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November 27th, 2015

What You Need to Know About Servicing Your Watch over Winter

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Intricate and luxurious timepieces are the perfect Christmas gift because of their classic style but practical function. With a wide array of brands and models to choose from, choosing a watch allows you to handpick the perfect present based on your loved one’s personality.

But whether you are thinking of gifting someone with a luxurious wristwatch, or have been fortunate enough to receive your own some Christmases ago, it’s important that you show it some tender loving care every once in a while to ensure that it retains its accuracy and original high quality functionality.

What You Need to Know About Caring for a Wristwatch

The level of detail and intricacy used to craft fine wristwatches means that in excess of 200 individual moving parts are required for a single movement. Assuming that you wear your watch every day, it also means that you will clock up more than 8,500 hours of accurate timekeeping each year, so it’s inevitable that your piece will require some maintenance every 4-5 years.

If you were gifted a watch for Christmas a few years ago, you should arrange an appointment with a reputable watch repairs specialist as soon as possible to keep things ticking over.

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Why Fine Timepieces Require Regular Maintenance

The high quality manufacture of fine chronometers means that they are far more than a way of telling the time, they are instruments of sheer precision. Within a very small volume, there are a number of components contributing to various functions, resulting in a certain amount of wear.

Regular maintenance, such as renewing the lubrication and replacing worn components, will ensure that it retains the highest level of accuracy throughout its lifetime. It is vital that you enlist an authorised specialist to restore your watch rather than attempt it yourself and risk irreplaceable damage to the delicate parts.

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What You Need to Consider this Winter

Over winter, you may find that the face of your watch becomes misty. In this scenario, you should seek an authorised dealer as soon as possible to prevent any corrosion or discolouration of the dial. Since each model and brand assigns a different approach to create their timepieces, each chronometer requires specific and individualised care, so ensure that your horologist has the expected knowledge and expertise.

While carrying out a service, there may be a few components that are analysed to ensure that everything is still working happily together. For instance, gaskets that maintain the water resistance of your watch may also be checked over.

Whether you were presented with a wristwatch as a gift a number of years ago or are thinking about buying one for a loved one this Christmas, you may be seeking more advice about the care of such a precious item. Please don’t hesitate to visit us in store or phone us on 01524 38 48 58 if you would like further advice about a watch you have purchased. You can also keep up to date with our latest news by following us on Twitter or liking us on Facebook.

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