Don't Own A Watch Without Watching This! Before It's Too Late, 9 Signs Your Watch Needs Service

[@Ashfielder]

I’ve been quite lucky with my watches’ mechanical reliabilities, I have a Seiko 5 which after a knock stopped working. I then accidentally knocked it again trying to get the case back off for an inspection and it started running again, and still does to this day. I suppose I’m a certified watchmaker now.

[@JudoP_slinging]

The Vostok method of servicing

[@JurasPriest]

Congratulation! You could already do the ebay checks of authenticity... LOL

[@TheGrenadier97]

LOL. I too have a Seiko 5 and judging by the line's reputation i believe it'll last a few decades. I compare the traditional 7S26 movement to the AK-47: dead simple, unrefined, not sophisticated but it took the advantages and experience of clever design decisions to be solid, reliable and easy to keep and replace.

[@jipke]

Classic! Just like the old day with those big, boxy television sets. If there was no signal you'd just give it a good smack, and problem solved.

[@andyrome316]

I used to have a TV like that, I found the best tool was a slipper.

[@ExpeditedProductions]

Absolutely fantastic topic, TGV. Everyone considers how much a service will cost and everyone thinks about how well a watch is keeping time, but there is far more to it than just that! Looking forward to hearing your thought and getting your advice. Thanks much! Onward and upward, my friend! Be well.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you my friend! 🙏🙏😎 O&U! Best regards, TGV

[@rcrdofjrdo]

Two great experiences to share: I own a SKX009 since the early 2000s. At the time I really liked watches, but didn't have a collection or knew too much about them, so I bought it thinking that automatic watches wouldn't need anything until they simply stopped working. 20 or so years later I know better and have other watches that go to get serviced, have warranties and so on. The SKX continues to run accurately without ever been opened. It's true I wear it less than I did at the start as I have other watches, but it's a testament to a great watch icon. Given its sentimental value, I will get its movement replaced when the time comes... The other great experience for me is Tissot. My dad gave me a Touch-II in early 2018 and it needed battery replacement earlier this year. I paid 50 GBP (I'm in the UK) for that. Sure it's expensive for a battery change, but the watch has special sensors so I didn't want to risk it. I was super happy as they did that, replaced all gaskets, buttons and crown and sent me a little note explaining that the watch has been on basic tests and passed ok so they assessed as the watch didn't need any other servicing or parts. They even send you a carrier pouch (now I use it for other watches on holiday) so that the watch is protected during the journey! Great service in my opinion, given that we're not talking about a super expensive watch or service itself.

[@George_Washington0855]

Love to see the mighty flighty out again. Quite a useful video as well. My local jewelers have been notoriously unreliable with getting things serviced, and doing any major operation includes either shipping my watch off or leaving my small town for a more reputable jeweler. Very posh!

[@triples4good]

A very important video. As an illustration of how important it is to find a reputable watch maker, many years ago I took an old chronograph to a local watch maker for repair. My father had given it to me and I wanted to get it in working order. The watchmaker said it wasn’t worth fixing. I kept the watch and a bout 3 years ago I sent the watch to Saltzman’s. They informed me that the movement was missing several key parts. Apparently, the original local watchmaker had taken a few parts out of it for whatever reason. It being and old Valjous movement it took Saltzman’s a few weeks to source the missing parts. They restored it back to it’s former glory. It now works like a charm. And….thanks to you Tristano for recommending Saltzman’s for my servicing. They will always get my business. As always I hope you and your family are well.

[@Jay-m2h7x]

Such an inspiration you are TGV I’m maturing and learning from your videos as we speak!

[@brunors1595]

Watchmakers are charging insane prices to service vintage watches, the other day I asked for a quote to service my UG Polerouter, and the watchmaker told me it would start at $1k without even seeing the watch. It was the same thing with my Rolex OP, they wanted to charge me $1450 just to change the crown tube and do the movement cleaning. The feeling I have is that many watchmakers are trying to take advantage of the hype that is going on with watches, which makes it hard to find a trustworthy watchmaker.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Fantastic show my friend! A great show addition to a channel full of important insights for watch enthusiasts at all times of their watch journey!

[@BlackWipeout]

Before buying a watch, always check if the services are easy to do in your area and especially at what price. My method is simple: if my watch loses more than 25 seconds a day, service time. Great video

[@morgan97475]

Great video, very informative. My 1955 Rolex Oyster Precision (inherited from dad) stopped working. Sent it in to a recommended watch repair firm & was told that the mainspring was broken. Replacing that plus a full service = $2600. But it's worth it....dad's watch after all.

