm seriously considering it. It's such a cool, quirky watch and I believe I could source it for less than the price of, say, a 2254 in comparable condition. Hooray for impopular watches!
Ahhhh! I keep eyeing them up but the prices are all over the place... Good luck and may your bid be a winning one.
I'm guilty of this I'm glad someone asked the question--I wouldn't have thought to ask it. Good to know that the thing I was previously not worried about is actually safe to continue doing.
When I think about it and look at my watch, I activate the chrono and park it at about the 7 minute mark.