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Technical question please…

How long can rubber seals (gaskets, o-rings) last when silicone grease is used to protect it? In other words, if a watch is worn regularly and normally, how long does silicone grease extend the life of the watch’s gasket and o-ring?

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Anyone see a gasket inside the tube?

FYI: There is NO gasket inside the crown or stem. So I wonder if there is a gasket inside the tube?

Louis

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Manta Lugs? Anyone know the purpose of the gap between Omega’s fixed bars on the Ultra Deep?

As the title states: What is the purpose of the gap between Omega’s Ultra Deep’s fixed bars?

Thanks.
Louis

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White Dial Watches Thread Here Please?

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Your observation/experience on your manual watch’s timing rate during its power reserve curve

Does your manual wind watch gain (run faster) as its mainspring "winds down" towards the [middle of its power reserve curve] and then runs slow (loses time over time) towards the end of its power reserve curve?

Just checking in on how your m…

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How long have you had your Panerai without service?

This question had been asked several times for all types of watches, but I’d like to focus the theme of this question to only Panerai watches. So, how long have you had your Panerai without service?

Thanks for ‘chiming’ in!! :)

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Louis

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I’ve read many accounts that the “old school rubber straps” last longer than new silicone straps

How has your rubber (silicone or natural rubber) strap held up over time (months, years, decades?)?

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Louis

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If a watch has been sitting in a store (and unworn) for over 10 years, does it still need servicing?

Like, would the watch need new gaskets, etc? (Just wondering since a watch shop I visit do have some old watches that have been unsold for 5 to 10 years).

I know, it’s a technical question but was wondering if anyone would have insights.
Thanks
Louis

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Owners of 3, 8, or 10 Day Power Reserve watches: Do you wind up your watch daily?

Even though your manual wind watch has a long power reserve of more than 72 hours++, do you still wind up your watch everyday (to the point of ‘topping it off’ daily)?

Thoughts please?

Thanks
Louis

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