Watch Care Guide: How to Look After Your Watch

How to look after your watch

A few simple habits keep a watch looking new for years. This guide covers the questions we are asked most.

Water

Check the water resistance rating on your watch's product page. As a rule, 3 ATM handles splashes and rain, and 10 ATM suits swimming. Do not press the buttons on a chronograph underwater, and keep the watch out of saunas and hot showers, because heat and steam can damage the seals.

Cleaning

Wipe the case with a soft, dry cloth. For a mesh or steel bracelet, use a soft brush with a little mild soap and warm water, then dry it fully. Leather straps should stay dry and be wiped with a dry cloth.

Leather straps

Leather darkens and softens with wear. Avoid soaking it, and let it dry naturally if it gets wet. Rotate straps if you can. Do not leave the watch in direct sun or on a hot dashboard.

Mesh and steel bracelets

A mesh strap adjusts to your wrist. Take care when you adjust it, and do not force the clasp.

Batteries and automatic watches

Quartz watches run on a battery. When the second hand starts to move in jumps or the watch stops, have the battery replaced by a watchmaker or jeweller. An automatic watch winds itself as you wear it. If you have not worn it for a few days, wind the crown a few turns or wear it for a while to restart it.

Storing your watch

Keep it in its box or a soft pouch, away from damp and from magnets such as speaker or phone cases.

Problems?

Every watch has a 24-month warranty. Read what is made of what in our materials guide, or contact us and Tomas will help personally.