Timergrapher discussion

This is a question that resonates with concerns of my own.

I do not need to check the accuracy of my ⌚ every day, but it seems that I need to donate an organ to a jeweler to ask them to run the ⌚ on their timegrapher and provide specific numbers.

I am tired of pandering to jewelers, but I have not bought one because these machines have a considerable footprint.

Time.gov and a few seconds to spare to set my watches to NIST time works for me.

For the home enthusiast, you have two basic models to choose from, the 1000 or the 1900. Don’t worry about the specific brand name on it, focus on the number.

If it isn’t obvious, the 1900s are more feature packed than the 1000s and have a color screen, but the 1000s are really all you need to check your accuracy.

I suppose if I found a deal on a 1900 and the prices were close, I would have purchased a 1900, but my 1000 is perfectly acceptable for checking and adjusting my watches.

I don't have one and likely never will. Just doesn't serve a purpose for my watch wearing. I feel like so many people nit-pick accuracy rather than enjoy the watch. Of course y9u can have both but I switch watches daily so I'll never notice if my watch is off significantly since I reset each one whenever I wear them.

If my watch is sweeping smoothly and my cellphone states 10:10 and my watch reads 10:09, 10:10 or 10:11. It's ACCURATE 😂 The performance is acceptable 🤙🏽

I would not check it everyday if I own one. I would like to check my timepieces accuracy from "time to time", no pun intended 😉. Check particularly the amplitude/beat rate that will give you clues if it time for servicing. Thanks!

I've been thinking the same thing! I'll probably buy one. Besides having a 6R Seiko Alpinist that needs regulating (that I'd use this for), I like the idea of keeping track of the amplitude and beat error routinely as a way to ascertain the health of the movement - especially over time.

So ya, I'm a physicist, so measuring and tracking this stuff is just personally interesting 😂

Thank you! Finally somebody gives me a strait constructive answer. I will be keep doing my research. Thanks again!

I concur 100 percent!

I like the topic also. I worked last year as a contractor for the U.S. Space Force. I was a satellite tracking operator and timing/synchronization is everything on that line of work. Thanks!

When did we , as watch lovers, become so obsessed?

I got my first watch in the early 60's and enjoyed every new watch acquired for the ensuing 50+ years without knowing WTF a "beat rate" or "amplitude" was. I much prefer being an enthusiast over being an amateur watchmaker.

Well, it's nice to be able to regulate your watches at home. Especially when movements have knobs for easy adjustments. But the upfront cost of having to buy a timegrapher is steep and you'd only break even after 6-10 movements regulated.

Thank you for serving, my friend!