mebiuspower
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I bought my Submariner in London in 2000 and have never had it serviced. Lately the crown was a little hard to unscrew and I could feel a slight resistance when setting the watch. All this time (24 years!) it was running around +4 sec per day on average. Just accepted the estimate from my AD.
Not sure how the hands were scratched as the case was never opened but whatever.
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Accuracy is not an indication that the watch does or doesn't need service. The movement that haven't been serviced in 24 years is bone dry and causes the gears to grind and wear on the jewels.