Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Avoiding Damage
• Part 2 of 2: Caring for and storing your watch

For those who have invested their funds in expensive watches, ensuring their preservation in their original form will become a serious motive. Taking care of your watch plays an important role in its performance and durability. The lifespan of your favorite chronometer is dependent on continued care and warranty service.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Avoiding Damage

1. 1 Wear all bracelets or chains on the other wrist. Wrist jewelry can scratch the sides or glass of your watch. Only fabric or thin leather bracelets can be worn with the watch. Do not wear metal jewelry on your watch wrist, whatever it is.
2. 2 Avoid extreme temperatures. The temperature should not rise above 60 ° C and fall below -48 degrees. Changes in heat or cold can affect the consistency of the lubricant inside the movement, which keeps the watch running smoothly.
   • The temperature does not have to be high to damage your watch. For example, the heat from a warm shower combined with humidity creates a dangerous environment.
3. 3 Take off your watch during physical activity. If you know you are going to play sports or rock climbing any time soon, leave your watch at home to protect it from possible damage. Although most watches are shockproof, impacting too hard can damage them. For the same reason, try not to drop them.
   • Alternatively, get an inexpensive watch that you won't mind getting dirty or scratched. There are also expensive watch options available that are designed for serious workloads if you can't avoid them.
4. 4 Take off your watch when applying makeup or perfume. Safe for your body, certain chemicals in cosmetics can compromise the waterproof performance of your watch or interfere with its performance. Keep your watch away from the bathroom while collecting. As a rule, the watch is the last thing that you put on yourself before going out.
5. 5 Keep the watch away from magnets. They are commonly found in TVs and laptops, so keep them away from electromagnetic devices. Never leave your watch on the laptop lid. Magnets can negatively affect the metal parts inside the chronometer, which in turn will affect the operation of the entire movement as a whole. This rule does not apply to digital clocks, or any other, inside which there are no mechanisms.
   • If this is not possible, look for an "anti-magnetic" watch, which has a special technology to prevent damage due to interaction with magnets.

Part 2 of 2: Caring for and storing your watch

1. 1 Perform regular maintenance. Have your watch checked every three to four years. Make sure to test them for water resistance after each battery change; replacing the battery will compromise the waterproof performance. When replacing the battery in a quartz watch, you should consider doing a full service.
   • It is best to entrust the replacement of the battery to a professional. You should only do this yourself if your watch is digital or not waterproof. There is no complicated mechanism in a digital watch that you can damage when changing the battery. If the watch is not waterproof, you do not need to check the seal after replacement.
   • In any case, make sure the watch crown is screwed in or sunk in. Otherwise, it may affect the water resistance of some watch models.
2. 2 Wind up your mechanical watch. Mechanical watches (not "quartz", "kinetic" or "eco-drive") must be periodically wound, which will allow them to constantly show the correct time. Unscrew the crown (if necessary) and turn clockwise (away from you). You should do 20 to 40 turns. Stop as soon as you feel resistance from the mechanism, and then turn the crown back five to six times to reduce the load on the mechanism.
3. 3 Clean your watch regularly. Dip the watch in warm, slightly soapy water. Then rinse them in clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Do this every two weeks, or whenever the watch gets dirty enough. Regular brushing with a soft toothbrush can also be helpful to remove microscopic debris that may be on the bracelet.
   • Cleaning of a leather strap in need of this is done by dipping it into the same soapy solution with further mechanical treatment with a toothbrush, and subsequent rinsing in clean water. Leave it to dry, but keep your skin away from any heat sources.
4. 4 Store your watch in a dry place. Moisture and dust are the two main threats to watch storage. Have a designated dry place (preferably away from the bathroom) and try to keep the original packaging for easy storage of your watch. Never store the watch face down to avoid scratching the glass surface. Be sure to wear all of your watches in turn from time to time to be able to make sure they are working correctly; Don't let broken chronometers collect dust in your closet.
   • If you store all watches in one place, make sure they are not touching each other to avoid scratches. Use acid-free tissue paper for a secure barrier between them.
   • Do not use bubble wrap as a protective layer during storage. Such packaging can retain moisture, leading to rust and other damage.