I have had an old pocket watch that was my Great Grandfathers(Dads side)handed down.Very heavy piece for its size. I'd pull it out once and awhile and wind it , let it run , kept perfect time. I handed it down to my oldest son when he got married.
You did exactly the right thing winding it occasionally, keeps the lubrication fluid and stretches the time between service. Do you know the manufacturer? Also if you can see the seriel # I have some cool reference books to find out when it was made.
