Care instructions for your watch

In this article, you’ll learn more about the best care for your wristwatch so it stays looking good and well kept for as long as possible. After all, today wristwatches are not only timepieces, but also special pieces of jewelry. To help extend the life of your watch, you should follow these important care tips:

General advice

1. Protect your watch especially from impacts, magnetic fields, strong heat, water, and other dirt.
2. Hand or sunscreen, hair sprays, perfume, and soap can leave permanent marks on straps or even damage the case and seals. Avoid contact between your watch and these substances.
3. The crown of the watch should always be pressed in and screwed down while wearing it to prevent wear.
4. It is best to store your watch separately from other pieces of jewelry to avoid damage as well.

Cleaning and hygiene

1. Do not wear your watch while sleeping, as increased sweating can cause material reactions.
2. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to remove sweat and the finest dirt particles. Warm water will help with heavier soiling, but make sure the cloth is only damp.
3. Have stubborn stains removed at a watch store. If needed, you can also have your strap replaced there.

Wristwatch movement

1. The battery life of a quartz watch depends on several factors. You should therefore check the battery regularly and, if necessary, have it replaced at a specialist store.
2. If you own a wristwatch with manual winding , ideally wind it every day at the same time. This keeps the mainspring sufficiently tensioned at all times and the watch achieves better accuracy.
3. With an automatic watch , setting the date must never be done between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m., as this can damage the movement. The rule of thumb: in the upper half of the dial.
4. A solar watch needs regular daylight so it can run reliably and without issues for a long time.

Wristwatch and water

1. When wearing it in water, pay attention to the water resistance of your watch model to avoid damage.
2. With water resistance from 10 bar, the watch is suitable for a swim in the sea – anyone who wants to dive should choose a diving watch with at least 20 bar.
3. Do not operate the pushers of chronographs underwater to prevent water from entering the movement.
4. Especially after swimming in the sea, you should rinse off the salt water as quickly as possible with fresh water, as the salt can dry out seals and even attack stainless steel over time. Chlorine in pool water can also damage the surface of your wristwatch.