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nyrunner · 20 September 2010, 05:53 AM

Hi All-

I was wondering today, is it bad for a watch if it is not worn (does it somehow dry up inside)? For example I have a seadweller that has been sitting in my drawer for quite some time.

Thanks!

Tools · 20 September 2010, 10:15 AM

I would imagine that at some point in time the oils may migrate away from their optimum location and then the metal parts would be "dry". However, the new synthetic oils will remain viable for years, unlike the older fossil oils that had volatiles mixed in them to keep them fluid. These old volatiles would evaporate out and the fossile oil would get gummy... not any more.......

Mr. K · 20 September 2010, 11:34 AM

Mine that sit in the bank, I go and wind at least once a month to move the oils around. Not sure if it does anything, but it makes me feel better.

20 September 2010, 05:53 AM	#1
nyrunner "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: usa Posts: 211	quick question Hi All- I was wondering today, is it bad for a watch if it is not worn (does it somehow dry up inside)? For example I have a seadweller that has been sitting in my drawer for quite some time. Thanks!

20 September 2010, 10:15 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I would imagine that at some point in time the oils may migrate away from their optimum location and then the metal parts would be "dry". However, the new synthetic oils will remain viable for years, unlike the older fossil oils that had volatiles mixed in them to keep them fluid. These old volatiles would evaporate out and the fossile oil would get gummy... not any more....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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20 September 2010, 11:34 AM	#3
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Mine that sit in the bank, I go and wind at least once a month to move the oils around. Not sure if it does anything, but it makes me feel better.

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