He could be right, if it's been serviced within the last couple of years. If not then he really should have asked how long it has been since it was serviced and then suggested that it be gone through, or set aside and not used at all.
I learned very early on as a watch enthusiast that a watch that seems to run perfectly fine is a horrendously poor indicator of what's going on inside of it. Gears could be grinding against each other, getting very slowly destroyed. Or oils inside the watch could be turning to sludge.
Yes, you guys are correct, and I do plan on getting a second opinion. I haven't wound or used the watch in years. It has never, to my knowledge, been serviced. It was back in the 1960s when my Dad used to carry it. I don't plan on carrying it, but I would like to get it into top condition.
The fellow whom I showed it to is an older guy who deals in watches at a local antique shop. I got the feeling when he told me that there was no reason to check it out that he probably just didn't want to put the time & effort into it. He likely makes the bulk of his money from sales. He looks to be in his 70s, and probably not that much into repairs & servicing, these days.
I'm in a one horse town, and there aren't many "watch guys" around here. I may have to take it to Pittsburgh, PA, the closest big city. Will keep you all posted on what I find out.
