Watch as a high-precision timing instruments and art jewelry, the proper use and maintenance is essential, as a love the table, you really know how to extend watch “life” it.
Almost everybody owns a watch, but getting the most out of it requires a little knowledge about how watches work. Our top 10 watch care tips, and information about their materials and mechanisms should give you a well rounded overview.
Our top 10 tips for caring for your watch:
1.Keep it in its box or a padded bag when not wearing it. Do not leave it in the bottom of a handbag as this will subject it to scratches and knocks.
2. Have it pressure tested when it has a battery change if it is 100m water resistant or more. This will ensure it remains water tight
3. Refrain from wear in hot, steamy environments like showers, saunas or spa pools. Hot water particles are smaller than cold water particles and can enter your watch causing condensation. Most watches are not guaranteed against wear in hot water or steam.
4.When wearing the watch in water, make sure the crown is pushed or screwed in all the way so it is sealed up properly.
5.Have the watch regularly serviced internally to make sure all parts are running smoothly.
6.When the battery goes flat, do not leave the flat battery in the watch for a long time. Flat batteries can leak and damage the watch inside
7.Do not attempt to take the back off your watch yourself. This should be done in a controlled environment with no dust or moisture. Bring your watch into us for a battery change rather than trying to do it at home.
8. When you buy a new watch, keep the warranty card and instructions handy in case you ever need them again.
9.Have your watch fitted properly when you purchase it. If the strap is too long, the watch can roll around and get knocked more easily.
10.Do not subject your watch to strong magnets. This includes machinery with magnetic components, sound system speakers, bio-magnetic underlays and magnetic jewellery. Magnets can interfere with metal parts inside your watch causing time loss and other issues.
TYPES OF WATCH
There are 4 main types of watch movement used today:
1.QUARTZ: This is a battery powered watch. The most common watch movement available. Battery powered watches are highly accurate and don’t require much servicing. All you need to note is that the battery needs changing when the watch loses time
2.SOLAR: These watches work by light being converted into energy through a tiny solar panel. That energy is stored in a rechargeable battery which doesn’t need regular replacing. Solar watches are popular as they are very accurate, environmentally friendly and don’t need regular battery changes. All you need is light, natural or artificial, to charge the watch.
3.AUTOMATIC: Automatic watches are powered by being worn. The wrist movement of the wearer winds a main spring. Automatic watches are very popular and reliable provided they are worn regularly to maintain power. Automatic watches need more regular servicing and should be adjusted regularly to another time source as they tend to lose about 20 seconds (plus or minus) per day.
4.KINETIC: Kinetic watches are less common, but they are available in some brands. The wearers movement powers a rechargeable battery. They are very accurate and environmentally friendly.