Pocketwatches

[puddlemuddle]

I think my Great Grandfather's watch (1887) was last serviced about 30 years ago, and probably the same for my Grandfather's watch (1910), which requires a new mainspring. Undoubtedly I could have bought several new watches for what this will cost, but like Ted said, "they are old friends now."

Guys,
Coming from someone who went to school to become a watch repairman, and who's father is a watch repairman and jeweler of some 30 years..Any antigues watch should have a complete overhaul at least every two to three years. That is taken apart, and have it thoroughly cleaned. What happens is the oil that is used has a tendency to dry up after a couple of years, then it flakes off and gets into the gear train.
Cheers,
Chad