With the right care and proper servicing, your mechanical watch will last a lifetime?and then some.
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When it comes to the appeal of luxury mechanical watches, Patek Philippe?s iconic advertisement says it best, ?You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.? Mechanical timepieces are famous for their longevity and their place as heirloom pieces in many families. While they may not be as technologically advanced as modern smartwatches with their built-in wifi connectivity, Bluetooth, and mobile apps, it is precisely this adherence to tradition which contributes to the immortality of mechanical watches.
Comparing the designs of modern mechanical watches and those of yore, we find that the basic design of the movement that powers these timepieces remains relatively similar. Yes, there have been some design innovations in the last few decades that have allowed watch movements to be slimmed down, enhanced their performance, and improved their durability but they still function in much the same way, using the potential energy of a tightly coiled mainspring which drives the movement of many tiny gears, cams, and levers. The beauty of this completely analogue design is that should any of these components break or wear out, they can be replaced by a skilled watchmaker, restoring the watch to its former glory.

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