Wristwatch Maintenance: Wristwatches are considered art pieces that some people cherish and keep. They vary in style, type, and price. Wristwatches are small, highly sensitive devices, so proper care and maintenance are essential to prevent damage and ensure the preservation of your beautiful timepiece, whether it's a men's or women's watch.
- If you own more than one watch, rely on only a few, and keep the rest locked away in their boxes for extended periods, you're condemning them to premature wear and tear. Watches should be worn periodically instead of being left in boxes in your closet; the lubricants that facilitate the movement of the parts will dry out, affecting their accuracy.
- Watch screws are important components, so they must be installed after repair using small screwdrivers specifically designed for watch screws. These screws must be installed correctly, as they are crucial for controlling the movement of the watch hands and ensuring smooth and easy operation.
- If your watch has some scratches or dents, you might think that the best solution is to polish it. However, what you need to know is that every time a watch is polished, it loses a layer of the material it's made of, whether it's gold, silver, or any other material. Repeated polishing will cause it to lose its shape, especially around the edges, which will become dull.
- If your wristwatch has a date display, you should not adjust it between 10 PM and 2 AM. During this time, the watch is in the date-setting process, and you should not tamper with this mechanism if it has a mechanical movement.
- It goes without saying that a non-waterproof watch shouldn't come into contact with water. But even water-resistant watches require special care; they shouldn't be exposed to hot water. So, the next time you decide to treat yourself to a jacuzzi or sauna, remember to take off your watch. The contraction and expansion of metals due to exposure to high and then low temperatures can allow moisture to penetrate the watch.
- Don't wait until your watch breaks down to have it serviced. Having it serviced annually, for example, will save you money. If you decide to do it after three years, the cost will be much higher because you'll need to replace internal parts that have worn out or are no longer working accurately.
- A very important point to note, especially if you own a luxury watch: you can go anywhere to replace the watch battery, for example, but if you need maintenance, you should go to the company or store that sells that brand. Don't leave your luxury watch at the mercy of amateurs.
- Modern wristwatches are easy to rewind because they have a mechanism that prevents overwinding. However, classic or older watches don't have this mechanism; your signal to stop winding is when you feel a slight resistance. Remember that these watches require frequent maintenance, so don't neglect them.
- Some wristwatches are designed with a high degree of resistance to magnetic fields. However, most watches are easily affected when placed near laptops and mobile phones.
- Keeping older mechanical watches near any device that emits magnetic energy can negatively affect the mainspring, causing the hands to jump forward unnecessarily. Modern watches generally take this issue into account and are therefore somewhat immune to the effects of mobile phones, but caution is always advised.
Therefore, it is recommended to maintain mechanical wristwatches regularly, at least once every five years, to clean the movement of any impurities and add appropriate oils to protect the gears from wear and tear caused by constant friction. This will allow you to preserve your watch for many years, exceeding the lifespan of quartz watches and giving them a long lifespan. As for quartz watches, aside from changing the battery, it is not possible to maintain them yourself, as the cost of repairing or replacing any of these components is usually higher than buying a new watch.
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