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Whether it’s a vintage Omega or a rare Patek Philippe, these are
the 10 key tips for keeping your timepiece in top condition
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4. Service regularly
You should have your watch serviced every few years
by a reputable specialist. In general, experts suggest
having frequently-worn watches serviced every three
to five years. If you store a watch properly and only
wear it a couple of times a year, it might not need to be
serviced quite so regularly. More complex devices,
such as chronographs and minute repeaters, may
require more frequent and detailed attention if used
regularly.
Omega. A very fine and extremely rare Audemars Piguet. An extremely fine,
stainless steel chronograph attractive and possibly unique 18K
wristwatch, signed omega, white gold square full calendar
speedmaster, ‘broad arrow’ model, ref. wristwatch with moon phases and
2915-1, movement no. 15’499’938, movable lugs, signed Audemars
manufactured in 1957, case: stainless Piguet & Co., retailed by Bittmann, St.
steel, metal dust cover, screw back, two Moritz, No. 34’568, manufactured in
round buttons in the band, 38mm diam. 1926. Dimensions: 25.5 mm wide, 40
Sold for $324,500 on 13 June 2018 at mm overall length. Sold for CHF 171,250
Christie’s in New York on 15 May 2017 at Christie’s in Geneva
6. Is professional polishing a
good idea?
If you are keen to maintain the value of your watch, as
well as choosing a suitable watchmaker to service your
piece, you need to tell them exactly what you want
doing to it. Originality is paramount, but some
professionals will have a sense of a watch’s legacy and
want to restore its original appearance.
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WATCHES |
COLLECTING
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Rolex. A fine and
rare stainless
steel automatic
wristwatch with
sweep centre
seconds, date,
bracelet, original
guarantee and
box, signed
Rolex, oyster
perpetual date,
sea-dweller,
submariner 2000
from 1977. 39.5
mm diam. Sold
for CHF 32,500
on 12 November
2012 at Christie’s
in Geneva