When Do I Need To Get An Automatic Watch Service?
Like any other decent watch your automatic watch will need servicing at some point in life, no ifs no buts it will need to be serviced to ensure it’s looked after to its full potential. It’s sometimes tricky to know when your watch is due a service especially if you have never owned one before.
There are hundreds of tiny pieces (parts) that make up your watch's movement. To keep your watches movement and time keeping as accurate as possible it’s important to have it serviced, your watch consists of jewels, levers and gears among lots of other things if they are not accurate or become damaged your timekeeping can become affected.
Getting your watches movement serviced is critical. This must be done regularly, the make and model of your watch will determine how and when your watch will need to be serviced. Quality also plays a big part in the watches service and history.
Signs Your Automatic Watch Needs A Service
Your Watch Becomes Less Accurate Or Loses Times
A massive tell tale sign your watch is due to be serviced is you may need to reset your time more regularly and it is either gaining or losing time. If your watch is functioning properly and the parts are working then your automatic watch should keep the time fine. But like anything else over time parts become damaged, crack or simply break due to wear and tear it’s possible that parts can dry out. Getting your automatic watch serviced ensures repairs or replacements are done.
Reduced Power Reserves
Automatic watches are powered by kinetic energy and not a battery, if you do not wear it on a regular basis the power reserve may be limited. If you don’t wear your watch for a short period of time and notice it has stopped this is a tell tale sign your watch may need to be serviced. If you wear your automatic watch regularly and there are no discrepancies with the accuracy of your watch's time then you can probably wear it a little longer before taking it for a service. It’s important you look out for signs your automatic watch needs to be serviced. Get it done as soon as possible to avoid complications in the future.
Movement Stops
The biggest sign that your automatic watch needs servicing is it stops working completely and the movement stops. If this happens then your watch has shown you all the signs you needed but you missed them or ignored them. Try and avoid this happening but sometimes it’s inevitable , if your watch stops then don’t panic or worry this can happen from time to time. Any professional certified watchmaker will work their magic and get your automatic watch moving again but be prepared to pay a little extra.
Is There Anything Else To Consider?
Automatic watches usually need servicing every 2-5 years depending on the quality, make and manufacturer and the usage. Oiling your automatic watch is usually included with your watches service, some watches need more oil than others so how often all depends. The cost of automatic services will again depend on the manufacturer and the cost of the movement and parts. During your watch service if the horologist notices any parts that need replacing then the cost of the service may increase.
Where Do I Get An Automatic Watch Services?
At Goldtime Watch Repairs, we offer automatic watch servicing for a range of designer watches such as Cartier, Rolex, Tag Heuer, Tudor and many more. No matter what type or model you have, we can service it for you. We offer a thorough servicing of automatic watches which is carried out inline with the original manufacturers instructions. Should any repairs be required, we can quote for the work and repair it for you before returning it once the automatic watch service is completed. A watch service will ensure your automatic watch is ticking like new once again.
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