The things we learn about ourselves: I’m not a chronograph guy
Several years ago I bought three quartz chronos. I liked their look and feel, I was temporarily infatuated with panda dials in particular, and I also had vague aspirations of timing something (Morning eggs? Commute times?) with them. Watch complications demand to be used, IMHO.
Alas, one of the things I’ve subsequently learned about myself is that I am simply not a chronograph guy. I say this with some regret: I wish the complication excited me more than it does, and that it brought me as much joy as it brings so many of you. But I have now conceded that this is a lost cause, and that my love for the Speedy and its countless cousins will always be a lesser one. Perhaps letting go is a necessary part of moving forward.
I’ve decided to part ways with all chronos. Two are already gone. The Gavox Roads limited edition in the picture will now follow (so do message me if you’re interested! It deserves an enthusiast home). Today I put on the watch for the last time, and it felt good to bid adieu.
Curious to hear what lessons others have learned on their journey.
I had the same experience with chronographs. At present, I wouldn’t buy another one as I find the dial too busy and can’t enjoy using the timers.
Same, I like the look of pandas but not pratical for me. I’d only consider the Seiko SSC813 but most likely not.
I learned that dive bezels and Chrono pushers are ridiculously satisfying on higher end watches and disappointing on high quality, but lower priced watches.
There was a period in my life when I bought nothing but chronographs but lately have become concerned with the expense of servicing my watches, a necessary expenditure but onerous when dealing with not just one or two but many. I was intrigued with a Zenith Chronomaster Sport model but my honest ad was not able to totally mitigate my concerns about future maintenance of the movement.
There was a period in my life when I bought nothing but chronographs but lately have become concerned with the expense of servicing my watches, a necessary expenditure but onerous when dealing with not just one or two but many. I was intrigued with a Zenith Chronomaster Sport model but my honest ad was not able to totally mitigate my concerns about future maintenance of the movement.
Yeah expected maintenance costs were one factor that turned me off mechanical chronos.
I’ve learned I’m into dress watches, but not practical for the summer seasons. Also, I learned when buying watches, buy watches that are versatile and not watches that are occasion watches.
I use my dive bezels for timing intermittently, it works fine.
I'm in a constant state of getting my watches wet, so extra holes in the case worry me.
I like a big sweeping second hand that always moves, and not just on rare occasions.
So, suffice to say, chronos were always a non starter for me and I also don't get why they are so popular. ️(But power to my chrono bretheren who love them🤝)
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