One of the most valuable commodities in a person’s life is time. No amount of treasures or money can be considered equal with time. By definition, time is a concept of the indefinite process in which events happen. Way before 1500 BC, ancient Egyptians already measured and monitored time. Since its inception, human beings have been keeping watch of time.
In the earlier days, man would rely on daylight to tell time. From the simple shade and light of the sun, man could tell morning, noon, and afternoon. As technology boomed, man developed sundials that proved to be more detailed to tell time. Since then, we’ve come a long way from sundials. Now we have clocks that provide us time.
Aside from clocks, people also love wearing watches. Watches are one of the most valuable possessions a person can have. Not only can it tell you the date and time, wearing a watch can make you look good. Since watches are highly valued, it only fits that we take care of them. Here are some tips to help you keep your watch in optimal condition.
Servicing
As delicate and beautiful as they look, watches are also built to last. If you have a watch as beautiful as a Villeret, then you’ll know that you need to preserve that beauty by servicing the watch as needed. Depending on how you take care of your watch, you may not have your watch fixed for the first one or two years from your purchase date.
However, don’t take your watch for granted. The recommended time for watches to get serviced is around two to three years from the purchase date. Always have your watch serviced to see if there are problems in it. Some issues may not be clear at first, but if left to persist, it can cause irreparable damage to a watch. It’s best to fix a problem as early as possible to avoid any damage to your watch.
Cleaning It
As with everything else, your watch can get dirty. You might not notice it, but watches that look clean on the surface may have a lot of dirt hiding in them. Wearing watches, believe it or not, can make them dirty. The oils on the surface of our skin can react with the metal and other oils in the watch, which can make both our skin and watches appear dirty.
People won’t stop wearing watches because they quickly get dirty. The only way to keep a watch looking good is cleaning it regularly. When a watch isn’t routinely cleaned, debris and dirt will build up. Not only will dirt make your watch look bad, but the debris can also damage the tiny delicate moving parts inside.
Wind Your Watches Regularly
Your watch has lubricants in it which prevents damage to the tiny moving parts inside. With time, however, these lubricants often dry up. To help avoid that, wind your watch and keep the oils spread evenly. You don’t have to keep doing this every day; you should wind your watch at least once a month.
Don’t wind your watch while you’re wearing it. Most people who wind their watches on their wrist tilt the crown side of the watch up. Believe it or not, this practice creates pressure on the stern which can break or bend. If you must wind your watch, remove it from your wrist and do it carefully.
The Watch Box
One of the most common mistakes that people make when keeping a watch is throwing away the watch box that came along with it. Most of the time, people store watches without a care in the world. People often store them together with other pieces of jewelry instead of separating them.
Not only does your watch lose resale value when you throw away the box, but it also increases the chances of your watch getting damaged. Watch boxes are designed to keep watches safe and scratch-free.
Don’t Push Your luck
As mentioned earlier, watches are built to last. Watches from reputable brands such as Omega, Nomos, and Rolex are perfect examples of sturdy and durable watches. However, watches, even if they come from renowned brands, aren’t indestructible.
Believe it or not, there are many people who like testing their watches to the limit. Some people drop their watches from great heights, freeze them, or shake them vigorously. Some people shoot their watches to see if they’re bulletproof! Avoid the hassle and don’t do these things to your watch.
Avoid Water
Whether or not a watch is water-resistant, always keep them away from water as much as possible. Water-resistant watches are truly water resistant because of the gaskets and seals that keep water out.
However, normal wear and tear can keep these seals loose, therefore reducing the water-resistant feature capabilities of your watch. This is especially true with older, water-resistant watches. Keep in mind, waterproof and water-resistant are two different things.
Takeaway
Time is a valuable resource that everyone should take advantage of. Watches are just as valuable as they tell the time and make people look good. Take care of your watches regularly, and you will enjoy them to the fullest.