What is a Movement Maintenance/overhaul?
Like any finely crafted mechanism, a mechanical or quartz watch requires periodic maintenance to ensure optimum performance. Power is transmitted by a wheel train to the watch hands which indicate the time. To reduce the friction, the pivots of these wheels are turning in “jewels” – small synthetic rubies. Special lubrication is applied to the jewels to further minimize the friction. Over time, the aging lubrication can deteriorate, causing the watch to run erratically or stop. When a movement is said to be “dry”, it means the lubricating oil has started to congeal, and a complete maintenance is needed.
