Causes of Mechanical Watch Failure and Repair Methods

Each hand watch is first designed by a designer who sketches the creativity into an appearance model, and then works with an engineer to build a three-dimensional geometric model of the appearance parts on a computer, delving into the details for analysis and perfection. Designers and engineers are like the left and right brain of a person, perfectly combining the beauty of art with the rigor of engineering. With advanced manufacturing methods, the superb craftsmanship of hand watchmakers, and strict control at every step of the process, the outstanding quality of each hand watch is ensured. If a mechanical watch suddenly stops running, what's wrong?

Why doesn't the mechanical watch work?

There are many reasons why a mechanical watch stops running, such as impact, misalignment of the movement's gears, magnetism, and dried oil sludge from long periods of inactivity.

The reason why a mechanical watch stops running is related to daily wear and care, and there are several precautions to be taken:

To ensure that your hand watch operates normally and accurately, we recommend that you have it serviced regularly.

Have your hand watch undergo a waterproof test and exterior cleaning every year.

A mechanical movement watch should undergo a complete overhaul every 3-5 years. This not only ensures that the watch is always in good running condition, but also effectively extends its service life.

However, the above maintenance services only apply to watches worn under normal circumstances and do not include watches worn abnormally or subject to constant impact.

What should I do if my mechanical watch stops running?

If your mechanical watch stops running, check if it has been in a stationary state for a long time. An automatic hand watch relies on swinging generated by relative movement to automatically wind the mainspring. If it is worn for a long time in a relatively stationary state, the hand watch cannot automatically wind the mainspring, losing its timekeeping function and stopping.

Users only need to swing the hand watch a few dozen times or wind it manually a few times (if it has a hand-winding function) to restore its timekeeping function.

To ensure the accurate operation of an automatic mechanical watch, it should be worn for at least 8 hours a day. If the hand watch still doesn't work properly, it may need to have its movement cleaned and re-oiled. It is recommended to have it checked at a professional hand watch maintenance center.

We mainly focus on high-end stainless steel hand watches with quartz and mechanical movements, including Swiss ETA, ISA, Ronda, Miyota, and Seiko movements. Our high-quality hand watches are well-known in many parts of the world, including Europe and the United States. We ensure strict quality checks at every stage of production until the final completion of each exclusive timepiece. Please feel free to consult us.