How to Take Care of Your New Designer Watch
July 12th, 2012We’ve all been there, bought a new piece of jewellery, piece of clothing or pair of shoes, taken care of it for a few weeks, making sure it doesn’t get stained and keeping it out of harm’s way at every opportunity. But after those few weeks, we start to get a bit lax about looking after it so carefully, so we stop cleaning it so often, not removing it to do those dirty jobs and before we know it, it is stained, scratched and definitely not looking its best.
Many people who buy new designer watches, or any watch for that matter, are guilty of all of the above. With a few tips we’re about to share with you, you’ll be able to keep your watch in tip top condition, keeping it looking new even when you’ve had it for a while.
Many watches come with their own care instructions so it is important to follow them. Rotary watches with leather straps need to be treated differently to those with a metal strap. If your new Rotary watch has a leather strap, avoid soaking the straps in water, keep it out of direct sunlight and avoid contact with chemicals, detergents and perfumes. These elements can damage the leather and make it deteriorate quickly. Those with silver straps should avoid chemicals in sprays as it can damage the metal. The silver should be cleaned with a soft polishing cloth and be stored in its original packaging when not being worn. This will protect the watch from sunlight, dust and other dirt.
Certain types of Timex watches such as the Marathon or Expedition watches tend to be more durable and able to withstand the outdoor elements more than most. They’re designed to be able to withstand knocks, bumps and scrapes, but as with any watch, a hard knock could scratch or even break your watch, and if you’re in the middle of the wilderness, you’re going to need it!
Make sure that your watch is kept clean of dirt and grime, as even the smallest bits of grit can scratch your watch. Dust and grit can become attached to your watch without you even realising, and if enough pressure is placed on it, scratches will form. The most common areas for scratches are the strap and casing. Unfortunately, unless you live in a bubble, you’re never going to be able to avoid the tiny scratches, however, you can guard against the big, deep scratches. Don’t wear your watch whilst playing sport or swimming; the impact if you knock it against something or someone can seriously damage it. Using a computer or resting your hands on a table to write can cause scratches from whatever you’re leaning on, so remove your watch when resting on a surface. Also, always remove your watch before doing housework, the risk of banging it or it coming into contact with chemicals or sprays is great.
So, take care of your watch, and it will keep on ticking!
