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| Author: | Vitesse [ Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Stored for a decade |
I am looking at a pre-owned Chronomat that supposedly has never been used since about 1999. Does being idle for that long pose any issues with the performance of the watch. Thank you. |
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| Author: | bnewbie [ Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stored for a decade |
Oil brake down. I would send it to the service first. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stored for a decade |
bnewbie wrote: Oil brake down. I would send it to the service first.  As tempting as it might be to just get it started, you could end up facing a bigger bill if you do, compared to if you just send it in straight away for a service.
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stored for a decade |
Definitely must have a service, there is no usable oil left in that movement. |
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| Author: | Vitesse [ Mon Jun 18, 2012 11:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Stored for a decade |
Thank you. I suspected that would be the answer. |
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| Author: | mrbill [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stored for a decade |
Driver8 wrote: bnewbie wrote: Oil brake down. I would send it to the service first. As tempting as it might be to just get it started, you could end up facing a bigger bill if you do, compared to if you just send it in straight away for a service.x2! Cheers |
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| Author: | wrangler [ Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stored for a decade |
Seems like it would be important to know if someone already tried to run it after an extended idle period. |
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