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Advice on Adding to the Life Of Your Watch

August 27th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

A majority of us have a minimum of a couple of watches set aside for the following reasons; one for daily wear and work, and some others for special occasions or formal wear. There is a huge variety of different watches available, and it is very hard to resist the temptation to add to your collection, Particularly when you’re older watches breakdown on you. However, there are not a lot of people that spend the time to have their existing watches maintained in order to use them as long as possible.

Study the Characteristics of Your Watch

Most watches will come with a booklet, which will contain the detailed characteristics of the watch such as: if it is water resistant and to what degree (i.e. 30 feet, 50 feet and so on), whether you can have a shower with it or swim, if it is shock and scratch proof (scratch proof is only referred to the glass face of the watch), and the care required for it. It is very important you carefully read the booklet provided in order to ensure you avoid what can ruin your watch.

Service your watch regularly, especially if it is an expensive brand that you want to last you for the longest period of time. In fact, watches will usually last for approximately 10 years and the designer brands for a lifetime if you take proper care of them.

Care for the Strap

The strap of your watch is as important, especially when it is made of a precious material such as gold or platinum. Dust, sweat, and other particles can make their way in between the links too, and thus must be cleaned. For the straps that are made out of leather, ensure that you don’t subject them to direct water or any other form of liquids, and even though it is very comfortable with time, you will need to change them at least once a year.

Helpful Tips

If you’re in search of buying an expensive designer watch that has special functions such as automatic or kinetic features, you need to make certain that you can give your watch the proper maintenance required so that you can enjoy it for the longest period of time. All instructions for proper care to come with it, or the person of sold to you should provide them to you when you buy.

You can easily double and triple your watch’s life span with the above mentioned. Thus, you can enjoy its benefits, as well as add to your collection with every future purchase, instead of replacing the broken piece.