How to use an unusual wristwatch?
Before using a wristwatch, you should carefully read the manufacturer’s instructions since each model may require special care. For example, an unusual mechanical wristwatch requires winding by first removing it from the wrist. If you have a self-winding wristwatch, it should be stored in a special case with a driving base that imitates the winding procedure.
As for quartz watches, they require the battery to be replaced from time to time by a special workshop. Even if your watch is no longer in use, it is worth having a watchmaker take the battery out, as it may leak over time.
It is also worth checking your designer wristwatch periodically at a service center. For mechanical chronometers, you can get by with an inspection every 3 to 4 years, but quartz watches require even more infrequent tests. This is necessary to adjust the accuracy of the movement, lubricate and clean it. It is important to understand that any amateurism here does not make sense and can lead to a decrease in water resistance, as well as the loss of warranty. The strap/bracelet also requires attention, and the leather strap may be easily replaced with a new one, and the steel bracelet may be simply polished.
You should not change the calendar if the time on the watch is between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., which may cause the movement to malfunction. During this period, the movement automatically adjusts the date and may become jammed. You should not press the “reset” button while the watch is running because that can also damage the movement. You must stop it first and then reset it.
