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Expert: - 10/19/2008


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If you pull the pin on a watch to save battery life, will it damage the time piece?

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Ms. Crystal,

It can.

There is lubricant in the movement that will start to coagulate after time.  It will take a long time for that to happen though.

If you want to be safe, you should keep the watch in running order at all times.

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Melvin  

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Melvin Mills

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

Experience

I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

Organizations
I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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