watch guide

watch care

With proper care, your new watch will look great and keep you on time, for a long time. Here are a few helpful tips.

Cleaning the Case
To keep a watch looking like new, clean the exterior and band regularly. A wristwatch is easily soiled by sweat or dirt. To remove soil from the case, glass or band of a watch, wipe the watch completely with a soft, dry cloth.

Avoiding Shock
Avoid exposing a watch to severe shock, such as dropping it onto a hard surface. It might stop working or lose accuracy. Light shocks, like being jolted during a game of golf or tennis, do not affect the accuracy of a watch.

Avoiding Temperature Extremes
Leaving a watch for a long time in a place of extremely high or low temperature may damage it or shorten the lifetime of its power cell.

Avoiding Magnetism
Avoid exposing an analog quartz watch to anything magnetic. It may temporarily stop working, or show a time gain or loss if it comes in close contact with a magnet. This may include a magnetic health appliance, such as necklace or bracelet, or the magnetic part of a household electrical appliance.

Maintaining Water Resistance
To maintain its original level of water resistance, a water-resistant watch needs periodic checks and occasional upkeep by an authorized watch repair facility.

Cleaning a Leather Band
To preserve the appearance and durability of a leather band, wipe off sweat and dirt frequently with a soft, dry cloth. A leather band should be worn loosely on the wrist to eliminate or reduce sweating.

Cleaning a Metal Band
Because a watchband always touches the skin, it is easily soiled by sweat or dust. To avoid the dulling and damaging effects of soiling, wash away dust and sweat with soapy water and a soft brush. After washing, dry the metal band well. Be careful not to wet the body of a watch that is not water-resistant.