Cheaper mechanical watches don't even get "service" - they simply replace the entire movement as it is cheaper than having a skilled watchmaker take it apart. I

Cheaper mechanical watches don't even get "service" - they simply replace the entire movement as it is cheaper than having a skilled watchmaker take it apart. It will still cost a significant fraction of the initial purchase price. Seiko recommends servicing every three years: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/customerservice/faq/care-maintenance-1 https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/customerservice/faq/care-... And Rolex recommends service every ten years: https://theslenderwrist.com/rolex-service/ https://theslenderwrist.com/rolex-service/ I loved automatic watches, but when you account for their regular inaccuracy, relative fragility and high maintenance cost, they are not as practical as quartz, but merely higher status symbols.