Maintenance knowledge of luxury watches

Maintenance knowledge of luxury watches

Avoid magnetic field, avoid alternating cold and hot, waterproof performance, regular cleaning, avoid impact, maintain watchband, avoid vibration, handle scratches in time, wind it regularly and store it correctly.

Avoid magnetic field

Watches should be kept away from strong magnetic fields, such as high-voltage lines, stereos, large electrical appliances, etc., so as to avoid magnetization affecting the walking time.

Avoid alternating hot and cold.

Avoid exposure of the watch to an instantaneous alternating hot and cold environment, such as strong sunlight or extremely cold places, so as to avoid the watch's timing accuracy being affected by thermal expansion and contraction.

waterproof

Even a waterproof watch cannot prevent water vapor. It should not be worn when bathing or swimming, so as to avoid gaps in the waterproof ring, which may lead to water ingress. Waterproof aprons will age over time and need to be replaced regularly.

Regular cleaning

Clean the strap and case regularly, but even a watch with high water resistance should not be soaked in water for a long time. It is recommended to go to a professional watch cleaning and maintenance station for maintenance.

Avoid collision

The watch shall not be severely hit or dropped, so as to avoid strongly touching the surface of items with the same or higher hardness, such as oxidized metal and Shi Ying crystal.

Maintenance strap

The leather strap should be protected from long-term sunlight, lightly wiped with a moist soft cloth when cleaning, and then dried in a dark and ventilated place. Metal watchbands should be moisture-proof and clean to prevent oxidation 2.

Avoid vibration

The watch movement is fragile, and it may be damaged by high-intensity vibration. Avoid wearing wristwatch 2 during strenuous exercise.

Handle scratches in time.

When the watch is slightly scratched, it can be handled by itself; If the scratch is serious, you should go to a professional watch repair shop for treatment.

Regular winding

For mechanical watches or automatic watches, even if they are not worn, they should be manually wound regularly to maintain the running performance of the movement.

Proper storage

When the watch is not used, it should be maintained, oiled and wiped in time, and placed in an environment without magnetic field or special case to ensure accurate time and beautiful appearance when it is used next time.

The above maintenance knowledge is helpful to prolong the service life of luxury watches and keep them in good running condition. In daily use, you should pay attention to avoid the above unfavorable factors to take good care of your watch.