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I feel predicting service intervals for watches, solely on the life of "watch oil", is too absolute. There are many watch oils used in watch repair all with varied properties. On top of the extensive list of oils are contributing factors to service life. ...  

...this was one of the most informative and useful posts in recent memory. Many, many thanks. Keep them coming! Cheers, pplater.

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thanks for the amazing work, this is a very helpful and informative post. Welcome here ! Jeff

Indeed, when we speak about a perfect finish, we should avoid your macro pics..LOL Seriously a big thank for your post, as the question of servicing a watch is a recurrent question, and now, we know and understand why and when the service is to be made. B... 

Nicolas, All I can say is 2 materials of the same hardness will wear each other out. The new manufacturing process' produce a better surface finish which will help reduce friction, for how long I do not now. I will leave that to those that have the experi... 

During normal (standard) service, I suppose they control movement and waterproofness. Did they change oil EVERY TIME (systematically) or only if specify by owner or requested by their examination? Did they dismantle (take to pieces) all the movement at ea... 

Patrickh During normal (standard) service, I suppose they control movement and waterproofness. It is the standard practice for watches to be tested for performance and water-resistance before shipping out but sometimes things can fall through the cracks. ... 

for taking timeout to share this comprehensive analysis of "recommended service intervals" so well explained and supported by illuminating photos any lay person can grasp. I'm impressed with the coverage of a subject so important yet least understood by o... 

All that being said, I have a Maual wind Patek Philippe 5004 Sealed In Plastic Sealed In Box in the Safe Depost box going on 2 years obviously untouched, unwound etc. I would assume temperature is ideal as we are in Coastal California. Does a watch like t... 

If you are keeping watches for investment, are they remaining in the sealed never opened plastic? If so, I do not think they need to be serviced. If they are being used this is another issue. If you get your watches out of the safety deposit box and wind ...  

Thank You, it is sealed in plastic & box is sealed also. No problem for moisture. Patek told me that it may need servicing after 5 years or so because the oil could dry up but I don't see how if it is or never has run.

Very kind of you to share your knowledge with us - Thank you!

Fantastic article!! Great pictures! somon

Thank You and I had a good laugh when I read: " because watchmakers are over paid grease monkeys. The truth in this can be found by the luxurious lifestyle bench watchmakers enjoy. Only champagne and caviar at morning tea for me!" S