a watch long time no use

Apr 20, 2017,21:11 PM
 

Lot of guys said if a watch wasn't used for a long time,it must be winded at least once each month.Most of them think the oil will be dry if not wind.Do you agree with them?Why?



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New synthetic oils

 
 By: watch-er : April 21st, 2017-14:44
dry up at the same rate whether the watch runs or not. With any mechanical device it is wise to move it internally periodically. New watches actually sit in dealer's cases for years, in many cases, with no issues.

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 By: amblin_xi : August 15th, 2017-09:03
Hairspring, is still largely made of metal ( except few silicon based ones), however light it might be is still subject to gravitational pull , so if left sitting idle for extended period of time, it can be VERY slightly pulled out of shape and affect acc... 

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 By: Hahaha : August 17th, 2017-15:18
Thanks for your reply!