How to extend the life of a watch for decades
Proper care and regular maintenance is the secret to long service life. A good mechanical watch has been working for 50-100+ years
Regular maintenance
Mechanical watches:complete cleaning and lubrication every 3-5 years.Quartz:every 5-7 years.Diving services:annual water protection test and oil seal replacement.
Avoid magnets
Strong magnets (speakers, magnetic case fasteners, MRI) can magnetize the spiral of the mechanism. The clock will start to rush by minutes a day. Demagnetization — 3,000-5,000 ₸.
Protection from water
Even waterproof watches require an annual oil seal test. Do not press the buttons underwater (except for special diving ones). After the sea, rinse with fresh water.
Temperature and shock
Avoid sudden temperature changes (from -20°C immediately to +25°C) — this causes condensation under the glass. Strong impacts (golf, tennis) are dangerous for mechanics — the balance pins break. Take off your watch before active sports.
Proper storage
Forself-winding mechanical watch— special caskets-winder (20,000-150,000 ₸). For the rest — a soft box or an original box. Do not store in the sun or in the bathroom (humidity!).
Signs that it's time to go to the watchmaker
Contact us immediately if: 1)watches are in a hurry or lagging behind the norm (±10 seconds/day for mechanics, ±30 seconds/month for quartz),2)The automatic winding stopped working,3)is the crown spinning tight or spinning,4)the second hand freezes or twitches,5)moisture under the glass (urgent! otherwise, corrosion),6)The glass cracked,7)The watch fell from a height and began to walk badly,8)The chime in the wall clock has gone astray. Ignoring the symptoms = expensive repairs.
PreventionIt's always cheaper to repair. Cleaning the mechanism every 4-5 years costs 8 000-15 000 ₸. Repair running hours from corrosion and wear— 50 000-200 000+ ₸.Regular maintenance— it's like THAT for a car: it prolongs life, saves money, and preserves value. This is especially important for collectible and Swiss watches.
