I have the same watch from 2010 which was a safe queen until 4 months ago. No service keeps time to 3s/day. I will get it serviced eventually.
I wonder how much synthetic lubes dry out in a modern dive watch that the crown hasn't even moved and was not subject to shocks or temperature changes?
If it hasn’t been opened since 2007 it needs servicing. There is of course the possibility it already has been. Sellers routinely lie and I would not take NOS at face value as it’s very rare stuff so described really is.
Make no mistake.
The watch lubes have lost their ability to do their job and have probably migrated away from their specific lube points also the lighter elements have evaporated and what's left behind has oxidised.
In summary. The movement is running dry and has been for quite a while.
To losely quote a reputable watchmaker, a Co-axial can be in need of a service and for all intents and purposes running just fine whilst beating itself to death.
That's what I thought too, recently bought a 2255.80 which was sitting in a safe since 2001. Sent it straight to a watchmaker who said that the lubrication was still intact and the watch passed a pressure test at 30bar with the original gaskets. Leads me to believe that if the watch hasn't been used, the lubrication doesn't deteriorate. I would assume that older lubrication of vintage watches would behave differently.
That's what I thought too, recently bought a 2255.80 which was sitting in a safe since 2001. Sent it straight to a watchmaker who said that the lubrication was still intact and the watch passed a pressure test at 30bar with the original gaskets. Leads me to believe that if the watch hasn't been used, the lubrication doesn't deteriorate. I would assume that older lubrication of vintage watches would behave differently.
the red dot can be replicated...
That's what I thought too, recently bought a 2255.80 which was sitting in a safe since 2001. Sent it straight to a watchmaker who said that the lubrication was still intact and the watch passed a pressure test at 30bar with the original gaskets. Leads me to believe that if the watch hasn't been used, the lubrication doesn't deteriorate. I would assume that older lubrication of vintage watches would behave differently.
Now, if the watch is truly NOS and never been opened, there is collector value not unlike a classic car with the window sticker and seat bags in place… can’t be many like it.
