Mechanical Watch Timegrapher - Blessing or Curse?

[@richardlocke7264]

I have one and use it to determine if a watch needs servicing.

[@robroberton2667]

FYI… Timegrapher works perfectly on a Seiko VH31b quartz mechatronic movement. It’s the first quartz movement I’ve owned that worked on a Timegrapher…. Useless but neat nonetheless.

[@Bonpu]

To me the greatest advantage of a timegrapher is: it entirely takes the stress out of buying budget watches. Mine allowed me to bring several poorly performing Seiko movements to chronometer accuracy in the first attempt. I don't concern myself with position error but rather determine the daily deviation under wearing conditions and correct the dial-down rate accordingly. Some say the regulation of cheap movements is unlikely to last but so far it did to me. Awesome!

[@watchify1775]

Thanks for the comment. I like your logic!

[@justmeeagainn]

Chronometer accuracy In the first attempt! Wow! You must be some kind of adjustment savant!

[@underthebus5801]

I’m curious what readings you would get (or anticipate getting) if you placed a quartz watch on the Timegrapher? Informative video. Thank you.

[@watchify1775]

Nothing comes up on the timegrapher at all when you put a quartz watch on it.

[@underthebus5801]

@@watchify1775 Ok. Thanks.

[@PinakiGupta82Appu]

I was also curious to know it.

[@johncolvin2561]

The timegrapher will work on manual wind watches too, if the watch ticks one can use a timegrapher on it.

[@watchify1775]

Very true. I updated video title. Thanks!

[@ccooper8785]

It is a blessing because it allows people to see how poorly most mechanical watches actually perform when they are not fully wound or are being moved into the less-favoured positions. You have to spend a lot (an understatement) to get a mechanical watch that out performs even the cheapest quartz watch.

[@watchify1775]

I don't think people buy affordable automatic watches with expectation it will match a quartz movements +/- 15 secs a month 😁

[@ericlechat719]

Just use the app. Done.