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Title: Keeping watches "Alive" or "Dead" is better?
Post by: agbyee on December 23, 2016, 11:53:12 PM

Dear members,
Is it better to keep an automatic watch running or let it stop if not worn for sometime?which will prolong the lifespan of the watch?Please advise thanks.

Title: Re: Keeping watches "Alive" or "Dead" is better?
Post by: meoramri on December 24, 2016, 03:57:52 AM

Every time a watch is used degradation happens. Even if not in use, degradation happens, only much slower.


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Title: Re: Keeping watches "Alive" or "Dead" is better?
Post by: Cocas on December 24, 2016, 01:46:05 PM

Degradation comes with many forms and types. To me, the most unbearable one is the hands or hour markings start its oxidization process. Then the rusty dial.

Title: Keeping watches "Alive" or "Dead" is better?
Post by: roystock on December 27, 2016, 11:57:54 AM

Quote from: Cocas on December 24, 2016, 01:46:05 PM

Degradation comes with many forms and types. To me, the most unbearable one is the hands or hour markings start its oxidization process. Then the rusty dial.

Any methods to at least slow the oxidization? Dehumidify?


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Title: Re: Keeping watches "Alive" or "Dead" is better?
Post by: samuelazz on December 27, 2016, 03:58:01 PM

Yeah please help to advice. Many conflicting infos i heard before of using a winder or without