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AnthonyRalston

Member Since 29 Oct 2025
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The Most Reliable Watch Mechanisms and the Secrets of Their Functioning

29 October 2025 - 15:36

I recently inherited my grandfather’s old mechanical watch, and it still works perfectly after decades. It got me thinking—what makes certain watch mechanisms so reliable over time? I’ve tried reading about movements, but it gets confusing with all the technical terms. Has anyone figured out what really separates a durable, precise mechanism from one that just wears out quickly?