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Seven Must-Know Tips for Maintaining Your Watch
Water Resistance: Not Quite What It Seems
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Water Resistance: Not Quite What It Seems
Many watches claim to be water-resistant, with ratings like 30M, 50M, or even 200M. However, these ratings are based on static conditions in a laboratory setting, not real-life scenarios. In reality, a 30M rating merely means splash resistance. It’s safe for washing hands or face but not for soaking. A 50M rating allows for brief immersion in water, whereas 100M is suitable for swimming at surface levels. Only watches rated 200M or higher are suitable for diving.
Timing Adjustments: Timing Is Everything
For simple watches displaying hours, minutes, and seconds, adjustments can be made anytime. However, for watches with calendars, moon phases, or more complex functions, avoid making adjustments between 10 PM and 2 AM. This is when the date mechanism is in action and is most vulnerable to damage.
Watch Straps: Suit to Season
Leather straps are less suitable for summer due to sweat absorption, which can cause discomfort and odor. For metal straps, sweat can cause slippage. If your watch is water-resistant above 50M, rinsing the strap under cold water can remove sweat. Rubber straps, while water-resistant, can degrade and break down over time due to exposure to oils.
Winding Your Watch: A Personal Touch
Most automatic watches can also be manually wound, especially important when wearing the watch for the first time after a while. For automatic watches, winding about 40 times is usually sufficient to fully wind the watch. Frequent manual winding, however, is not advised as it can wear out the waterproof seal of the crown.
Accuracy and Magnetism: The Invisible Force
Watches without antimagnetic features can be affected by the magnetic fields prevalent in our daily environments, causing them to deviate from accurate timing. Keeping your watch away from high magnetic fields and using a demagnetizing tool when necessary can restore its accuracy.
Storage: Safe and Sound
Avoid storing your watch in places like wardrobes with mothballs, which can degrade the watch oil, or near electronics, which can cause magnetization. Ideally, store your watch in a watch box, preferably one that can wind automatic watches, in a location away from electronics and chemicals.
Emergencies: Quick Fixes
For moisture inside the watch, use a dry cotton cloth and a 40-watt bulb for gentle drying. Scratches can be minimized with a bit of water and toothpaste. For straps with odors, a quick scrub with soap and a brush followed by leather oil can refresh them.
Temperature Sensitivity: Avoid Extremes
Sudden temperature changes can compromise the water resistance of your watch and affect its timing accuracy. Keep your watch away from extreme heat or cold to prevent damage and maintain its performance.
Remember, regular care and mindful usage can significantly extend the life and performance of your precious timepiece.
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