Questions on servicing/maintenance
Around a month or so ago I bought this lovely Oris and I’m rather pleased with it. It was a fair price, has the full kit of two extra straps and box and papers and all. The watch has some minor scratches but that doesn’t bother me at all. The watch runs just fine. The winding feels fine. There is nothing broken about this watch.
I’m considering having the watch serviced though and solely on the idea that it was sold to its prior owner in 2016. Seems 8 years is a pretty reasonable service time. This watch has a Selita SW-200 inside.
So my questions for you are…
Is it time for servicing or do I wait until there is a problem?
For servicing should I go see an AD (Toppers Jewelry in CA) and work through them, potentially taking months but getting some official work done? Or should I go through my local San Francisco repair shop, Seregin’s?
Seregin’s will get the repair a lot faster but it may cost a bit more. I have had good experiences with Seregin’s in the past and I love the guy’s shop, giving him some business is always a good idea if only because I want him to stay around.
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If it ain't broke don't fix it. IMHO.
If it ain't broke don't fix it. IMHO.
I’m leaning that way too.
I’m leaning that way too.
It's not just the expense, it's the time away that hurts!
Lovely watch 😍👍🏻👍🏻
I would wait. It may have been only occasionally worn over the last 8 years. No need unless it’s having issues
Test its amplitude, power reserve and beat consistency (to run steadily at + or - X spd when held still in one position). If it runs fine, there is no need for servicing in my opinion.
As a former AD who used to do the occasional service, don’t touch it until it NEEDS service.
You can pay the $500 now or pay it in another two years when you notice actual, significant time deviation.
Also, I had that piece and I loved it.
8 years doesn’t matter if it feels fine just maybe demagnetize it and voila for now
Whether it's a house, car or watch one will need to assess preventative maintenance vs repair. Research will benefit that assessment but it's fairly unique for each situation. Sometimes one is less expensive in the long run than the other.
It's pretty cool that the watch is running well and I'm guessing you may have other bills you'd like to pay.
Don't go to the doctor if you aren't sick. My advice would be to have the gaskets changed (if you must) because they can start perishing after about ten years. The movement won't need any work done until you start seeing something wrong. I work on my own watches and I have learnt a lot from my town's watchmaker. Back in his day the idea of service intervals, at least in my town, wasn't really a thing. The customer brought in their watch when it was broken or started running poorly and generally being unreliable.
I’m leaning that way too.
Even then with an sw200 it's probably better (cheaper) to replace the movement rather than service it.
Don't go to the doctor if you aren't sick. My advice would be to have the gaskets changed (if you must) because they can start perishing after about ten years. The movement won't need any work done until you start seeing something wrong. I work on my own watches and I have learnt a lot from my town's watchmaker. Back in his day the idea of service intervals, at least in my town, wasn't really a thing. The customer brought in their watch when it was broken or started running poorly and generally being unreliable.
I think you’re right with the gaskets. I am concerned about water resistance for sure and this seems like the best bet. My local guy should be able to do that pretty quick too I bet. Good idea.
You can put new gaskets in it if you want to swim with it but that’s all I’d bother with and only if it could be done cheaply. Congrats on the great watch. Probably my favorite Oris.
You can put new gaskets in it if you want to swim with it but that’s all I’d bother with and only if it could be done cheaply. Congrats on the great watch. Probably my favorite Oris.
Thanks, I think this’ll be the plan.
I wait till it stops or there's something really off with my watch.
Just had my Speedmaster moon watch serviced after 10 years. I used it every day when I bought it so it had its fair share of knocks and scratches. It took 6 months and cost 1,000€. Came back looking like new though. The service centre recommended the next service in 2 years. I doubt I’ll follow that recommendation.