![]() This can’t be really measured at any time. The trouble is to determine if the lubrication is still in good condition. If the lubrication of the running parts is like it should be, there’s no direct mechanical contact between (metal) parts because of the lubricant film between them. If the lubrication of a mechanical watch is in good condition no wearing of components will occur due to the watch is simply running. Before going in-depth into technical detail, I would like to shed my personal light on it. I would be grateful if you could shine a light on this matter and help keep my precious collection with longer service intervals.Īs our reader already points out, this is a complex situation, or at least a situation were many different answers can be heard. On the other hand, wouldn’t constant running wear down the pinons on the wheels faster and shorten the life of the movement? Some say you need to keep the watch going always as it prevents drying out of lubricants and increase the longevity of the movement. I heard conflicting information about this. ![]() My question is if this starting and stopping would have a detrimental effect on the mechanism of the watches or are they better off, being given “rest” when they are in the safe. I wear all of them in a rotation but while they are waiting for their turn for wrist time, they stop. I have 2 Speedmasters which are manual winding and 5 automatic watches: a GMT, a Submariner, a Daytona, a Seamaster 300 and a Railmaster. I am a fan of Fratello Watches and I read your articles every day , being a watch enthusiast. Here’s the full original text of the reader’s question: He wears all watches in a rotation, and in short, as far as I understand, his question is: You Asked Us: Should I keep my watches running, or should I allow them some rest when I don’t wear them? Two hand winding, and five with automatic movements. One of our valued readers is lucky enough to owe no less than seven watches.
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