Watch care
The way you care for a mechanical watch greatly affects its performance and shine.
This article summarizes small daily considerations and the necessary periodic disassembly and cleaning.
How to remove everyday stains
After wearing, wipe off any sweat, dust, or dirt with a chamois leather cloth, soft cloth, or tissue.
Also, if the dirt is severe, use a soft toothbrush to remove dirt from crevices and other hard-to-reach areas.
If left dirty, it may rust and stain the cuffs of your clothes, or cause skin irritation, so please be careful.
About disassembly and cleaning (Overhaul)
The most common cause of malfunction in mechanical watches is lack of lubrication.
If the accuracy error starts to exceed the acceptable range, or if the crown of Hand Winding watch no longer rotates smoothly, it is likely that the lubrication has run out.
In that case, Overhaul will be necessary as soon as possible.
* Overhaul refers to disassembling and maintaining a watch.
Regular Overhaul will extend the lifespan of your machine.
Continued use will cause wear and tear on parts, which may necessitate the replacement of numerous components during the next Overhaul.
Even if the device is functioning well and there are no problems with its use, please have it Overhaul regularly every 3 to 4 years.
Quartz Changing the battery of the watch
Quartz The watch is powered by batteries.
The battery life varies depending on the product, but it is about 1~2 years.
Please contact us as the battery will need to be replaced if the battery runs out. (Charges apply)
If you leave the battery after it runs out, it may leak, so please replace the battery as soon as possible.
Leather belt care
Wipe off any sweat or moisture that gets on the garment with a dry cloth.
Like other leather products such as shoes, they wear out quickly with continued use, so giving them a rest periodically, especially during the summer, will help the leather last longer.
Leather straps are consumables, but with proper care, they can last a long time.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to have your leather strap replaced.
Precautions when storing for a long period of time
Store away from magnetic fields, high temperatures, high humidity, and direct sunlight.
When storing for an extended period, make sure it is thoroughly dry before putting it away.
This can cause mold to grow on leather belts and other leather goods.
Also, wind the mainspring about once every three months.
