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Watch Cleaning & Maintenance
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Here are a few simple guidelines to help you
care for your watch. Following these simple steps will help
you ensure its long life.
Keeping Your Watch
Dry
Always make sure your watch is dry after it
has been exposed to water. By taking a few minutes and thoroughly
drying your watch with a lint-free cloth, you will prevent
rust from forming. This is a key point in ensuring the long
life of your watch.
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Caring for the Crystal
The crystal is the transparent part of the
watch through which you tell time. As we discussed with
water, a watch may have a scratch-resistant crystal, however
no crystal is truly scratchproof. Therefore, it is not advisable
that you toss your watch onto the dresser or into a drawer
at the end of the day. It’s better for the watch to
store or wrap it in a soft cloth before placing it down.
The more care you take with the watch, the
less scratches you will end up with. Replace broken or scratched
crystals immediately. Even a hairline crack can let dust
or moisture into the mechanism, threatening its accuracy.
If you place the watch in a drawer with other
jewelry, this too may scratch the watch, as it might rub
against the other pieces. Another suggestion would be to
store the watch in its original case, since these cases
are generally soft and made specifically for the watch.
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Metal Versus Leather
Bands
If you participate in activities that cause
excessive sweat or perspiration, you may want to consider
getting a watch with a metal bracelet or rubber strap, instead
of a leather strap. Watches that have natural and genuine
leather straps will gradually deteriorate with constant
exposure to perspiration. Metal bracelets would best be
classified as “dress” watches.
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Battery Replacement
Watches that run on batteries are known as
'Quartz' watches. The batteries will last anywhere from
one to several years. How will you know when the watch needs
the battery changed? Most of the watches sold by ashford.com
come with free lifetime battery replacement. Send the watch
in with your receipt, and ashford.com
will replace the battery. If a watch was not purchased from
ashford.com or did not come with free lifetime battery replacement,
consider taking it to a local watch professional for battery
replacement.
Watches that do not need battery replacement
include automatic (self-winding) watches and solar-powered
watches (which have a rechargeable battery). You may want
to consult the watch's manual if you’re not sure what
type of watch you have.
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Cleaning Your Watch
The best way to clean your watch is by using
a lint-free cloth and a toothpick. Use the toothpick to
clean out any dirt buildup in the bracelet or casing of
the watch and the cloth to wipe it clean. If it is water-resistant,
give it an occasional cleaning with a mixture of warm water
and a mild soap. If the strap is leather or non-metal, clean
only the case.
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Servicing Your Watch
Like any other piece of machinery, a watch
must be cleaned, oiled, and serviced. Every couple of years,
you may notice the watch losing time or running fast—or
it may stop working altogether. Just take your watch to
a local watch professional for servicing.
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