How Often Should You Service Your Luxury Watch?
Owning a luxury watch, whether it’s a Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, or another high-end brand, is a commitment to style, precision, and craftsmanship. However, to ensure that your timepiece maintains its value and performance over the years, it requires regular maintenance. But how often should you actually service your luxury watch? In this post, we’ll explain the recommended service intervals for luxury watches, why servicing is crucial, and what you can expect during a professional watch service.
Why Regular Servicing is Important:
Your luxury watch is an intricate mechanical masterpiece, often made up of hundreds of small parts that work in harmony. Over time, the lubricants inside the movement dry out, leading to friction between moving parts. Without regular servicing, this wear and tear can cause irreparable damage to the internal components, leading to costly repairs—or worse, permanent damage to your watch.
Additionally, if your watch is used for diving or water sports, the gaskets that ensure its water resistance may degrade over time, allowing moisture to enter the case. This can damage both the movement and the dial, especially in a high-humidity environment. Regular service ensures these gaskets are replaced, protecting your timepiece from water damage.
How Often Should You Service a Luxury Watch?
Most luxury watch manufacturers recommend servicing your watch every 3 to 5 years. However, this interval can depend on several factors:
- Type of Watch: Automatic and manual watches often require more frequent servicing due to their mechanical nature, while quartz watches generally require less frequent attention, apart from regular battery changes.
- Water Resistance: If you frequently use your watch in water, you should have the gaskets and seals checked annually to maintain water resistance.
- Usage: Watches that are worn daily may need more frequent service compared to those that are part of a collection and only worn occasionally.
What Happens During a Service?
During a standard luxury watch service, the watch is completely disassembled by a trained professional. The movement is taken apart, cleaned, and inspected for any worn or damaged components. These parts are either repaired or replaced, and the movement is then reassembled and lubricated with fresh oils. The watch is then recalibrated to ensure accuracy and tested for several days to ensure everything is working perfectly. Finally, the case and bracelet are polished, and the water resistance is tested before the watch is returned to the customer.
Regular servicing of your luxury watch is crucial for ensuring its longevity, maintaining its value, and preserving its precision. Whether you wear your luxury timepiece daily or save it for special occasions, scheduling a service every 3 to 5 years is the best way to protect your investment.
Contact Sangamon Watches Repair Center today to schedule your luxury watch service and ensure your timepiece stays in perfect condition for years to come.