Common Misunderstandings About Watch Maintenance and Care

Analysis of misunderstandings about maintenance of collectible watches

watch is a common type of watch on the market. The price of this type of watch is relatively low, and its performance and quality are also open to question. However, some consumers who love collectible watches often have some maintenance misunderstandings, which shortens the life of the watch. Let’s analyze these misunderstandings one by one.

Misunderstanding 1: watch does not need “accompanying”

Some people think that as long as the watch is not damaged, it can be "left" in the cabinet for a long time without wearing it. In fact, this is a quite incorrect maintenance method, because the watch needs frequent operation to maintain accuracy and stability. Not wearing a watch for a long time will not only cause insufficient movement maintenance and lubrication of the watch, but also make it difficult to maintain its appearance.

Misunderstanding 2: Non-professionals can repair it

Watches are mechanically precise devices, and the production and quality of collectible watches are relatively low, so many people feel that they can solve some minor problems themselves without the need for professional repairs. But in fact, unprofessionals may cause more problems after opening the watch. Therefore, any watch problems should be left to qualified repair personnel.

Misunderstanding 3: There is no need to keep running during maintenance

Some people feel that the watch does not need to work when it is being repaired. The watch needs a certain amount of running time to ensure that movement is functioning properly and maintenance and lubrication can be achieved. Therefore, even if the watch is being repaired, it should be kept running for the movement to function properly.

Misunderstanding 4: Reluctantly wearing a watch

The movement of the watch is relatively old, its error range is relatively large, and the production process of the watch itself is relatively rough, so if you wear the watch all the time, you may feel some discomfort. However, we should insist on wearing it instead of reluctantly wearing it. Because the watch is not worn for a long time, its movements will cause discomfort due to irregular maintenance schedules, which will affect the stability of the watch.

For users who love collectible watches, in addition to daily wear, correct maintenance methods are also very important. We hope that through the clarification of the above points, fans can have a more detailed and comprehensive understanding of the maintenance of collectible watches.