[@pizza.doctor]

that seems a bit excessive, I can only presume many parts needed replacement. Wouldn't a Rolex Service have been cheaper or were you afraid they would polish it?

[@nintendokings]

$2600 sounds like a ripoff imo unless it needed many parts replaced

[@Kittyland123]

Thank you TGV so much for your wonderful suggestions!!! I think you are one of the best watch/horology/style/hunting channels out there that values your audience to a very high extent!!! Not many KZbinrs do this!! Stay healthy and well as always!! Nicholas🦖🦖🦖⏱⏱⏱🌊🌊🌊

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Nicolas, I deeply appreciate that. I am humbled and honored by your kind words, you sir, are a true gent! O&U! Best regards, TGV

[@richardtwyning]

Another brilliant one. My worst experience was with Ernest Jones jewellers in the UK. They tried to charge me £150 for a full service on my "Joe Biden" SEIKO 7T32-6N10. A year later after getting more into watches and watching Marc's brilliant "Watch & Learn" I decided to get myself the proper kit to open it myself. It really only did need a new battery. A SEIKO genuine battery cost me £3.50 and the kit was £18. Win win! The kit has paid for itself as I've used it again since to resize the bracelet on my Island Monster. Sorry to trouble you again TGV, I've checked the store, I still can't see the watch strap compass listed.

[@theurbangentry]

Good for you Richard! A family member had the same thing with a Cartier, she wanted the battery changed and they charged her an arm and a leg. Sorry about the store, I will check right now. Give me 5 mins and I will sort it, brb! Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@theurbangentry]

P.s. I re-added a whole bunch. Let me know if it shows up ok, it should be in the "essential watch accessories" section.

[@richardtwyning]

@@theurbangentry Searching Amazon paid off. Found the correct page now, thank you 👍🏻😃

[@pizza.doctor]

eventually even quartz movements need servicing, but you can get away with them running fine for decades (of course with the expected battery changes) until that happens

[@danielday7033]

A wee bit late for the comment. Let me just say that your intro before you begin to critique and evaluate a watch is nothing but pure art. 👌 🤙

[@indianasunsets5738]

Great vid, TGV! All good points that anyone spending hundreds or thousands if dollars should take to heart. My watchmaker who serviced all mine retired and there's not another within an hours drive of my rural home. Bummer!

[@jizzboxx9984]

I dropped an SNK809 on a concrete floor. Needed some regulation but lasted for years. Also dropped an issued CWC G10 similarly, but slogged on for years too. Real solid beaters.

[@mattys1467]

Sound advice as ever. Recently had one of my Ball watches fixed under warranty by the official UK service centre. A1 service, good communication and now safely back in the collection 👌

[@user-ei6nu1yp4n]

👆🎁🎁💯✔️

[@AndyHullMcPenguin]

Running fast is probably the first obvious clue that the watch needs servicing. As lubricants dry up, they become more sticky, and this causes the amplitude of the balance swing to lessen. This (counter-intuitively) almost always causes the rate to increase, rather than decrease. So if your watch is starting to gain, that is a sure sign that it is time to get it serviced. Another thing you might like to make a video about is storage. Simply flinging your expensive watch in the safe and expecting it to be happy is not a good idea. At the minimum, store it with a small desiccant pack, and make sure the storage space has a reasonably stable temperature and humidity level.

[@aravpanwar2431]

Hello from India TGV. Your channel has taught me so much and already bought my first mechanical watch for my 18th birthday. My birthday is yet to come...

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much for sharing that, it makes my day to hear that. Happy birthday in advance! Enjoy your first mechanical watch. Best regards, TGV

[@aravpanwar2431]

@@theurbangentry I had a need for a watch, and then came across your videos. It's been a heck of a journey.

[@garythomas3150]

I had a Christopher Ward leather strap tear slightly the first time I put it on. They had me send in a video showing it, and sent me a new one immediately, even though they maybe didn’t have to (the damage was at least partially user error). A++ service from CW!

[@pizza.doctor]

I don't think straps should tear due to user error unless the user uses scissors

[@garythomas3150]

@@pizza.doctor agreed, for sure. I pulled too hard on it, and the loop tore about a quarter of the way through.

[@frankdux6930]

Breitling service center, in Connecticut, did a great job on my 98 aerospace last year. First full service, new super quartz movement, full overhaul, came back a new watch!

[@UnholiestJedi]

Your content is always spot on, mostly free of controversy for controversy's sake and very helpful. Love it

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me. Best regards, TGV

[@thetruthhurts7500]

I recently bought a Panerai pam305 (2012) in Chicago for $5,500 A good price but it was beat up pretty bad (bezel scratched up and markers faded etc.) and definitely needed to be serviced. I took it to my local dealer and they had to send it to Panerai because it was their in-house movement. Took 6 weeks to get an estimate which was $4, 500 (complete overhaul ) I was shocked.....I wound up just getting the movement service and new bezel for $1,700 (which took another 3 months).

