A watch can be a constant companion, making it essential that one not only know how to buy a watch that matches an individual’s taste and personality, but also that one know how to properly look after a watch.
The first and most important safety measure is to keep the watch strapped firmly to the wrist. In the case of a new watch, it should be worn continually over a period of two weeks. By doing this the watch will be more securely fixed within the wearer’s attention, prompting better care of its function and appearance.
It is critical to be mindful of shock-impacts and the vibrations that result from such impacts. The construction and inner-workings of a watch are generally not designed to handle intense shock waves. Of course it isn’t realistically possible to prevent such basic accidents as dropping the watch to the floor or bumping it against the occasional object, and for this reason it is essential to regularly take the watch to a formally trained technician for a ‘check-up’.
If any damage to the watch occurs it should be taken in for an immediate check-up. For routine battery changes it may be necessary to visit an...