Why Mechanical Watches Run Differently Depending on Position
Someone on a watch forum once described noticing his freshly regulated Seiko losing a second a day when left face-down…
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Watch Maintenance Kit
Why Vintage Watches Lose Accuracy Over Time
A collector I know has a 1960s Omega that used to run within a couple of seconds a day, back…
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Why Gold Watch Cases Age and Wear So Differently From Steel
A jeweler once let me compare two nearly identical vintage watches side by side, one in solid 18k gold, one…
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How to Tell If a Watch Has Been Serviced Recently
Someone I know bought a "recently serviced" vintage Waltham off eBay, based entirely on the seller's word. Six months later…
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Luxury Watch Movement Overhaul: 8 Things Most Owners Never Know
"Understanding what a luxury watch movement overhaul actually involves prevents you from overpaying for unnecessary service — or worse, delaying…
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