[@theurbangentry]

Jeeeeeeze, wow. Thank you for sharing that. It certainly has put Panerai in a different light for me. Excellent comment, sorry you had to experience that. Best regards, TGV

[@ddl5856]

@@theurbangentry Mr Urban Gentry - I’ve been considering a Navitimer for quite some time now. My biggest “issue” with paying around $9000 USD is the fact that, from everything I’ve read, other than washing your hands, you do NOT want to get a Navitimer wet. Not even in a swimming pool. A little frustrating as you’d figure for that amount of $$$, you should at LEAST be able to swim with it. The Superocean Heritage Chronograph, while not my first choice, seems more practical with regard to being able to wear it all the time. Had the Speedmaster for 15 years. Ran with it. Swam in swimming pools and would get in the water here at our Texas beaches. NEVER had an issue. Really really really really really want a Navitimer, but don’t want to have to worry about getting it wet. First world problems I know…

[@andrewhood9246]

TGV - great advice but a question for you, should I keep my automatics running all the time or is it ok to let them run down and then set them going again when I wear them? They each get worn at most once a week on rotation.

[@conorwhitworth5182]

Water will always find a way. Having also owned a rusty vintage vehicle it also applies! If a vintage watch has any metal pitting between the case back and the case you will never obtain an airtight fit. You need it to be squeaky clean connection between metal and gaskets. I would just add getting it pressure tested (and gaskets checked and greased) annually if used in water regularly and of course rinse in fresh water after going into salt water. Bezels will trap in salt crystals and all sorts of other nasties. Personally? I would use a G Shock for anything heavy duty and keep my vintage watches well away from water, but each to their own.

[@Omega34685]

Great points! No more cashmere for me! Seriously, very informative video. Also, I highly recommend finding a professional for your watch servicing as I have killed 2 Seiko divers trying to regulate the movement.

[@warrenfulwood2305]

Great introduction!!!!! I always learn a lot about watches viewing your channel. I am slowly but surely building my collection. Keep making fantastic videos.

[@FatherVampire]

Great episode, information and advice. Love it when you get back to what your channel does best: Provide us all with the great horological education and information us watch fans most need and appreciate. You... are the primary reason I became so fascinated and enamored with mechanical watches. Thanks yet again for another great episode!

Superlative video. I have been collecting watches for more than 70 years ( I am old) and you are right. Wish were any watchmaker in my huge zone. All are dead or into their 90´s so when a watch stops it remains like that forever or people throw them away. I have rescued dozens from boxes in trashes. More than 100 mechanical watches resting, from Omega, Tissot, Lango, GP, Breitling, Hanhart to Midos...(not to mention Seikos and Orients). Fun thing: ALL my watches run but it is bad to use them after 30 /70 years resting. Europe is good. Abrazos, desde la gélida Patagonia, Argentina with -20 C. Grazie.

[@mattcameron9349]

Hi TGV! I always have a bit of a dilemma when it comes to servicing, as my watch collection is at a lower price-point and are a mixture of 7S26, NH35, NH36 and 4R36 movements. My oldest watch (SKX009) is over 20 years old and still keeping great time, but when I asked for a service quote they invariably advise replacement/upgrade of the movement rather than a strip/service. I guess I should be delighted that movements are so cheap and so well built, but the thought of replacement seems incredibly wasteful and somehow 'disloyal' to the watch itself?

[@smokincooks7661]

I look at those like cars - unless they are limited edition (and marked with matching serial numbers / limited designs on movements), it doesn't matter. Swap a new movement in and enjoy your mass produced watch running well again. No one will care if you ever sell it. Keep the old movement for spare parts, unless it's a one in, one out policy. Unlike collecting cars and their parts, watches and parts don't take up much space.

[@jonathanstoddard2081]

Great topic, TGV. This is a crucial but often overlooked part of watch enthusiasm. I liken it to vehicle ownership. You wouldn't spend $50,000 on a new car and never change the oil the entire time you own it, would you? (I type that in hopes it's rhetorical for most...) Here's hoping this Wednesday finds you and yours doing well. Onwards and upwards! 😊

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Jonathan, I am very well thank you, I hope this finds you well too. O&U my friend! Best regards, TGV

[@diavalus]

Jonathan, this is an excellent point! I simply cannot understand how people can say they afford a watch but then run away from a service! If they cannot afford the service, they simply did not afford the watch in the first place!

