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RazoRock · 11 February 2014, 03:56 AM

What causes a mechanical watch to need overhauling? Is it caused by the lubricants drying out and the watch running without properly lubrication, thus wearing parts?

If a mechanical watch is opened and lubed every year or two, would this prevent the costly 5-7 year service bills?

Thanks in advance for your guidance and opinions.

beshannon · 11 February 2014, 04:03 AM

Wear, debris, moisture, lack of lubrication, failed parts . . .

dlubix · 11 February 2014, 04:06 AM

Gaskets, mainspring...

kilyung · 11 February 2014, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RazoRock

If a mechanical watch is opened and lubed every year or two, would this prevent the costly 5-7 year service bills?

In order to properly oil a movement, you have to disassemble it. The labor involved is what is expensive.

wantonebad · 11 February 2014, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

In order to properly oil a movement, you have to disassemble it. The labor involved is what is expensive.

So opening the crown and spraying a little WD40 won't cut it?

cop414 · 11 February 2014, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

So opening the crown and spraying a little WD40 won't cut it?

Duuuoohhhh, Mark!!

Cc1966 · 11 February 2014, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

So opening the crown and spraying a little WD40 won't cut it?

Be nice!

RazoRock · 11 February 2014, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

In order to properly oil a movement, you have to disassemble it. The labor involved is what is expensive.

Thanks. I did not realize the entire movement had to be disassembled for the jewels to be oiled.

Thanks for the info.

shadowcaster · 11 February 2014, 05:59 AM

I've always wondered why Rolex lubes dry out in 5-7 years when my 45 yr old USAF Timex mechanical watch just keeps on ticking ?

iclick · 11 February 2014, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shadowcaster

I've always wondered why Rolex lubes dry out in 5-7 years when my 45 yr old USAF Timex mechanical watch just keeps on ticking ?

My $10 46-YO Timex is also still running with no service. It doesn't run very well, though, gaining a minute or two per day--and the Timegrapher display looks like popcorn when it's mounted.

iclick · 11 February 2014, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RazoRock

Thanks. I did not realize the entire movement had to be disassembled for the jewels to be oiled.

My GMT looked like this just before the ultrasonic cleaning phase, minus the case and bezel which are somewhere else.

strafer_kid · 11 February 2014, 06:42 AM

One of the niceties of owning a Rolex - gotta build in the servicing!

RazoRock · 11 February 2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by iclick

My GMT looked like this just before the ultrasonic cleaning phase, minus the case and bezel which are somewhere else.

Great visual! Thanks

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Originally Posted by strafer_kid

One of the niceties of owning a Rolex - gotta build in the servicing!

For me, i was also trying to avoid having my watch in for service for 4 to 6 weeks, bc it's my daily driver. I would happily spend $100 per year for a "while i wait" type of lube service, but in guessing that's not an option .

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11 February 2014, 03:56 AM	#1
RazoRock "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 19	Overhaul/Service question What causes a mechanical watch to need overhauling? Is it caused by the lubricants drying out and the watch running without properly lubrication, thus wearing parts? If a mechanical watch is opened and lubed every year or two, would this prevent the costly 5-7 year service bills? Thanks in advance for your guidance and opinions.

11 February 2014, 04:03 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Wear, debris, moisture, lack of lubrication, failed parts . . . __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

11 February 2014, 04:06 AM	#3
dlubix "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Marek Location: Czech Rep. Watch: OWG 14270 Posts: 228	Gaskets, mainspring... __________________ I know that my English is perfect

11 February 2014, 05:59 AM	#9
shadowcaster Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: Dix Hills., N.Y. Posts: 79	I've always wondered why Rolex lubes dry out in 5-7 years when my 45 yr old USAF Timex mechanical watch just keeps on ticking ?

11 February 2014, 06:42 AM	#12
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	One of the niceties of owning a Rolex - gotta build in the servicing!

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