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25 January 2021, 09:06 AM
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NOS Tudor Hydronaut II needs service?
(note: I posted this in the tech section, but thought I might get more eyes on it here)
Hi folks, A few months ago I acquired a NOS Tudor Hydronaut II from about 2010. The watch is in mint condition and runs great: +1 spd on wrist, +/- 2 spd positional variation, .1 msec avg beat error, amplitudes of 270 - 290; a very solid ETA movement with Tudor refinement. The watch is not worn every day as it is in rotation with six watches; so, once every few weeks for a week. My question is whether I should get it serviced, it being 10 years old although NOS, or should I just leave it as is. (Of course, if I have it serviced, I run the risk of it coming back worse than when it went in.) This was a grey purchase, so no warranty to cover a service. What do you folks think? Thanks much, Fred |
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25 January 2021, 09:50 AM
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From what I remember reading from a Hodinkee article, the lubricants used in current watches have a shelf life, so regardless if worn or not they will have to be replaced as they inevitably degrade. I'd send it in considering the watch is 10 years old.
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25 January 2021, 09:53 AM
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If it's running that well, I'd leave it be.
Warranty wouldn't cover a service, by the way, even if you had a valid one.
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25 January 2021, 10:06 AM
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If you know the history and it is running well I would not spend the money on service. Enjoy the watch.
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25 January 2021, 10:18 AM
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Yeah, I'm leaning towards leaving well enough alone and taking my chances. If performance degrades (it's an ETA, not a 32xx movement
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25 January 2021, 11:42 AM
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I have an Hydronaut II bought new at Wempe in Paris by my dad in 2008. He never liked/wore the watch, so he gave to me 2 years ago, and the watch was running absolutely fine. I think my situation was similar to a NOS Watch, I think if the watch is running good, there is no need for service it...
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25 January 2021, 11:57 AM
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If it’s running fine leave it
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25 January 2021, 02:23 PM
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I'm convinced; leave it be.
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25 January 2021, 03:34 PM
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Does not need
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