Expert Advice on Keeping Your Timepiece in Excellent Condition
Cleaning
To keep your watch clean, use a non-abrasive cloth to remove dust, dirt and moisture. This will maintain the look of the watch and ensure it is preserved.
To clean a NON water resistant watch, simply wipe the watch with a soft cloth and avoid any exposure to moisture.
To clean a water resistant watch, use a soft, damp cloth to clean the watch and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
To clean a NON water resistant watch, simply wipe the watch with a soft cloth and avoid any exposure to moisture.
To clean a water resistant watch, use a soft, damp cloth to clean the watch and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Full Maintenance
It is recommended to have a complete overhaul conducted on your timepiece every three years. This ensures your watch is kept in its greatest condition.
Leather Straps
To preserve the condition of your leather strap, be sure to avoid contact with water, prolonged exposure to sunlight to prevent from fading and oily products/cosmetics, which will cause the strap to deteriorate.
Water Resistance
Keep in mind, not all watches are designed to be water resistant. Those that are, must be tested periodically every 12-18 months, specifically because gaskets and seals tend to deteriorate over time and will need to be replaced.
If your watch is designed for water sport activities, do not operate in the moisture environment, since water can seep into the case. Be sure to clean the watch with fresh water and a soft cloth after water contact.
If your watch is designed for water sport activities, do not operate in the moisture environment, since water can seep into the case. Be sure to clean the watch with fresh water and a soft cloth after water contact.
Things to Avoid
Magnetic Fields: avoid placing your watch or having it exposed to anything containing a magnet, which can cause a watch to run incorrectly. This includes speakers, refrigerators, computers, cell phones, etc.
Chemical Products: avoid direct contact with detergents, perfumes, cosmetic products, etc. since they can cause damage to the bracelet or the gaskets.
Extreme Temperatures: extreme temperature changes can affect timekeeping and are harmful to most watches.
Impacts: Impacts and sudden shocks can result in possible damage to the movement, case and crystal. If this happens, service is required.
Chemical Products: avoid direct contact with detergents, perfumes, cosmetic products, etc. since they can cause damage to the bracelet or the gaskets.
Extreme Temperatures: extreme temperature changes can affect timekeeping and are harmful to most watches.
Impacts: Impacts and sudden shocks can result in possible damage to the movement, case and crystal. If this happens, service is required.