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Is there power reserve 'break-in' on new watches?

I just picked up the blue 39mm Longines Zulu GMT last week from my local AD. The watch is great, build quality excellent, and the winding mechanism is...
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commented on Sometime it's not about comfort ·

Dietrich has been posting again on IG as of late, so they may be considering a comeback.

commented on THE Longines Zulu Time thread ·

Happy birthday!

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commented on Is there power reserve 'break-in' on new watches? ·

Yes, last time I wound it ~80 times and it ran for 64 hours. So definitely an improvement. I haven't run another test (want to get some time on wrist, not just in my desk drawer), but am planning on trying it again after 100 winds.

commented on Is there power reserve 'break-in' on new watches? ·

I've just been winding it up and writing down the time I set it aside, and then check later to see what time/date it stopped at, which allows me to calculate how long it took.

commented on Is there power reserve 'break-in' on new watches? ·

Thanks! Great insight, I'll try that.

commented on Black Bay 58 Blue - discussion ·

My friend got one, and I think it looks so much better in person than in any online pics I've seen; in-person, the blue dial has a little more 'brilliance' to it but also slightly lighter in shade compared to pics. At first glance I thought he had gotten a blue sub. I couldn't keep my eyes off of his wrist. Had never been tempted to get one before then, but now I'm considering it for my next purchase.

commented on Watch boxes.. ·

Beautiful box. Mind sharing details on who makes it? I’m in the market for one. TY