Complete Guide to Daily Maintenance of Watches

##Time Guardian: Comprehensive Guide to Daily Maintenance of Watches

Watches are not only recorders of time, but also precise mechanical works of art. From daily wear to regular maintenance, every detail is related to the lifespan and accuracy of the watch. This article will provide a detailed explanation of all aspects of daily watch maintenance, helping you become a qualified guardian of time.

1、 Daily wear: Details determine success or failure

1. Stay away from magnetic fields:

Magnetic field hazards: In modern life, electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, and televisions can generate magnetic fields. Strong magnetic fields can affect the hairspring of watches, causing inaccurate timekeeping and even stopping.
Protective measures:
Try to avoid placing the watch near strong magnetic field devices such as televisions and speakers.
If the watch accidentally comes into contact with a strong magnetic field, please take it to a professional repair point for demagnetization treatment in a timely manner.

2. Avoid severe vibrations:

Vibration hazard: Intense exercise or impact may damage the internal parts of the movement, such as the breakage of the rocker tip, gear misalignment, etc.
Protective measures:
It is recommended to take off the watch when engaging in intense sports such as basketball and badminton.
Avoid the watch from being hit or dropped.

3. Pay attention to waterproofing:

Waterproof rating: Each watch is labeled with a waterproof rating, commonly including 30 meters, 50 meters, 100 meters, 200 meters, etc.
30 meters/3 ATM/3 Bar: only to prevent splashing water in daily life, such as washing hands and face.
50 meters/5 ATM/5 Bar: Can withstand short-term cold water showers, but cannot be soaked.
100m/10ATM/10Bar: Suitable for water sports such as swimming and snorkeling.
200m/20ATM/20Bar and above: professional diving table, suitable for deep diving activities.
matters needing attention:
*The waterproof depth is not the actual diving depth, but the result of laboratory static pressure testing.
*Changes in water temperature, water flow impact, and other factors can all affect waterproof performance.
*Do not wear the watch in high temperature and humidity environments such as hot baths or saunas.
*The crown and buttons are weak waterproof links, please ensure that they are in their normal position.

4. Keep clean:

Cleaning method:
*Regularly wipe the watch case and strap with soft fabric to remove sweat stains and dust.
*For metal watch straps, a soft bristled brush dipped in a small amount of soapy water can be used for cleaning, then rinsed with clean water and wiped dry.
*For leather watch straps, contact with water and chemicals should be avoided, and professional leather cleaners can be used for care.
matters needing attention:
*Do not use an ultrasonic cleaning machine to clean the watch, as it may damage the movement.
*Do not remove the crown during cleaning to prevent moisture from entering the case.

2、 Regular Maintenance: Preventing Problems Before They Occur

1. Upchain and power storage:

Manual winding watch: It is recommended to wind the watch at a fixed time every day to ensure sufficient power.
Automatic winding watch: It should be worn for sufficient time every day or powered by a shaker.
matters needing attention:
Do not over chain to avoid damaging the mainspring.
If the watch is not worn for a long time, it is recommended to manually wind it once a month to keep the movement running.

2. Waterproof test:

Testing frequency: It is recommended to conduct a waterproof test once a year to ensure good waterproof performance of the watch.
Testing method: Send the watch to a professional repair point and use professional equipment for pressure testing.

3. Maintenance of the movement:

Maintenance cycle: It is generally recommended to conduct a comprehensive maintenance every 3-5 years.
Maintenance content:
*Cleaning the movement: Remove oil and impurities inside the movement.
*Replace lubricating oil: Add an appropriate amount of lubricating oil to each component of the movement to reduce friction.
*Replace the waterproof gasket: Ensure the waterproof performance of the watch.
*Adjusting the accuracy of timekeeping: ensuring the accuracy of the watch’s timekeeping.
matters needing attention:
*Please choose the official after-sales service center or professional repair institution of the brand for maintenance.
*Please communicate with the maintenance personnel before maintenance to understand the maintenance items and prices.

3、 Professional Maintenance: Targeted Treatment

When your watch encounters the following situations, please promptly take it to a professional repair point for processing:
Travel time is not allowed: the daily error exceeds 15 seconds.
Water ingress: Water mist or droplets appear inside the mirror.
Mirror damage: Cracks or scratches appear on the mirror.
Crown or button malfunction: unable to operate the crown or button normally.
Other abnormal situations: such as abnormal noise, stopping, etc.

4、 Collection and Storage Article: Proper Storage, Eternal Renewal

Storage environment: Watches that are not worn for a long time should be placed in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight.
Storage method: It is recommended to use the original watch box or dust bag for storage, and regularly wind up to keep the movement running.
matters needing attention:
Do not store watches with chemicals such as camphor balls.
Do not place the watch in high temperature and high humidity environments.

Conclusion:

A carefully crafted watch not only accurately tells the time, but also accompanies us through long years and witnesses important moments in life. Understanding watch maintenance knowledge and providing careful care is essential to ensure its longevity and eternal charm on the wrist.