a.carr
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Care of our watches
I am aware many are divided about whether we should use watch winders for automatics and keep our manual watches wound from 'time-to-time', but I wonder what people think about storing of watches.
While I keep mine in a safe, recently I was told you should not do so unless you place them in a plastic bag with silica gel to absorb moisture -- important for stainless steel and leather. Further, that you should still have them serviced every three years, even if stored that period of time. Also, if you store you watch in a 'flat' position, they should be turned over every couple of months to allow the lubricants to sit where they are supposed to be.
I have yet to see a thread on this forum about how to properly look after our treasured JLCs. The issues raised in the last two paragraphs might be a good place to start some sharing of views on this important matter.
Thoughts?
Adrian
Care of our watches
By: a.carr : July 25th, 2009-07:17
I am aware many are divided about whether we should use watch winders for automatics and keep our manual watches wound from 'time-to-time', but I wonder what people think about storing of watches. While I keep mine in a safe, recently I was told you shoul...
Well, I said it each time I've been asked, my friend.
By: amanico : July 25th, 2009-23:23
Watches are like us, they need some time to work, some time to rest. I don't think it is a good thing to let them perpetually work. When you don't wear a watch, let it in its place, in a box, suedine, whatever it is. Just wind it once a month, and it will...
seems fair...
By: time2tic : July 26th, 2009-04:39
that the watch will last long(er) if it works every now and then instead of standing still for years. lubricants will lubricate what need be and things will be fine. servicing every 3y seems a bit much especially if the watch does not run very often. the ...
Very true....
By: MiniCooper : July 26th, 2009-07:16
It is a pleasure to wind your manual watch- that might be the reason I prefer manual watches over automatic lol (although I do believe that they are more accurate) I see your point about watch winders, but there are some arguments for them too- practicali...
fully agree
By: time2tic : July 26th, 2009-09:04
the watch in the window of an AD that would be exposed to the sun in summer and, subsequently the lubricant inside could age much faster than the same watch in a drawer at home or on the wrist of a happy person. (an interesting article here www.oilana...
take on winding perpetuals
By: Mech : July 27th, 2009-17:35
Yo Nic, shouldn't perpetuals run uninterrupted til 2100? I know it's a pain if I need to push my 3940, hey it's a PP! We feel the pain when we paid for it, and now we have to feel it to push it? we're a confused lot I do agree a watch needs a rest, I wond...