[@pizza.doctor]

people in my country seem to be fine buying expensive cars but never paying for parking. It happens

[@britannia2129]

Excellent topic! Maybe not the sexy side of watch enthusiasm but absolutely crucial. Managed to get my Longines running +-0sec after service and regulation; I’m a very happy bunny

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you my friend, wow, that is a seriously accurate watch. Enjoy! Best regards, TGV

[@danielleavitt5411]

I don't service my watches as often as I probably should, but the collection is so large, most are in an unwound state in the box at any given time. I have had some service issues before, and the manufacturers have been very good. 1. Victorinox. I have a Chrono Pro that had a reset issue with the chronograph function. There was an authorized service provider near me who fixed it under warranty. 2. Several years later, I accidentally changed the date instead of adjusting the time near midnight. That broke the date complication (a common issue on 7750s). I brought it to the same repair shop as above, who I have had good experience with. I told them exactly what had happened, and they charged me for a partial (top) service for about $400. When I got it home the service, it wouldn't wind. Other than the date not working, everything was running fine before. Shop says I now need another bottom service for an additional $450. The shop clearly broke something in the movement, and I contacted Victorinox whom agreed it that I shouldn't have to pay for a possible shop error. They worked things out with the shop. Unfortunately, I don't think I can use them anymore as my personal watch smith. I guess if they were going to burn me for $450 on their mistake, they didn't think much of me in the first place. 3. I bought one of my dream watches in March - a Breitling Navitimer B01 43mm. Within 3 hours of the purchase, the chronograph start cam broke free and jammed against the column wheel. Not a great start. I brought it back the next day and it was replaced with a new one, upgraded to a full bracelet for half the difference in price and received a leather strap and buckle, travel case, two additional bottles of champagne and some a bracelet (for the wife) for my trouble. So, while the purchase certainly wasn't hassle free, I still think very highly of Breitling in general. I will certainly take them up on the two additional years of warranty for $375. 4. After a few months of using my new Alpina Startimer Heritage GMT, the crown became very hard to wind. I had been hand winding it because I only wore it one or two days a week, and the GMT is annoying to set my three preferred time zones. I brought it back to the AD and explained it. I also admitted to them that I was winding it manually rather than using a winder. They mentioned that wasn't covered by warranty, but they will see what they could do. Two months later, it came back from the Aplina service department as good as new. I'm not sure if they replaced the movement or fixed the one inside, but they regulated the hell out of it. At one point I left it in my winder (one I bought just for this watch) for a few months, and it was off by under 10 seconds. Thats 10 seconds for the entire month! So there you go: Breitling, Alpina and Victorinox get my respect for their service. BTW, are you referring to Salzman's in RI? My wife and I will be in Newport this weekend and I was thinking about checking out their store.

[@stevenv.surawski1178]

Very interesting topic, now you have me thinking about my Watch collection. Onwards and upwards

[@thanoskiriakidis1549]

Thanks for covering this highly important subject. Your tips and very informative advice pertaining to quality watch service was superb.

[@yonder_owls]

People should be aware that many modern watches cannot be serviced by independent watchmakers. For example, Omega coaxial requires special tools, lubricants, and techniques. Plus, the tools and parts are only available to Omega certified watchmakers. So, many (I would guess most) independent watchmakers just say no to those. I'm sure there are other examples. Also, not all authorized service is necessarily better. Anyone who has had Rolex over-polish a case or replace a valuable vintage dial or bezel with a modern part learned this lesson the hard way.

[@theurbangentry]

👏👏👏👏👏 Absolutely, thank you for sharing that. I can personally attest to a lot of what you said too. Best regards, TGV

[@damiang1089]

Omega say the service interval is generally 10 years and the base service cost in the uk is around £500. Overall I don’t think that is too bad with a 5 year warranty and 2 years following a service

[@yonder_owls]

@@damiang1089 Yes and for me it's fine. But coaxial has been around for a while, and a lot of people for years now are buying second-hand, older Omega thinking they can easily take it to any watchmaker. That's simply not the case.

[@gnarl12]

Omega DOES provide parts and training to independent watchmakers but it's not easy or cheap.

[@yonder_owls]

@@gnarl12 Very true!

[@TakerGamingDE]

Great video! I actually bought a 2005 Navitimer for an amazing price from Japan but it also has the issue with the slide rule being very tough to rotate. It hasn’t been serviced since 2010 but holds time perfectly. I know I should service it but might as well leave it as long as possible, until it causes issues. I’m sure Breitling/ a watchmaker will charge me for a full overhaul anyway after so many years…

[@ashleysmith89]

Besides the cost, an important consideration is the time certain manufacturers take to service a watch. I've had a few sent back to Switzerland for repairs, and it usually takes many long months before they are back on my wrist.

