Thoughts on silicon hairsprings in modern mechanical watches?
It's becoming an issue for me as I expand my collection which is driving me towards smaller independents... I'd like to have a watch that can still be functional/serviceable 100 years from now.. putting silicon in them, might as well own a quartz watch... Even Patek is now using silicon... with most Richemont, Swatch Group, etc. having all switched over.
Modern Men's Rolexes (with the exception of the new dress watch released this year) are still using their parachrom bleu hairspring, but I suppose it's just a matter of time... I have one steel sports Rolex and even though they are mass produced, at least they are still attempting to be horologically sound timepieces...
But, do y'all look that closely at the movements and horology when thinking about the next watch you purchase or is it just price/looks? I must admit, i'm a nerd on these kinds of things...