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advan24r · 9 August 2012, 03:31 AM

I have a Tag Heuer Kirium WL1110 Swiss Quartz movement from 1995. I've only changed the battery once ever since ownership. Do I need to worry about maintenance on it? Is there an interval that I need to follow for servicing both quartz or automatic movements?

Another watch that I own is an automatic Tag Heuer Aquaracer CAF2010 purchased in 2007. Does this watch need servicing as well?

Lastly, I also got another watch, a Rolex Explorer II (M-series) purchased around 2009. Would I need servicing on this watch as well?

Tag Heuer service recommendations in SF Bay Area?

sierra11b · 9 August 2012, 03:54 AM

So long as there's no damage to the quartz movement (i.e. battery leakage, corrosion from the elements) and it's keeping great time you shouldn't need to worry about maintenance.

Quartz watches do have some mechanical parts but they are under far less stress than a mechanical movement. Sometimes they do go bad but if the original is running strong leave it be for now. I have some quartz watches with 30yr+ movements that are still running strong and keeping perfect time with simple battery changes.

What you do need to check are the seals and pressure test as faulty seals and exposure to water and elements is what will kill the movement. Any watchmaker can do this and perhaps they will also lubricate the gears inside as a preventative measure.

Rule of thumb is around 5 years for mechanical pieces but some disagree saying only fix when it's broken. Some manufacturers like Grand Seiko mechanical recommend 3 years but this is because regular preventative maintenance is cheaper than costly repairs if you wait longer. And it makes sense for everyone to follow these recommendations as parts are generally limited and helps keep part inventory in stock for those of us when we REALLY need them years, decades from now!

- Your Aquaracer is due for a full service and at the very least a pressure test.

- Your Rolex isn't due for a full service yet but have the maker check the seals and pressure test as well.

9 August 2012, 03:31 AM	#1
advan24r "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 85	Watch Servicing..what is the standard? I have a Tag Heuer Kirium WL1110 Swiss Quartz movement from 1995. I've only changed the battery once ever since ownership. Do I need to worry about maintenance on it? Is there an interval that I need to follow for servicing both quartz or automatic movements? Another watch that I own is an automatic Tag Heuer Aquaracer CAF2010 purchased in 2007. Does this watch need servicing as well? Lastly, I also got another watch, a Rolex Explorer II (M-series) purchased around 2009. Would I need servicing on this watch as well? Tag Heuer service recommendations in SF Bay Area?

9 August 2012, 03:54 AM	#2
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	So long as there's no damage to the quartz movement (i.e. battery leakage, corrosion from the elements) and it's keeping great time you shouldn't need to worry about maintenance. Quartz watches do have some mechanical parts but they are under far less stress than a mechanical movement. Sometimes they do go bad but if the original is running strong leave it be for now. I have some quartz watches with 30yr+ movements that are still running strong and keeping perfect time with simple battery changes. What you do need to check are the seals and pressure test as faulty seals and exposure to water and elements is what will kill the movement. Any watchmaker can do this and perhaps they will also lubricate the gears inside as a preventative measure. Rule of thumb is around 5 years for mechanical pieces but some disagree saying only fix when it's broken. Some manufacturers like Grand Seiko mechanical recommend 3 years but this is because regular preventative maintenance is cheaper than costly repairs if you wait longer. And it makes sense for everyone to follow these recommendations as parts are generally limited and helps keep part inventory in stock for those of us when we REALLY need them years, decades from now! - Your Aquaracer is due for a full service and at the very least a pressure test. - Your Rolex isn't due for a full service yet but have the maker check the seals and pressure test as well.

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