Horological Meandering

... Or is it? If you own a car and you log a lot of miles on that car, then you know that car is going to need service. Eventually. Of course, the longer you put it off the worse it is for the car. And the pocket book. The same is true for watches, partic...  

You are also right on the impact of silicon " solutions " when it comes to service. The time is much longer than with a more classic solution. Now, only the Extreme Lab One used silicon and very technical and innovative solutions. The " II " had the rotor... 

... I believe the brand that pulls this off and can make it affordable is on to something. It would be an achievement comparable to Willy Wonka's Everlasting Gobstopper.

... But watches like the Extreme Lab tend to be extremely expensive.

... The wrong way. It's a lot of watch for $40,000 US. But not a lot of people can afford such a piece.

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But this brought up something I've not seen discussed in these pages. (Probably has been, but I'm a relative newcomer.) To wit: watch winders. I don't have time now to dig through my files (for I'm certain I saved it), but I read a very convincing short e... 

... With the leave it in the drawer approach. I used to keep my watches on a winder, but then realized I was just wearing them out. And it's correct, if you have a watch with a perpetual calendar complication, keeping the watch running is an imperative. S... 

As with most things, one learns slowly to trust oneself as one gets deeper into this interest. Very helpful. Thanks again. FH

... You have most certainly come to the right place.

Not sure I agree on the “drawer” approach. If it’s not running then the oils and lubricants may dry out and causing all kids of problems. That’s why I belief manual watches should be Lind on regular basis as well regardless if you wear them or not. On ano... 

I agree, once or twice per month will be enough but still has to be done

Good to hear this supported by your pros. Many thanks for all responses. FH

It would be an interesting thing to list all the ideal components for a service free watch. When you read George Daniels' books for example, nothing but a co-axial escapement would work. And you need to go Omega then (or Roger Smith). JLC used to make the... 

... Would be the conquering of unneeded and/or unwanted friction. Metal on metal is never a good solution, just ask those people who had hip replacement with the wrong device and are now living in constant discomfort... but I digress. It would not have to...