Hazards To Avoid When Wearing A Fine Watch

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Wearing a fine watch such as a Rolex or Omega model is like wearing a piece of fine art that also happens to be extremely useful! Because such a watch is so valuable, its wearer should take extra care and not subject it to undue trauma that could affect both its looks and its timekeeping capabilities. Here are the main hazards to avoid when wearing a fine watch.

-- Water: Although many fine men's watches are considered "water-proof," there really is not such a thing. What there is are varying degrees of water resistance, and that will fluctuate greatly from watch to watch. Make sure to read your owner's manual carefully to see what the manufacturer recommends, then follow the directions diligently. If the watch is not designed to go scuba diving, then it won't survive that trauma: exercise good common sense. Contact with salt water is never good for any fine watch, no matter how water resistant it may be, so be careful when wearing one for a day of boating.

-- Chemicals: Of course, you would never dream of dousing your fine watch with gasoline. But did you know that even inadvertent light contact with chemical-containing household products such as aerosol deodorant or oven cleaner could do some serious damage? Although chemical contact may not damage the inner workings of a fine watch, it will definitely hurt the finish of the crystal. Don't put your watch on till you are fully dressed and never wear it when housecleaning!

-- Extremes in Temperature: You thought it was perfectly safe to leave your fine watch on the dresser top; but what you didn't realize is that the dresser gets full sunlight from the bedroom window during the hottest part of the day! High quality watches are usually not built to withstand extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures for prolonged periods of time; so make sure to store it properly when you're not wearing it, and think twice about putting it on if the weather outside is unbearable in either direction.

-- Shock: Even shock-resistant fine watches have their limits. This may be stating the obvious, but do avoid dropping it or exposing it to prolonged vibrations such as those created by 4-wheelers or motorcycles.

If a fine watch is damaged by water, chemicals, and extremes in temperature or shock, make sure to have it looked at by a professional horologist who specializes in fine watch repair. A watch is an heirloom that will be treasured for years to come if it is properly cared for.

About the Author:
Homefront Technologies, LLC. (http://www.finewatchrepair.net/) Rolex repair. Art Gib is a freelance writer.



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