{"id":39600,"date":"2020-07-28T20:38:57","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T12:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=39600"},"modified":"2020-07-28T20:38:58","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T12:38:58","slug":"top-tips-for-caring-for-your-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2020\/07\/28\/top-tips-for-caring-for-your-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"Top tips for caring for your watch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A high-quality watch<\/a> is designed to be used every day for a lifetime, and then passed down between generations. Their mechanisms might seem intimidating in their intricacy, but they are designed to be looked after by the user. Through regular, careful maintenance, you\u2019ll be able to keep that prized wristwatch in optimal condition. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what exactly does this maintenance look like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning<\/a> is something that should be done as often as possible. The more often you do it, the less thorough you\u2019ll need to be. Use a cloth that\u2019s slightly damp to wipe grime away from metal surfaces, and immerse rubber straps into soapy water. Don\u2019t allow water to penetrate the interior, and don\u2019t use hot or boiling water \u2013 the heating and cooling will damage the metal components over time, thanks to slight contraction and expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winding a watch<\/a> will keep it working, and it\u2019ll spread the lubricant around the internal mechanisms. You should look to do this at roughly the same time every week. Set a reminder and get into the habit. Sunday night, just before bed, is a popular slot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep the Box<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, you\u2019ll want to take your watch off. Putting it in its original box will ensure that it doesn\u2019t get inadvertently scratched. You\u2019ll want to do this before going to sleep, especially if you\u2019re a rough sleeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn your Water Resistance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some watches will stop working if they\u2019re submersed even for a few seconds. Others are built to withstand the pressures of a deep-sea dive. You\u2019ll want to select one that\u2019s appropriate for your needs, and you\u2019ll want to keep that in mind whenever you\u2019re around water. Watches are built to last for decades or centuries \u2013 can you really be sure that you\u2019re not going to be caught out in a torrential downpour during that time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if your watch is advertised as water resistant, there is a chance that the seals and gaskets can fail over time. The water resistance of your watch can be checked by a professional with access to the necessary hardware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Servicing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you can conduct quite a lot of this maintenance yourself, it\u2019s also worth occasionally taking it in for a professional examination. Find somewhere with a good reputation, and build a relationship with them. That way, you\u2019ll have someone that you can trust in the event that some mishap should befall your prized timepiece.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Through regular, careful maintenance, you\u2019ll be able to keep that prized wristwatch in optimal condition. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":39601,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[3782,2866,6414,96,2727,1704,1656,2929],"class_list":["post-39600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines","tag-gadgets","tag-home-entertainment","tag-home-gadgets","tag-technology","tag-technology-adaption","tag-technology-at-home","tag-technology-investment","tag-watch"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39600","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39600"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39600\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39600"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39600"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39600"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}