Service Intervals — When & How Much

A mechanical watch needs periodic servicing, like a car.

🔧 RECOMMENDED INTERVALS

• Standard mechanical: Every 5-7 years
• Omega (Co-Axial): Every 8-10 years
• Rolex: Every 10 years
• Quartz: Battery change every 2-5 years
• Vintage (pre-1990): Every 3-5 years

💰 TYPICAL COSTS

• Seiko/Citizen: $100-250
• Omega: $600-1,000
• Rolex: $800-1,500
• Patek Philippe: $2,000-5,000+

⚠️ SIGNS YOUR WATCH NEEDS SERVICE

• Losing/gaining more than 10 seconds/day
• Power reserve noticeably shorter
• Moisture visible under the crystal
• Crown feels gritty when winding