The life of mechanical watches is affected by a variety of factors, including brand, material, frequency of use and maintenance. Therefore, it is impossible to give an absolute number to define the life of all mechanical watches. However, according to information from multiple authoritative sources, the following overview of the life of mechanical watches can be summarized:
First, the average life range
General mechanical watches: the average life is usually about 10-15 years. This range is based on the performance of mechanical watches under normal use and certain wear.
High-end mechanical watches: Well-known high-end brands, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, etc., the life of their mechanical watches can reach decades or even longer. These brands are often known for their excellent workmanship and high quality materials, thus extending the service life of the watch.
Second, the factors that affect life span
Brand and craftsmanship: High-end brands often use more exquisite craftsmanship and better materials, which helps to improve the durability and service life of the watch.
Material selection: High-grade mechanical watches are usually made of durable materials such as stainless steel, gold, titanium alloy, which can resist daily wear and corrosion, thereby extending the life of the watch.
Frequency of use: Mechanical watches worn and used frequently will wear faster, especially in intense exercise or high temperature environments. Therefore, reasonable arrangement of wearing time helps to extend the life of the watch.
Maintenance: Regular maintenance and maintenance is the key to extend the life of mechanical watches. Including cleaning, lubrication and replacement of damaged parts, these measures can effectively reduce wear and maintain the accuracy of the watch.
Third, suggestions for life extension
Regular maintenance: It is recommended to send the mechanical watch to a professional watch repair center for maintenance every three to five years. Professional repair master will carry out a full range of inspection and maintenance to ensure the normal operation of the watch.
Avoid collision and magnetic field: Be careful to avoid collision or impact of mechanical watches, while staying away from strong magnetic fields, such as electromagnetic devices, mobile phones, etc.
Pay attention to the use of the environment: avoid exposing the mechanical watch to extreme temperatures, humidity, dust and other harsh environments, these conditions may cause damage to the operation and appearance of the watch.
Proper storage: When not wearing a mechanical watch, it should be stored in a cool and dry place, and ensure that the crown is in the push-in position.
Fourth, special circumstances
Complex watches: For mechanical watches with complex functions (such as perpetual calendars, tourbillons, etc.), the failure rate may be relatively high due to the large number of parts and complex structure. Therefore, the life of such watches may be relatively short, requiring more frequent care and maintenance.
Self-produced and universal movements: Some high-end brands use self-produced movements, which may be superior to universal movements in quality and durability. However, the repair and replacement parts of the self-produced movement can also be more costly.
To sum up, the life of a mechanical watch is a relatively flexible concept, which is affected by a variety of factors. By choosing high-quality brands, paying attention to the use of the environment, regular maintenance and maintenance measures, you can effectively extend the service life of mechanical watches. At the same time, for mechanical watches with complex functions or high-end brand watches with self-produced movements, more attention and careful care are needed.
