Very good discussion on watchuseek forum regarding the cost of servicing an automatic watch. I don't worry about my Seikos because they tend to last forever, especially the movement used in the Black Monster.
However, reading about the Swiss movements, like the ETA 2824-2, which is used in the Benarus I've been considering, I can see that I'd have to do a basic service every 5 years for about $120. Not bad, but I'm not thrilled by this either.
Well, like working on a car----the service is only as good as the skills of the person performing the service. I really hate the idea of taking a watch that is functioning properly----and because you reach a certain time threshold----turning it over to someone who is going to take it apart and mess with the movement. Everything from a tiny piece being bumped to a gasket not seating properly can turn things sour in a hurry. And of course, it will be a mere "coincidence" when the watch fails around the time you bring it in for service (just like car issues that mechanics cause). Makes me nervous.
Posted by: Angelo | December 31, 2012 at 06:57 AM