ianny
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I have been told that it is 3 year intervals for manual wounds and 5 years for automatic watches
if you want your watches to be at its best. This is based on the assumption that one only has one watch and it is one's everyday watch so it is fair to assume that there's a fair amount of wear and tear in the movement. A simple part like a winding crown for example is subject to a fair amount of tear and wear over the years. Personally, I think 7 years is a fair interval for me as I rotate my watches and some watches hardly get worn (with those, you need to give them a good wind at least once a month). That said, I have sent in watches at shorter intervals.
By the way, the recommended service interval info is based on conversations I have had with Lange watchmakers during my factory visit and at Lange events (fortunately we have quite a bunch of events over here in Singapore). I prefer talking to them than to watch sales people because they are more "honest".
Hope the above helps.
Best,
Ian
When to service your Lange?
Me, personally: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
I belong to the view that a watch, unless it's vintage and parts are difficult to get, should be sent for service when it starts giving trouble.
Generally wait until something starts to go wrong...
I have been told that it is 3 year intervals for manual wounds and 5 years for automatic watches
Everybody has his own opinion or experiences on this matter.
