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: New poster here about to pick up a Planet Ocean Seamaster from a
: wholesaler in DC. I noticed that the chrono version indicates
: that it has small seconds. I understand that this means that the
: large seconds hand will only rotate if the chrono is actually
: running.

You are correct in this assumption.

: I actually greatly prefer the more visible larger seconds hand to
: indicate time vice a smaller hand. Is it possible to get the
: watch to do this other than synching the large seconds hand (and
: as a consequence, the whole chrono function) and running the
: chrono indefinitely?

Nope, and I am hard pressed to think of a mechanical chrono that uses the chrono hand as the second hand. The only way to get that look is to run the chrono continuously.

: Were I to do this, would it ruin the watch mechanism to continually
: run the chrono?

Ruin, no, but probably put unnecessary wear and decrease the service interval. Its built as a chrono for the watch to function as such, so some say let it run.
Heck, run it during the day and stop it in the evening to give it a break.

: Thanks for your help!

: Deacon