Just Like A Fine Automobile, Your Exquisite Mechanical Watch Also Craves Regular Maintenance

There is something deeply fascinating about a mechanical watch, regardless of whether it’s a modest Seiko or a more luxurious IWC. Defying our dependence on electricity, these almost self-sufficient time-keeping devices need little more than a winding to maintain a state of perpetual motion. Thanks to the magic of intricate metal gears, synthetic jewels, rubber gaskets, and springs, every tick and tock echoes with life. However, akin to all complex machines, mechanical watches too demand periodic maintenance.

The person qualified to undertake this delicate operation and the costs involved depend largely on the type of movement and its manufacturer. A simple and well-established ETA, Sellita, Miyota, or Seiko movement could be handled by most skilled watchmakers at a local repair centre. On the other hand, more complex movements boasting in-house chronographs, tourbillons, and perpetual calendars demand specialist or even brand-specific watchmakers, often at a heftier price tag.

Despite no existent concept of a ‘zero-maintenance’ mechanical watch, contemporary timepieces do necessitate less frequent care than their predecessors, thanks to advancements in the design and quality of components. Regardless of your watch’s complexity, regular maintenance ensures the long life and performance of your precious timepiece, making every tick and tock a testament to the time, skill, and care invested in its upkeep.