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reliability of 324 and 240 movement
Hi guys,
I hear often that 324 is a very reliable movement. I am just curious, has anyone here owned a Patek with 324 movement for more than 5 years without any service? How about caliber 240? Anyone had 240 movement watch fro more than 5 years without service? I hear often the stories from Rolex owners that their watch goes for 10-15 years without any service. Would be nice to hear similar stories about Patek. Here is my 5127 next to the 5227 brothers at the Patek Salon in Geneva. Enjoy!
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reliability of 324 and 240 movement
Hi guys, I hear often that 324 is a very reliable movement. I am just curious, has anyone here owned a Patek with 324 movement for more than 5 years without any service? How about caliber 240? Anyone had 240 movement watch fro more than 5 years without se...
My experience
tells that Cal. 240 is more reliable than 315/324. Patek 5110P with Cal. 240 no service since 2005 - 8 years already! Patek 5712 1/A with Cal 240 no service since 2009 - 4 years. Patek 5167 A with Cal 324, already serviced after 1.5 years. Reason: low rot...
My 5120
was without service for over 5 years and no problems. Another 3940 without service for 10 years and it was still bloody accurate. Best, Kari
Seven years is a maximum interval for a service
... as the oil is vaporising. That is the real reason for a service, not that the movement is still running. You can go even down to 3,5 years for very important watches. The calibre question: the cal 240 can be wound with a crown with a mere 3 mm (if tha...
Wish to clarify...
I wish to clarify this issue about servicing. Reading many of your post, it gives me a sensing that a watch Patek has to be serviced after x number of years. Does it have to be serviced even if it is keeping good time, after x number if years ? Or Does it...
You have to service ...
... that is also a part of being a watch enthusiast. Even if you never wear it, always keep it in a box still it needs servicing before you use it. I personally would stretch the interval to seven years. Some here do even three and a half years. Regardles...