Buying a mechanical watch might be challenging for some people, especially when it comes to maintenance, particularly if the watch holds significant value. However, the process is actually easier than most people think. Let’s break it down step by step in today’s Invistory article.
- Keep your mechanical watches “alive”. It’s okay to let your watch “die” for a day or two, but leaving it for weeks or months would spell disaster. The reason is simple. Your watch is made of gears and springs. If left unmoved for a period of time would cause them to get “jammed” and/or not operate how it is supposed to be. Hence, wearing your watch interchangeably or keeping it in an automatic winder can be your solutions.
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- Don’t overwound your hand wound mechanical watches. You would feel the winding movement gets heavier, thus it is a sign to stop. Some manufacturers put a “break” when the mainspring has been fully wound. Do not force it or you will destroy the whole mechanism.
- Don’t put your watches near magnets, especially for automatic watches. TV, computers, gadget covers, speakers and laptops are some of the daily items that produce magnetic fields. These magnetic fields cause disturbance to the whole mechanism as most of the gears are made of ferromagnetic materials.
- Don’t wear it while doing heavy sports. Golf, tennis, basketball to name a few. The balance wheel is the most sensitive and fragile part that is heavily impacted by these sports. Unless you’re the ultra rich that just throw away your broken watches, then refrain from doing any heavy sports with your mechanical watches.
- Don’t drop your watch. Simple advice but very hard to implement. Place your watch in a safe area, away from any edges and toddlers. We never know what kind of bad luck that might hit on us. No need for explanation on this one.
- Protect your watch with protection film. This one is a no brainer. Applying protection film to your watch reduces the risk of scratches and dents from any contact with rough surfaces such as your desk, your nail, and your clothes. Yes, clothes! Some clothes have rough fibres and can cause hairline scratches like denim or jeans. Worry not, Invishield’s 3D Pro-Tech Protection Film can protect any type of watches packed with self-healing technology and lifetime warranty.
See, caring for your watch is not that hard. We will discuss more in part 2 of this article. In the meantime, you can try to implement these simple tips for your watch.
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