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Offline takashi78

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What do you use your chrono for?
« on: October 14, 2009, 11:21:44 AM »
Lets be honest we all like chrono watches coz they look "cool" and good.
But i think alot of us has little to no use for the chrono function.
I confess i have practically no use for the chrono function on my watch except for aesthetic purposes.
I have 2 one is a Tissot V8 and the other an Omega Moonwatch.

The Tissot was a gift from my dad on my graduation and the moonwatch is just such an iconic watch and i love the looks of it.

I usually tend to favor more simple dials.

So what are others opinion?
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Offline Scott C.

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2009, 11:36:57 AM »
Personally, chrono function is not really a need for me or i really don't need a chrono function...

i tries my very best to use it in the following occasions:-
1) time how long my gf take to make up her mind which clothes to wear...then i can report to her that's how long i have been waited exactly...but when she's done, i usually don't say anything and "move on"...

2) time how long it take from one place to another...so that i can answer some question like "how far from your house to here?"...but the problem is, i always forgot to stop the chrono even when i've arrived...

3) time how long i have been waiting for my friend (only if i'm on time  ;D)...so that i can answer the question like "how long have you been waiting?"....but, usually i will say "just a while" regardless how long the chrono has been ticking...

All in all, i don't really put good used on the chorno, the actual usage of the chrono is to calculate how long (how much time) it take for an object travel from one place to another place with a constant speed, right? Non of the above making sense (to me)...hahahhaha

I think i don't really need a chrono watch anywhere ;) Just for the style really i think and maybe have something to play (the start and stop) with when i'm bore......  :HammerHead:


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Scott



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Offline David_cheong

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2009, 01:12:37 PM »
I used to time my walk / jog - mins per lap round the field. But then, since my 'speedy' developed some mechanical issue, I have 'returned' the reduced speedy to its shop. Too bad, now I missed it.

I still have my the other chrono, but then it isn't the same
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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2009, 10:19:31 PM »
chrono for you to admire the micro mechanical engineering...
chrono for you to show your fren with no chrono.... SEE u press this it runs... and U can stop it to take the total time... press this to reset!
chrono for making the dial more lively...
chrono for those who cant afford for more complex function....
chrono for a man who not in sport but feel sporty...
chrono for a man to drive slowly but had a speedy...
chrono for you play your watch when u r sitting in your toilet while waiting...
chrono for you to play with in the boring meeting...
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Offline Nick M

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2009, 08:10:39 AM »
LOL!!! That about sums up why I need a chrono!
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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2009, 08:18:47 AM »
I did use the chrono function in my work, but i think not more then 10 times a year  :laugh:
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Offline David_cheong

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2009, 09:04:57 AM »
Hi

Anybody noticed that the COSC tends to fluctuate, i.e slow down by a few seconds after operating the sub dial.
At the end of the day, your chrono would be 'slow' for a several seconds?.

Comments on this?

DC
« Last Edit: October 15, 2009, 10:30:51 AM by David_cheong »
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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2009, 09:15:33 AM »
Quote from: David_cheong on October 15, 2009, 09:04:57 AM
At the end of the day, your chrono would be 'slow' for a several seconds?.

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Loss in amplitude is a challenge for chronograph movements. Some are well implemented that the loss does not result in slowness.

No issue with my IWC so far. Spot on despite the chrono being on.
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Offline N79KL

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2009, 09:40:14 AM »
Quote from: takashi78 on October 14, 2009, 11:21:44 AM
Lets be honest we all like chrono watches coz they look "cool" and good.
But i think alot of us has little to no use for the chrono function.
I confess i have practically no use for the chrono function on my watch except for aesthetic purposes.
I have 2 one is a Tissot V8 and the other an Omega Moonwatch.

The Tissot was a gift from my dad on my graduation and the moonwatch is just such an iconic watch and i love the looks of it.

I usually tend to favor more simple dials.

So what are others opinion?

Not all. I dont care for it and I prefer the simpler dials.



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Offline David_cheong

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2009, 10:36:12 AM »
One of the reasons, why I returned my speedy (reduced). Hope not all speedys (slowness) are the same?

DC
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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2009, 10:59:18 AM »
Quote from: David_cheong on October 15, 2009, 09:04:57 AM
Hi

Anybody noticed that the COSC tends to fluctuate, i.e slow down by a few seconds after operating the sub dial.
At the end of the day, your chrono would be 'slow' for a several seconds?.

Comments on this?

DC


i did asked and studied on this...
but most watchmaker said it wont slow down the watch even the chrono running together!
the reason is the force / power from the barrel is strong enough to push all all this through....
the control is still at balance....
7750 no problem with that....
lemania 5100 no problem with that...
i do not know other design will affect it...


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Offline takashi78

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2009, 11:31:07 AM »
Quote from: David_cheong on October 15, 2009, 10:36:12 AM
One of the reasons, why I returned my speedy (reduced). Hope not all speedys (slowness) are the same?