[@greencondoresq]

That Tudor looks SHARP on that nato strap. Great color scheme!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Kyle, deffo a fave combo. Best regards, TGV

[@Alejandro-dm1np]

Hey TGV, I always wondered why you don’t review Longines that much. I feel like there’s a lot of people who aren’t willing to spend thousands of dollars on watches and Longines is really a good substitute to a lot of luxury brands. Well you know, depending on what they’re looking for.

[@theurbangentry]

Great point ad idea. I have reviewed 3 in total I think, but long over due1 You are absolutely right. I simply do not know a reputable AD who will lend them in unfortunately. But I will look around. Thank you Alejandro. Best regards, TGV

[@khronosbest9448]

The un-initiated of time piece wear and service havent the slightest comprehension of the importance of maintenance or its cost because of the lack of it This video, while seemingly casual, imparts the best advice possible for the average owner of a timepiece. Well done !

[@theurbangentry]

🙏🙏🙏 So happy to hear that. Thank you! Best regards, TGV

[@Lyrisius]

Wearing my Flighty on a grey perlon while watching this. Thanks again for the great content.

[@pacovl46]

You were the one who turned me on to NATO straps quite a few years ago now and low and behold about 2 months ago for the first time ever in my 47 years a Seiko fat springbar broke on me in a supermarket. Needless to say that my SKX would've ended up on the tiled floor, if it hadn't been for my NATO strap... so, thanks, mate!!! 🙂

[@theurbangentry]

🙌🙌🙌🙌 Thank you Paco, so glad to hear that! Best regards, TGV

[@pacovl46]

@@theurbangentry you're welcome! 🙂

[@albertocampesato1308]

About service I would consider some other factors: 1. Brand matters as much as complications: Rolex (or Cartier) it run till it doesn't, though & anyway an expensive service you let it count; 2. Low Amplitude does not mean "have to service", not always at least: own a pasha 1990 and rolex turnograph 1965, both not omptimal amplitude, yet they work very well 3. sturdy movement (omega 500 series) are more resilient to time. In general I would advise service when really needed, due also to inceeasing costs. Very good point about impetmeability, it decrease over time, is not permanent feature, and degrade over use: water is a serious enemy. TGV good arguments as usual. Thx

[@acideauxrivarda3352]

Watchmakers back in the mid-20th Century used animal fats to lubricate certain parts of watches. Today, lubricants are synthetic and can easily last 15-20 years of moderate usage. If your watch is keeping time and no issues, don't waste money servicing it.

[@BiffTannenBTTF]

First world problems = "A piece of cashmere got lodged in my Navitimer bezel." LOL

[@theurbangentry]

🤣🤣🤣 Indeed! Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@gelmibson883]

Lol....terrible...

[@quallzone6219]

Cashmere?!?. . . According to the Gentleman's Gazette, a Navitimer is best paired with virgin *Apaca* wool, sir. 🤣

[@guillaumemichel3156]

YEMA. I've had an issue with a Superman GMT bronze (yes, the one you reviewed a few years back). They were fantastic. I shipped the watch, got it back may be 4 weeks later with a brand new movement installed, no questions asked.

[@craigwthomson]

My take-home message was the one about having the watch checked over before the warranty expires. Thanks TGV.

[@danswomley7155]

As a new enthusiast, with an affordable collection is there a price point where you do not consider servicing a watch or does the same set of principles apply? For example would you service an orient bambino or just buy a new variant? Thanks, love your content!

[@pendellobass2977]

Great Question!

[@theurbangentry]

Great point, thank you. It depends on the damage or what needs to be repaired on the Bambino for example. If it has sentimental value and the damage is not that bad, I advise a service. If you do not have a special attachment to the watch and it has a ton of wear, so bad it, it might be worth just replacing if it is an inexpensive watch. Thank you Dan, Best regards, TGV

[@yonder_owls]

This is a smart question. Many new enthusiasts do not understand the cost of ownership. It's a personal choice. If you enjoy the watch, the service is probably worth the cost (even if you have to set the watch aside to save for the service cost). A water intrusion is the only need for immediate service.

[@frankdux5693]

@@yonder_owls I've never serviced a watch in my life and they all still run great.

[@craigwthomson]

@@frankdux5693 You’re tempting fate… 😬

[@CymInUA]

I'm in UK and have my father's mid-60s Tissot 'Stylist' manual wind watch, which I recently thought I'd have serviced. Sent it in to Tissot through my local high street Tissot AD but they sent it back saying it was too old so they couldn't touch it. They were happy to still charge me the £45 'consultation fee', though. Any advice as to where I could have it serviced appreciated!

