More Automatic Queries

[falcon4311]

Ok, since I am not fully edjumacated on automatic watches I have another question. I understand that when you first get an automatic watch it will run fast and then slow and eventually it settles down and usually runs fast. I have had my 3824 for a couple weeks and what is happening is it will run fast and then slow but it is within a few hours where it will gain 5 seconds and then a few hours later it will be -4 seconds. How long does it take for the watch to settle down? I have to be able to tell the watchmaker here if it is running fast and how many seconds does it gain per day in order for him to regulate the time. But with it being so sporadic I have no way of answering that question. Do I have to wait a little longer before it settles into its own routine? I thought 2 weeks would have been long enough.

[boscoe]

Falcon, you are obsessive. And I mean that in a good way.
"Break-in" is a myth according to some, but conventional wisdom says it can take as long as six weeks.
Who knows?
Enjoy your watch - and don't fret so much!

[falcon4311]

Thanks for the enlightenment, and you are absolutely correct! I am obsessive, anal and impatient…lol. It’s in my nature. I will tell you that initially I was unsure about this watch because of its smaller size but I have grown to really love this watch! I guess I have to display a little tolerance and give the watch a chance to settle down.
Its amazing how you picked up on my impatient nature in such a short time on WTF, you are very insightful! Mind you everyone that knows me recognizes this to be true about me. I guess that means people can read me like a book.

[Triton]

Hey Falcon,my 3825 took about a month to calm down,it's acceptable now.

[Rusty]

falcon, time is relative. And an automatic movement is inconsistent because it is mechanical and not electronic. Embrace the inconsistency or get a quartz watch for accuracy to keep your LE Diamond Pro Diver company. Maybe together they will hatch a bunch of little lupahs. ;D

[falcon4311]

I have to say its nice being on a forum where everyone has a sense of humour. I guess I am so accustomed to my quartz watches and being accurate to 1 or 2 seconds per month. It takes a while to adjust to the inconsistencies that come along with automatic watches. Rusty I would love if my watches could hatch a bunch of Lupahs. I’d be rich!! At least you will know where to come for your Lupah needs and I will cut you a hot deal! Thanks Triton, I appreciate the help.

[13echo]

I grade the accuracy of any watch I have by synchronizing it and checking the accuracy 24 hours later with the same source. The Time.gov site is what I usually use. There may be a more accurate method, but, this to me make sense. Accuracy and good looks is what the 3824 is.

[two21b]

I have the 3294. I never did a formal test, but I casually observed that it kept better time after the first 4-5 weeks.