Many watch owners will eventually encounter common problems such as time deviation, random stopping, or intermittent running after wearing a mechanical watch for a period of time.A mechanical watch is composed of countless tiny and precise gear components. With long-term daily wear, the original lubricating oil inside the movement will gradually dry up, oxidize, and accumulate fine metal dust. Once the lubrication fails, the gears will produce excessive friction and slippage during operation. This is the main reason why mechanical watches start to run inaccurately or stop working suddenly.
Therefore, regular movement cleaning and oil servicing is extremely important for all mechanical watches.The entire watch servicing process is very meticulous and professional. The watchmaker will completely disassemble the entire watch, including the dial, hands, and every internal movement part. All components will be professionally cleaned to remove old oil stains, dirt, and metal debris. After thorough cleaning, new specialized watch oil will be reapplied precisely before reassembly and time calibration.This professional process must be done by an experienced watchmaker. It is never recommended to disassemble a watch by yourself. The internal parts are extremely tiny, and improper operation can easily damage gears, deform parts, or lose small screws, causing permanent damage to the watch.
For daily mechanical watches, it is generally recommended to perform a full oil service every three years. Regular maintenance can effectively restore the watch’s original running condition and greatly extend its service life. During the maintenance process, the watchmaker will also inspect all wearing parts and replace aging or damaged gears and components in time to avoid minor problems turning into major movement failures.
Many watch collectors have a misunderstanding that watch brands or factories provide free oil maintenance. In fact, neither original watches nor replica watches include free movement servicing.Oil servicing is a highly complex, manual, one-on-one professional job. Every step requires professional technology, time cost and labor cost. For this reason, official factories and after-sales institutions all charge separately for watch oil maintenance.
To sum up: oil servicing is equivalent to a thorough overhaul for the mechanical movement. Proper maintenance keeps the watch running stable, accurate, and durable for many years.
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