How to Take Care of Your Watches?
A watch is one of the most sought-after fashion accessories for men. It lends their style elegance and refinement. To increase your chances of being able to use it and wear it for a long time, it is important to look after it and protect it: find a proper storage space, avoid exposing it to chemicals, but also wear it regularly and clean it!
Find a suitable storage space
This is a detail many watch owners overlook. Yet it is of paramount importance. It is indeed very important to store your watch when you are not wearing it on your wrist. Ideally, this delicate accessory should be kept in its watch box for added security. This will prevent it from being left exposed to dust, humidity, or potential scratches.
Your watch should be stored with its dial facing outward to avoid contact with any surface. If you own several, you can place them in the same storage box. In that case, you must make sure they do not touch each other. This way, these accessories will not risk wearing out due to any knocks that might occur between them.
Avoid exposure to chemicals
To keep your watch in good working order and use it for a long time, it is essential to keep it away from chemicals. Indeed, when these accessories come into contact with solutions such as perfume or detergents, their mechanism and condition can be damaged very quickly.
Cosmetic products should not come into contact with your watch either. You could jeopardise some of its important components, including the strap. If you want to apply perfume or use cosmetic products on your body, it is advisable to wait until they have dried before putting on your watch. What’s more, the sun can contribute to the accelerated deterioration of your watch strap. Protect it as much as possible from prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Wear your watch regularly to prevent it from drying out
Many watch owners wear them only rarely in the hope of keeping them longer. You should know that this habit will encourage wear. It is therefore advisable instead to wear your watch as often as possible if it is automatic. Indeed, an automatic watch operates thanks to a particular mechanism. For it to run properly, the various parts are coated with lubricant. You must ensure that this product does not dry out by wearing your watch regularly.
Clean your watch: essential maintenance!
Like all accessories, your watch needs to be cleaned. It is up to you to make sure it is clean whenever you have the opportunity. This is a measure that will help ensure your accessory remains in good condition. When cleaning, focus on the case and the crown.
If your watch is water-resistant, use a damp cloth to clean the targeted areas. If it cannot tolerate contact with water, opt for a dry cloth, which will be just as effective.
