From the bench

Watch Care Journal

Notes on winding, servicing, and living with a mechanical watch — written from the bench, not a brochure.

A watchmaker's hands winding and adjusting a mechanical movement with tweezers

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How to Wind a Mechanical Watch the Right Way

A step-by-step guide to keeping your automatic or hand-wound watch running accurately without straining the movement.

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A hand holding a leather-strap wristwatch up against an evening sky

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5 Signs Your Watch Needs Professional Service

Losing time, a stiff crown, a foggy crystal — small symptoms that mean it's time to bring your watch in before a small issue becomes an expensive one.

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A watchmaker examining a movement through a loupe at a workbench surrounded by antique clocks

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How Often Should You Really Service a Mechanical Watch?

The honest answer from the bench — why the "every 3-5 years" rule exists, and what actually happens inside a movement that goes too long without attention.

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