Advices about style
Look for the right scheme: A watch face that looks too small on your wrist could appear too formal or old fashioned. In addition a watch that’s too big or complicated could look awkward.
If you don’t know which the appropriate watch is, consider looking for something minimal and classic, which will fit with any outfits.
Creating your style be choosing watch is very important, quantity is not always best. A collection of four unique watches is better than a collection of 10 common ones.
Service & Care
How a watch get its energy to work
A watch with a quartz movement gets the energy from the battery. It should be checked and replace every 12-18months. If a watch is going to be kept in storage it should not have a battery inside it.
For a mechanical movement it is recommended to wind the watch every day at a specific time in order to provide the timepiece with the appropriate energy for the following 24 hours.
An automatic movement will storage the necessary energy from the everyday use, as soon as you wear it daily, it will have the sufficient energy to work.
Maintenance and care of a watch
A watch should be repaired or maintained after a specific period of time. Of course when a watch is no longer functioning it is time to visit a watchmaker. Under normal circumstances a complete maintenance check is necessary every 3-5 years. During this procedure the timepiece go through a complete check where all the pieces are taken apart, spare parts are being replaced and as well new lubricants are used.
Water-resistance
Every year especially before the summer season you should visit a watchmaker in order to check the water-resistance of your watch. The capability of water-resistance depends on the proper replacements of materials such as rubber and other synthetic materials. If you don’t provide the appropriate service a water-resistant watch can be damaged by entering water which affects the sensitive to moisture movement.
Cleaning
A watch could be damaged from the daily use because of the dust, exposure to sun, moisture, dirt and fatty acids from the skin. You should clean your watch by carefully wiped with a soft cloth. The use of cleaning agents can harm your watch especially its water resistance.
Leather strap
In general do not clean a leather strap with water, soap or chemicals since this can create discoloration and also stain in the leather. With daily use, a leather strap normally last between 1-2 years. This time period is also recommended for hygienic reasons.
Storage of watches
A watch should be kept in clean, dust-free places like a specific watch box. The watches should have a distance from each other in order to avoid scratches. The watch and especially dial and hands should be protected from direct sun and other light to preserve them.
Water-resistance explanation
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Suitable for everyday use. Splash/rain resistant |
showering, bathing |
Swimming, snorkeling and water sports |
skin diving |
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| Without indication | No | No | No | No |
| Water Resistant 3 ATM / 30m | Yes | No | No | No |
| Water Resistant 5 ATM / 50m | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Water Resistant 10 ATM / 100m | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Water Resistant 20 ATM / 200m | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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