[@Faetter-Blobs-Filmbiks]

I bought a Dan Henry 1972 that came with a dead battery. Contacted them and they told me i could go to a local watchmaker to have it fixed and they would cover the cost. Very good costumer service

[@seanwarren5613]

Great video (as always T.) Quick question, did you have the rust cleaned from the watch dial? I have very bad patina on the chapter ring of my vintage Seiko but worried about having it cleaned.

[@Lamattack]

Not much of a story but I have a Seiko Samurai. I bought it in brand new in January 2020. It worked well for a few months but then it started to gain time to an unreasonable degree. At one point it was gaining about 2 minutes a day. I took it to my watchmaker and they said it wasn't magnetized. It was sent for servicing and the issue happened again and was sent off again. It's been better since but I still don't understand why it was like that. Anyways, another great video!

[@TheDoc7]

I have a new citizen eco drive and I don't plan on swimming with it. Does it need maintenance? If so, how often?

[@Samlowry27B-6]

Great video. We always save for our next purchase but it's also worthwhile settings money aside to maintain the collection we already have.

[@pendellobass2977]

Hi TGV, would you be doing a SOTC soon? Really interested on what watch you are having and what changed. Do take care and you do seem fit. You keep mentioning you do cardio every morning. That’s great! Hope things are going well for you and your loved ones.

[@theurbangentry]

Certainly, I do them at the end of each year. Sorry that it might be a little while. But thank you for the kind words, I hope you are safe and well too. Stay tuned! Onwards, upwards, and best regards, TGV

[@jesusgarcia9351]

Why I'm watching this video when I only use a square G-SHOCK everyday? Not sure, but I enjoy a lot your videos. Nice job.

[@dennisbroekhoven6367]

TGV @2:50ish did you get a new knife??? Looks like a ceramic blade? Also it was hilarious to see you do the dubbed marks bulova like we were joking about that day. Always another great video you have made. Cheers again from Canada

[@dnbrg74]

Hi TGV, hi all. That bloopers intro 🤣 Thanks for this topic. I'm about to off-load a number of more affordable pieces to setup obtaining my first luxury piece, and I am considering the cost and schedule for maintenance as I work though my selection. Kind regards, Dean. PS. I just put my flighty back on an NDC also, coming off a black waffle rubber.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Dean, good luck with the sales. There's nothing like that first luxury watch feeling. Enjoy and savior the moment my friend. Best regards, TGV

[@inlandwatchreviews5745]

I bought a Tudor hydronaut 1 the time was all over the place 45 seconds plus and minus. I had it serviced, the main spring was broken.

[@frankiesdaliydrinks]

Great video thanks . Love your relaxed style

[@revnole]

Important video. I have a Glycine GMT that is gaining about an hour or two each hour. I attempted demagnetizing it but it's still running fast. Any fixes outside of sending for watch repair?

[@reginaldbowers161]

If I’m not wearing my auto winding watch, should I put it in the Winder or just put it in the storage box, instead of constantly winding it?

[@Conundrum191]

Is there even a way to find out who is good to service a watch in a given area? Here in Ontario (Canada), I've looked and there pretty much aren't any resources online, and most places now seem to be glorified battery replacement services at a department or jewelry store. Also for cheaper watches, not sure I agree with regular service, for those I am more of the mind run it until it breaks. If it costs $300+ to service a $200 watch it doesn't really make any sense, and really you could just replace the movement yourself with minimal effort for $100 or less (if we are talking a 7S26 or NH movement). Granted seals are a different story if you are using a watch in water vs it being a desk diver.

[@jamessteven9748]

You put this up just at the right time. I am thinking to buy a Seiko pogue but with the blue dial (not sure of the exact ref number) being advertised locally. I am interested but I have never picked up a watch used and have heard that there are a lot of franken versions on the market. Ideally you would want it checked before buying but how would you negotiate that?

[@simonbarnett9773]

Your advice has me thinking that at least 2 of my collection need an urgent service visit TGV. Thanks!!!

[@themightysquid]

Had the same zeroing issue with my Dan Henry 1973 soon after purchase. DH was quick to repair and the watch has been fine since.

[@zachcheung9906]

TGV! I was working at my sandwich shop job the other day when I met a fellow Urban Gentry fan. How could I tell? He had an SKX on a nato strap and was wearing a signet ring! Funny how the world works eh?

