Lubrication is crucial for a mechanical watch to function properly. When we say how many diamonds in a watch, we mean how many red jewels there are in the movement's bridges. Generally speaking, the more diamonds, the better the movement.
Each jewel needs lubricant to minimize friction with the wheel and axle. Once the lubricant runs out, or deteriorates, the friction between the jewels and the wheel and axle increases dramatically, and the fine particles produced by dry friction can damage the movement, and deteriorated lubricant can seize the wheel system. Buy watches at goodluckwatch
Mechanical watch is running every minute and every second, take the vibration frequency of 28800 as an example, ticking 345600 times a day, vibrating 120 million times a year, what is the concept of 120 million times? What is the concept of one hundred and twenty million times? With a normal person's stride of 0.65 meters, one hundred and twenty million steps can walk around the earth twice. In other words, if your watch can walk, it can walk along the equator twice a year.
As the saying goes, water drips over a stone, and when it runs more than 120 million times a year, poor lubrication can lead to wear and tear on the movement.
How often does a mechanical watch need to be serviced?
The absolute majority of brands now recommend two to five years for maintenance, with different brands and models having different maintenance periods. For example, Patek Philippe recommends two years for maintenance, and Rolex sports models recommend five years. This is not a mandatory period and should be understood as an optimal maintenance time. In addition, I emphasize again and again that after three years of use, the waterproof ring of the watch will begin to age, and the waterproof performance will be discounted, and the maintenance will also include doing the waterproofing again!