Mechanical Watch Maintenance Guide

As a combination of precision timing instruments and fashion accessories, the importance of watch maintenance cannot be underestimated. Accurate timing is the core function of a watch, and regular maintenance is the key to maintaining this function. Over time, the many tiny parts inside the watch will gradually wear out during high-frequency operation, and the lubricating oil will slowly dry up or become dirty. If maintenance is not carried out in time, these problems will directly interfere with the coordinated operation of the parts, resulting in deviations in the running time, and the original accurate timing function will be greatly reduced.
 

Some tips on mechanical watch maintenance will be described from the following aspects:
 

1. Avoid sweat corrosion: After wearing for a long time, sweat may corrode the watch case. The full steel case is corrosion-resistant, but the semi-steel case needs to be maintained, and sweat should be wiped off regularly with a soft cloth or a plastic watch holder.
 

2. Keep the watch clean: Do not open the back cover of the watch at will to prevent dust from entering the movement and affecting the operation of the watch.

3. Stay away from mothballs: Mothballs will deteriorate the watch oil, and the watch should avoid contact with mothballs.

4. Anti-magnetization: Avoid placing the watch near amplifiers, stereos, TVs and other equipment to avoid magnetization.

5. Wind up regularly: For watches that are not worn for a long time, wind them up regularly once a month. Automatic movement watches need to be gently swung or worn for a period of time to keep the movement running.
 

6. Dehumidification and maintenance: If ordinary mechanical watches are damp, dry cotton can be pressed on the watch and baked with a 40-watt light bulb for 5 minutes. If quartz electronic watches are damp, they can be placed in a sealed container with a gauze bag containing calcium chloride to dehumidify.
 

7. Save the packaging box: Keeping the packaging box of the watch can provide safety protection and reduce the risk of damage.
 

8. Alternate use of watches: Do not wear the same watch every day. Alternate use can avoid dust and body dirt accumulation.
 

9. Note on the use of luminous watches: Luminous watches have radiation. It is best to take them off when sleeping and put them on the table.


 

10. Refurbishment of the watch cover: If the watch cover is scratched, you can drop a few drops of clean water, squeeze toothpaste and wipe it to restore it to its new state.
 

Follow these maintenance tips and your mechanical watch will stay in top condition for a long time.