Take Care Of Your Timepiece

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The more complex technology watch, the more sophisticated internal structure,maintenance is even more need to worry about, the only way they can be a long continuous operation, accurate travel time, can be from generation to generation. If you have a market value of 500,000 senior watch, how would you treat it.

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CARE TIP 1

Regular Winding

Even if you have not worn your timepiece for a while, you should wind your mechanical watch (self-winding or manual-winding) at least once a month. For a manual-winding watch, turn the crown until it resists, without forcing it. For a self-winding watch, we recommend at least 25 turns of the crown. This helps keep the movement components well lubricated.

CARE TIP 2

A Proper Fit

Ensure that your watch is fitted properly on your wrist. This improves the efficiency of the winding system and avoids premature wear of the links of your metal bracelet.

Avoid wearing several watches or items of jewelry on the same wrist, as doing so risks scratching the watch and metal bracelet links.

CARE TIP 3

Cleaning Water-Resistant Watches

Clean your watch and its metal bracelet regularly with warm water, rinse with fresh water, and dry with a soft cloth. This simple gesture limits the abrasive or corrosive effects of the chlorine, seawater, sand and perfume.

CARE TIP 4

Swimming with Water-Resistant Watches

Before swimming, check that the crown and push-pieces are fully screwed down. Aside from crowns on our “Diver” models, crown and push-pieces should not be activated while submerged in water. After swimming in salt water, rinse the watch with fresh water.

CARE TIP 5

Periodical Controls & Services

The movement and the water resistance should be checked periodically. Water resistance seals exposed to the environment (temperature differences, acidity, amongst others) should be replaced every two to three years depending on wear and tear. This routine water-resistance service is the only way to protect the heart of your watch from dust and humidity.

As far as time keeping, our authorized service centers will carry out a complete maintenance service when required to restore the accuracy according to the Audemars Piguet quality standards and ensure the longevity of the movement.

CARE TIP 6

Corrosive Materials

Avoid all contacts with corrosive materials (acid, perfumes, carbonated beverages, etc.) as they are likely to damage the water-resistant seals.

CARE TIP 7

Leather Straps

Leather straps should not be submerged in water as water will wear them out faster. This does not apply to rubber or metal straps.

CARE TIP 8

Magnetic Fields

Throughout everyday life, we are often exposed to magnetic fields that may cause timepieces to run slower, excessively fast, or even stop. If necessary, a simple demagnetization process can be performed by a professional watchmaker, before resetting the time.

CARE TIP 9

Dates & Calendar

Avoid correcting the date, month or lunar cycle in the afternoon or evening. Similarly, avoid manipulating the annual or perpetual calendar outside of the time ranges recommended in the watch manual.

CARE TIP 10

Authorized Network

We recommend that you only buy and service your timepiece within the Audemars Piguet authorized network. We have built up a global network of skilled watchmakers to ensure local service and a consistent level of expertise.