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sinbad · 10 February 2007, 04:05 AM

I often think how soon I will need to send my Breitling & Rolex in for service. I am scared to send my watch in and have it return with more issues. I will probably wait 5-7 years mark and see how accurately time is being kept. If the watch exhibits being faster/slower than normal, I will send it in. Otherwise, I may decide to hold off on servicing longer. My dad gave me his Omega Seamaster Deville (purchased new around 1967 and worn by my grand father). He only serviced once a couple of years ago. Basically the watch had stopped many years ago and he left it in a drawer. When being serviced the watch only needed lubrication and exterior buffing - no parts needed. I will buying a new strap for it this weekend and start wearing it in rotation with my LV.

10 February 2007, 04:05 AM	#18
sinbad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 164	I often think how soon I will need to send my Breitling & Rolex in for service. I am scared to send my watch in and have it return with more issues. I will probably wait 5-7 years mark and see how accurately time is being kept. If the watch exhibits being faster/slower than normal, I will send it in. Otherwise, I may decide to hold off on servicing longer. My dad gave me his Omega Seamaster Deville (purchased new around 1967 and worn by my grand father). He only serviced once a couple of years ago. Basically the watch had stopped many years ago and he left it in a drawer. When being serviced the watch only needed lubrication and exterior buffing - no parts needed. I will buying a new strap for it this weekend and start wearing it in rotation with my LV.