Reserve Power Question?

[Capper]

Hello, I'm new to the forum and new to luxury watches. About 4 weeks ago I purchased a Carrera Twin Time (calibre 7). I love the watch. I have been wearing it all through the work week. I'm fairly active (walking around and stuff like that). I give the watch a good wind at the beginning of the week and wear it all week long. I notice that when I take it off on Friday evenings I only get about 29 hours before the watch stops. Everything I read says to expect 42-46 hours depending on execution. So, I'm wondering if it is likely just me or if there may be a problem with the watch. I notice it runs about 5 seconds slow over the day (which I thought was OK). So, I'm wondering if I should be concerned and have the watch serviced or just chalk it up to my execution? Also, wondering if anybody has any opinions on the twin time? I know it isn't COSC or chronograph but to me the quality is very high and it is a beautiful watch. Any thoughts?

 

[Calibre11]

Hi @Capper you've made a good choice- congrats.

If the watch was fully wound, then I agree that 29 hours wouldn't be right- I'd take it back and get it checked. I'm sure that the first response that you'll get will be that the watch isn't fully charged when you take it off on a Friday. Try giving it a full wind on a Friday, rather than at the beginning of the week, and see whether that gets you beyond 29 hours.

5 seconds slow per day is about right. COSC standards are -3/ +6 average over 15 days...so you're close to that range.

If you've got some photos, would love to see them!

 

[Capper]

Thanks for the reply! I'll try what you suggested on Friday at the end of the week. I must say, I truly love my twin time. With family 6 time zones away it sure comes in handy too. I did look at a number of luxury watches and must say that I find the Tag Heuer lines combine the best of style and quality. I am already looking for which one I want next... Maybe Aquaracer...