Thanks all for your reassurances. I feel better about my purchase.

But I have another question. Last night before going to bed I realized that my Autavia had stopped. I wound it and it started up again. I just checked the time, and realized that it stopped again this morning at 10:35. I tried to start the chrono, but it wouldn't work. It also feels like it is completely wound and i haven't wound it since last night.

I bought the watch from a jewelery store and they gave it a one year warranty. I will take it back for them to send it out and have their watchmaker fix it. Their watchmaker has his own shop - he doesn't work directly for the jeweler.

Before I do that, does anyone have any other suggestions? Is the 7734 movement something I should be concerned about having just any watchmaker work on?

My other mechanical watches are automatic - this is my first manual. How long should an Autavia last between winds? My other watches will last about two days without wearing them before they stop.

cheers,
Phil