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: Also, I was informed by a dealer NOT to get a
: Chrono, because I would have to spend $200
: in 2-3 years to clean up the gummed up oils
: inside, EVERY 2-3 years. Is such a thing so?
Any mechanical watch requires a little more elaborate servicing than the quartz version. Though it is more like every 4-5 years.
: Is there an advantage to a Quartz? I would like
: not to have to replace batteries every few
: years.
The quartz version is somewhat more accurate (though the mechanical is plenty accurate for normal use) and the quartz has a nifty 'timezone' feature that allows you to change the hour without stopping or otherwise effecting the minute and second hands.
Read up on this site about the general merits of quartz versus mechanical:
Why would I want a mechanical/automatic watch when quartz is more accurate?
and the specific differences in the quartz versus mechanical SMP:
SMP FAQ: Should I choose the automatic (mechanical) or quartz movement?
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