[@theurbangentry]

👏👏👏👏 That is the coolest comment of the month. Thank you so much Zach, you made my day, you are awesome! Best regards, TGV

[@ddl5856]

Mr Urban Gentry - I’ve been considering a Navitimer for quite some time now. My biggest “issue” with paying almost $9000 USD is the fact that, from everything I’ve read, other than washing your hands, you do NOT want to get a Navitimer wet. Not even in a swimming pool. A little frustrating as you’d figure for that amount of $$$, you should at LEAST be able to swim with it. The Superocean Heritage Chronograph while not my first choice, seems more practical with regard to being able to wear it all the time. Had the Speedmaster for 15 years. Ran with it. Swam in swimming pools and would get in the water here at our Texas beaches. NEVER had an issue. Really really really really really want a Navitimer, but don’t want to have to worry about getting it wet. First world problems I know…

[@heikowallauer]

Good afternoon TGV, yes, the Mighty Flighty is back! Always a welcome guest on the channel. It's always good to have a compact collection of when it might be time to take your mechanical watch in for service. Thanks for this! Many greetings!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Heiko 😎🙏🥂 Best regards, TGV

[@calummiddleyard]

Hi there. Have you had a chance to check out Hoffman watches yet? In case you are not familiar with them, they are a New York based micro brand that has a lovely vintage chronograph range called the Racing 40. I own 2 of them in panda and reverse panda dial and they are cracking good watches with great specs for the price😎👍

[@entroheat]

i spent good pennies on my 9 watches and they all have in house movements, hate to think of the cost of maintenance down the road. I rotate them regularly and i baby them i am just worried is lubricant drying up is a given over certain period of time or not? just the thought of paying a price of new seamaster professional to maintain my collection every given period of time makes me think of getting out of this hobby. Another point Fredericho talks watches has a video saying modern watches can go easily 10-20 years any one can confirm? I need it all depends but just someone with experience owning upper mid tier watches can confirm it one way or another?

[@thewanderer2410]

Hi TGV yet another informative video to help watch enthusiasts. I have learned quite a lot from watching your video's. I see the flighty as made an appearance, I'm enjoying wearing mine at the moment but I've had to give some wrist time to my Tag Heuer Aquaracer as it was a present for my Birthday from my family and they're wondering why i wasn't wearing it all the time. Trying to explain to them why I'm not it's not worth the hassle 😂😂

[@amenhotep7704]

What a coincidence TGV, my Mathey Tissot, equipped with the STP1-11, suddenly stopped running yesterday even though the watch is new. I'll have to look into that...

[@gary2632]

Excellent advice - many thanks.

[@Mmarks9156]

I have a Omega Seamaster 300 bond automatic that is about 5 minutes fast. I picked up pre-owned what is the best way to get serviced? I'm in Central California. TIA

[@metamorphiccustoms]

If I may ask, would you recommend basic mainenance for a Lament Configuration? Specifically, any advise for opening it and what to expect? (Asking for a friend.) Great video by the way.

[@peterduncan1322]

I have a question for you regarding a particular watch I'm quite enamored with , I am thinking of acquiring the Bell＆Ross Aviation BR03-88-S , I wanted to get your thoughts on it . I also was looking at the Breitling Aerospace. It's the combination of analog and digital I am looking at . I realize the Breitling is smaller but my question was more along the lines of craftmanship . What are your thoughts . Love the channel

[@Coolidge_XK]

This brings up an interesting question. I suppose if you use winders you may want to have them serviced every 4 years, maybe sooner? Even if you wear them infrequently.

[@markcataldo1012]

👍👍 Great tips TGV. Thanks for another great video.

[@ronbond6259]

My AD sent my Calatrava back to Patek Phillipe in Switzerland, and they said it would take 8 years and $8000 to service. This was 1984. It cost $64 to ship, evaluate , and send back; but it was running now. Ha! Too funny! 😄

[@paulvon2378]

would you mind doing a review of Spinnaker dive watches?

[@michaelriera6277]

Very useful information. Thank you:

[@martinpikna7603]

I bought a vintage solid gold datejust but realised it was too small. Tried to sell it to a guy who owns a repair shop in Sydney, that is being used by all the top brands. Guy has his Master Watch maker posted proudly on the wall. After opening the back to examine it he put the lid back on with rubber seal poking out as we didn’t agree on the price. I didn’t notice it till later and when I returned, this Master watch breaker refused to fit it back in without a charge.

[@geoffbyrne9886]

Had my tissot seastar serviced a few months ago only to find that the ceramic bezel insert came away. Tissot did the service so they replaced it no charge. Cant fault them for that & all the old parts that where replaced i got back to prove the wark was done.

