I want to wear the luxury watch I bought every day!
Everyone thinks the same. If you wear a watch every day with love, it will accumulate dirt day by day. One of the questions that people who own luxury watches have is how to maintain them. We often receive questions about this at our stores.
So how much maintenance should you actually do yourself, and what should you leave to the professionals? In this article, we will explain in an easy-to-understand way the self-maintenance methods you can do yourself and the maintenance that should be left to the professionals .
Self-maintenance methods you can do yourself
By simply performing simple daily care, you can keep your luxury watch looking much better than you might think.
This time we will introduce some easy maintenance methods that anyone can do. Since your beloved watch is such an important item, it is important to give it proper maintenance.
*Please refrain from bringing vintage watches or watches that are not waterproof.
What you need
▼Soft toothbrush
▼Toothpick
▼Cotton swabs
▼ Chamois leather
▼Wet wipes
▼Tissue
Most people should be able to get everything except the chamois leather right away. Chamois leather is usually included at official stores and second-hand stores, so please check inside the box. If you don't have it, you can purchase it online or at a general merchandise store.
procedure
① Scrape out dirt
First, use a toothpick to clean the bezel, case, and grooves on the back, where dirt tends to accumulate, to loosen the dirt. If you do it too hard, you may scratch the watch, so it's important to do it gently. For bracelets, use a toothpick to scrape out dirt between links and in grooves.
②Remove dirt
Once you have loosened the dirt with step ①, use a dry, soft toothbrush to remove the dirt.
*For specimens with few scratches, you need to be especially careful as there is a risk of scratching them. Be gentle and you may not need to use a toothbrush.
* Be sure to use a soft toothbrush.
③ Wipe off dirt
·Case
Wipe off dirt with chamois leather or tissue. When wiping, do not rub too hard as this may cause scratches, so be gentle.
·Bless
Wipe off dirt with wet tissue. We recommend wiping it off especially carefully between the frames, as dirt tends to accumulate due to sweat. You can also use a cotton swab to get into small gaps.
④ Wipe off the moisture (breath)
After wiping the bracelet with the wet tissue, wipe it off with tissue or chamois leather. If any moisture remains, it will leave water stains, so be sure to wipe it off completely.
Maintenance that should be left to the professionals (don't do it yourself)
So far we have talked about simple maintenance, but next we will talk about maintenance that should be left to professionals. Of course, if you are knowledgeable about how to take care of watches, you may be able to do this, but here we will be talking to those who are not familiar with how to take care of luxury watches.
1. Cleaning and rinsing
Even if you take care of your watch every day, there will be some dirt that cannot be removed. In such cases, cleaning and rinsing with water are effective. However, watches are precision instruments, and even though they are waterproof, if you are not accustomed to handling them, it is not advisable to clean them carelessly. Therefore, it is best to leave cleaning to the professionals.
② Disassemble the machine inside the case
Carelessly tampering with the extremely delicate internal mechanism is a no-no. It is possible to open the back cover with special tools, but in general, it is best to refrain from doing so. It could cause serious scratches or damage or loss of parts, which could lead to irreparable damage. If you notice any internal problems, do not hesitate to take it to a watch shop or other such store and ask for help.
3. Polish to remove scratches
When you wear a watch, it is inevitable that it will get scratches. You can easily clean it by using abrasives, but please refrain from doing so if possible. Polishing requires skill, and if done incorrectly, it can significantly reduce the value of the watch itself. Currently, "non-polished" watches (unpolished) that have been maintained in the same condition as when they were purchased, such as Rolex watches, are highly rated. Therefore, please never polish your watch yourself.
summary
What do you think of the information we have provided about watch maintenance?
We hope that you will take good care of your beloved watch by fully understanding the self-maintenance methods that you can do yourself and the maintenance that should be left to professionals . If there is anything you do not understand about maintenance, please do not try to do it yourself, but first consult a professional.
If you have any requests for repairs such as overhauls, Commit Ginza also accepts them, so please feel free to contact us.
In order to enjoy your precious watch for a long time, take good care of it every day and treat it with love! If you do that, I'm sure you'll grow to love your watch even more!!
see you!