DC

Hmmm interesting David, maybe i will try and time mine and see what happends.
As it stands mine is about -8sec per day.
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Offline mrYong

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2009, 12:02:17 PM »
i love chrono too. it is fun while play with start / stop of the choro.

however i kinda feel boring with 7750 movement. it is nothing wrong with 7750 however it just too many of them.  :Laughing_on_floor:
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Offline chrisyen

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2009, 05:09:33 PM »
Quote from: mrYong on October 15, 2009, 12:02:17 PM
i love chrono too. it is fun while play with start / stop of the choro.

however i kinda feel boring with 7750 movement. it is nothing wrong with 7750 however it just too many of them.  :Laughing_on_floor:

fren,
u got your flyback chrono now!
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Offline mrYong

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2009, 06:36:23 PM »
Quote from: yenfoolun on October 15, 2009, 05:09:33 PM
Quote from: mrYong on October 15, 2009, 12:02:17 PM
i love chrono too. it is fun while play with start / stop of the choro.

however i kinda feel boring with 7750 movement. it is nothing wrong with 7750 however it just too many of them.  :Laughing_on_floor:

fren,
u got your flyback chrono now!

hi chris,

thank you for everything. it is my pleasure dealing with you. can't wait till it land on my wrist. few more week to go before i will have that chance.  :Blue:

yong

PS: btw any1 of you can think of the best way to play with 30 minute flyback chrono to prevent me from flip it over and stare stupidly at the movement.  :Laughing_on_floor:
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Offline lilpronaz

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2009, 07:01:00 PM »
Quote from: mrYong on October 15, 2009, 12:02:17 PM
however i kinda feel boring with 7750 movement. it is nothing wrong with 7750 however it just too many of them.  :Laughing_on_floor:

That's because 7750 is the best mass produced chrono available in the market. Robust and easy to be modified.
If you are bored with 7750, it's time to upgrade to a Lange Datograph or JLC Doumetre. These are definately two of the best chrono in the market.
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Offline mrYong

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #16 on: October 16, 2009, 08:26:22 AM »
Quote from: lilpronaz on October 15, 2009, 07:01:00 PM
Quote from: mrYong on October 15, 2009, 12:02:17 PM
however i kinda feel boring with 7750 movement. it is nothing wrong with 7750 however it just too many of them.  :Laughing_on_floor:

That's because 7750 is the best mass produced chrono available in the market. Robust and easy to be modified.
If you are bored with 7750, it's time to upgrade to a Lange Datograph or JLC Doumetre. These are definately two of the best chrono in the market.

I would love to do so however my wallet complain me like hell  :Laughing_on_floor:

btw a flyback chrono I just got yesterday would help relief me of the 7750 sickness. will take some photos to share when the watch arrive me.
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Offline lilpronaz

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #17 on: October 16, 2009, 09:56:44 AM »
Quote from: mrYong on October 16, 2009, 08:26:22 AM
btw a flyback chrono I just got yesterday would help relief me of the 7750 sickness. will take some photos to share when the watch arrive me.

Looking forward to pics of the movement. Flyback mechanism is always intriguing. BTW, is it German or Swiss?
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Offline chrisyen

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #18 on: October 16, 2009, 10:20:41 AM »
this 1 lah
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Offline mrYong

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #19 on: October 16, 2009, 06:25:05 PM »
Quote from: yenfoolun on October 16, 2009, 10:20:41 AM
this 1 lah


thank you chris for the picture.

can't wait to get a hand on it....  :Jumping: :Jumping: :Jumping:
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Offline Cocas

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #20 on: September 18, 2016, 08:04:59 AM »
Quote from: takashi78 on October 14, 2009, 11:21:44 AM
Lets be honest we all like chrono watches coz they look "cool" and good.
But i think alot of us has little to no use for the chrono function.
I confess i have practically no use for the chrono function on my watch except for aesthetic purposes.
I have 2 one is a Tissot V8 and the other an Omega Moonwatch.

The Tissot was a gift from my dad on my graduation and the moonwatch is just such an iconic watch and i love the looks of it.

I usually tend to favor more simple dials.

So what are others opinion?

Me too. I don't use chronograph function so I don't buy chronograph watch.

The only chronograph watch that I have is a gift .

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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #21 on: September 18, 2016, 01:45:23 PM »
I have to admit this..i never use the chrono function on my chrono watch..i buy it for the sake of i wanna own one chrono piece in my collection..lol!


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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #22 on: September 18, 2016, 05:28:54 PM »
I use mine for boiling eggs.


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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #23 on: September 20, 2016, 06:52:44 AM »
I use for parking time at expensive parking rate !
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Re: What do you use your chrono for?
« Reply #24 on: September 20, 2016, 07:29:32 AM »


Cycling


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