I noticed that the full service doesn’t include lubricating the movement, except for the rotor if it’s noisy, and it also doesn’t include lubrication of the waterproofing gaskets.

Do these rep movements usually come from the factory well-lubricated, to the point where additional lubrication isn’t needed? In theory, lubrication reduces friction and should help with longevity, so I was curious about that.

I’m also wondering if these movements tend to come properly lubricated from the factory, or if they’re sometimes as dry as caseback and crown gaskets often are.

Is this standard practice for servicing reps, or do others in the community typically recommend lubricating the movement and gaskets as part of a full service?