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In Reply to: RE: What IS build quality? posted by pictureguy on November 28, 2014 at 19:40:23
I would say that premium grade components used to construct a well engineered device carefully assembled by skilled craftsmen would be build "quality".
For example, (although its not audio) I have a Hamilton model 940, size 18 pocket watch manufactured in 1904. Inside the case are 3 notations by jewelers when it was cleaned/oiled. The watch's 21 ruby and sapphire jewels are in gold jewel settings, the full plate is polished silver, and the case is 18K gold filled.
It is 110 years old, has only been cleaned and oiled 3 times and keeps very good time. The porcelain dial has no cracks or discolorations. The stem is tight and the crystal is in fine shape. It is free of corrosion. The gold inlaid lettering on the works is crisp and sharp without flaking.
VERY FEW, if any, items made in this day and time will still be functioning properly in 2124 AD. This fine watch will likely be passed along to my grandson.
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It is possible that one reason your watch is keeping accurate time is that is was cleaned and oiled only 3 times over 110 years. I've learned from a master watchmaker that the "trade secret" watchmakers don't want people to know is that fine mechanical watches without complications perform best without oil from the factory but since they are fully oiled from their onset they need to be cleaned and oiled on a regular basis such as the traditional "every 3 to 5 years". It seems counterintuitive but it has been born out in my experience with Omega watches over many decades that keep very accurate time.
Edits: 11/30/14
I have a 1864 15 jewel American pocket watch. Not as fancy as your Hamilton, but it is still in fine shape.
I also have a 1946 Rolex Bubbleback stainless steel chronometer,(bought by my father just after the European war in Switzerland) which keeps fantastic time, and a 1942 Hamilton model 22 marine chronometer.
I wonder if any modern "quartz" watches will be around even 50 years from now.
I bet even the Soviet "sub clock" my ex bought me in the 90's will still be ticking a long time from now.
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