[@brianhenson4849]

Okay , hearing this sort of disappoints me. I have been considering buying an Omega . currently ,I only own one semi-luxury watch. I bought my daily B&M Capeland over 15 years ago. I mean daily use , through gym workouts, showers , and carpentry work including manual hammering . I don’t know if I just got lucky with this watch ,but I have never had it serviced, and I only have to adjust my time by a few minutes each month. Now I am worried about getting another more expensive watch. I never priced in service fees since I never needed any service prior to a watch. Did I get lucky or if service really a necessity in watches ?

[@ДенисДавидков]

I've just bought an Omega, which has 5 years warranty. Does that mean that I can send it for full service before it runs out and it will be free or not?

[@nrs6956]

You mentioned about lubrication evaporating. how could this happen if the watched is sealed providing gasket is good? Mark LIW said repair if watch seems to operate erratically. Not particularly on a maintenance schedule. If your watch is worn without hazards is it necessary for overhauling?

[@diavalus]

The air inside the case has a RH below 99%, so oil can evaporate. Besides, when we operate the crown, some of that air is replaced, which in time (a couple of years), will allow the oil to dry.

[@fubaralakbar6800]

Hi TGV, I have a question about magnetism: how much is dangerous? I'd like to leave my watch on my nightstand while sleeping, but I'm a little afraid to leave it next to my clock radio all night. Is this rational?

[@teacherhelp1374]

Can you make a video on what signs indicate whether a watch has recently been serviced? Like screwing down the crown with only a quarter turn left. I purchased a watch on eBay where the seller claimed the previous owner had it serviced. I got it for a good deal, and I found out it was not recently serviced.

[@05Rudey]

It's one of the reasons why I only have a couple of luxury watches (Even they are a bit naff compared to watch enthusiasts) I have a Rolex Oyster perpetual for special occasions, a Omega Speedmaster 39mm for smart casual, both Automatic. The rest of my watches are relatively cheap, mostly Quartz, no tears if they unexpectedly break.

[@markbyrum4743]

Re: service - I had my Breitling Blackbird service a couple years ago - out of warranty. It was $1,500 AFTER I told them NOT to replace the crystal (there was no issue with the crystal). About a year later it malfunctioned and will not autowind. Not a good result.

[@larryleyba6496]

I have a Seiko Monter V2 that is not keeping good time 2 minutes a day. I am pretty sure I may need a new Movement. I have a demagnetizer which has worked on other watches but has not worked on my dear black and orange baby. Any advise on servicing a 4R36? By the way, I love your content.

[@pizza.doctor]

you can find a new replacement movement for less than 100$. You decide. Might be cheaper to buy the movement and find someone to replace it rather than paying for a full service

[@Keffin1]

Hey TGV. Looking for some advice. I own a Seiko SARB033 which I purchased brand new in July 2019 so nearly 3 years old now. Out of the box it was running around +7 seconds a day which was amazing. Have worn daily pretty much ever since and now it's losing around -2 minutes a day. Would you say this needs a service or not? Thanks

[@JudoP_slinging]

I'd service it, that's well outside specs

[@pizza.doctor]

3 years old is not long enough imo for normal use to affect accuracy that much. the 6r15 movement inside your watch is susceptible to getting small kinks in the hairspring where it sticks against itself due to a shock, it could be that, if you can check it under a loupe. doubt it's magnetization because that makes the watch run faster, but you can try to demagnetize it, you can find the device really cheaply. I did notice my past Seikos tended to become inaccurate but my solution was always selling them off.

[@propblast82nd]

How much should it cost to service and regulate a Seiko Turtle ?

[@kurthill7030]

Great advice 👍

[@Vidar.m]

Have you heard about nethuns watches, i have bought one. Seiko movement, power reserve indicator. Supposedly water proof to 600 meters.

[@mihoviljutronic1]

What are your thoughts on Seiko Sla051 TGV, seems like you missed on it . In my opinion such a interesting piece because of its history w naomi .

[@daneconnelly]

asking for service history is important, however, the answer to "has the watch been serviced" is not the most important. If a seller lets you know that they bought a watch 10 or 15 years ago and never had that watch serviced it would be a worthy consideration to buy that watch. At the right price of course. Buying an un-serviced watch from he original owner can ensure that the watch has not been polished, or hacked into by an amateur watch enthusiast. It all depends on condition. An un-serviced movement can always be serviced. Just be careful of broken movements, missing parts, and water damage in the case.

[@n00dyl69]

this video is simply the reason why i don't wear my automatic watches that often anymore. it's so easy to grab my casio f91w and go on with my day without worries.

[@jonasvm]

hey man, my dream watch is an omega constellation from the 70s... what do you think i should pay for it max? also... would you recommend any trusted dealers? i can only really trust your advice! thanks :)