{"id":15106,"date":"2017-12-27T10:53:05","date_gmt":"2017-12-27T15:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockx.com\/news\/?p=15106"},"modified":"2017-12-27T10:53:05","modified_gmt":"2017-12-27T15:53:05","slug":"taking-care-mechanical-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stockx.com\/news\/taking-care-mechanical-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking Care Of Your Mechanical Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Universal_4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"StockX Image\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15107\" src=\"https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Universal_4.jpg\" alt=\"StockX_Image\" width=\"2453\" height=\"1637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Universal_4.jpg 2453w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Universal_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Universal_4-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Universal_4-1100x734.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Universal_4-944x630.jpg 944w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Universal_4-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Universal_4-530x354.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2453px) 100vw, 2453px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s a lot that happens before the stress of caring for your watch. For many of us, find a watch for daily use is no small feat. It\u2019s a process that comes with weeks or months of research, saving up a bit of coin, consulting that friend who seems enthusiastic about watches, and finally, getting a seller to meet your Bid. At this point, your journey as caretaker of that watch begins. Even collectors with a penchant for flipping have a\u00a0small selection of one or two special watches that will remain in their family for (hopefully) generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/11237081684_edd0123f7d_o.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"StockX Image\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15109\" src=\"https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/11237081684_edd0123f7d_o.jpg\" alt=\"StockX_Image\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/11237081684_edd0123f7d_o.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/11237081684_edd0123f7d_o-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/11237081684_edd0123f7d_o-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/11237081684_edd0123f7d_o-1100x792.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/11237081684_edd0123f7d_o-875x630.jpg 875w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/11237081684_edd0123f7d_o-1111x800.jpg 1111w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/11237081684_edd0123f7d_o-530x382.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the most robust of tool watches will require some TLC to remain in working order through those generations. Each manufacturer has varying levels of service recommendations, at which point the watch will be opened up for inspection, have any number of components replaced, from screws to hairsprings, and be given fresh lubricants. How do you know when or if your watch is in need of a service? The easiest way to determine the internal health of your watch is simple, it should be giving you the time accurately every day. That means falling within (or close to) <a href=\"https:\/\/stockx.com\/news\/short-cosc-certification\/\">COSC spec<\/a>. If your watch is losing or gaining 20 seconds or more a day, it\u2019s probably time to have it looked at.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/HublotBB_Unico-Copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"StockX Image\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15108\" src=\"https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/HublotBB_Unico-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"StockX_Image\" width=\"1944\" height=\"1298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/HublotBB_Unico-Copy.jpg 1944w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/HublotBB_Unico-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/HublotBB_Unico-Copy-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/HublotBB_Unico-Copy-1100x734.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/HublotBB_Unico-Copy-944x630.jpg 944w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/HublotBB_Unico-Copy-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/HublotBB_Unico-Copy-1198x800.jpg 1198w, https:\/\/images-wp.stockx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/HublotBB_Unico-Copy-530x354.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1944px) 100vw, 1944px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what can you do between service intervals to get the most longevity out of the watch? By following some basic rules of thumb, it\u2019s easy to keep the watch within COSC spec, and make servicing the watch that much easier. So what are these steps? Below you\u2019ll find a list of suggestions that you should keep in mind to make the most out of the life of your watch. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid exposing your non-water resistant watch to moisture <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Never adjust the date on your watch when the hour hand is between the hours of 9pm and 3am to avoid damage to the watches gears and pinion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Always set the watch \u00a0by advancing the time forward, never backward<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Water resistant watches should always have the crown screwed down tightly before exposure to water<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your watch is handwound, be sure to wind it fully at the same time each day, stop when you feel resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An automatic watch should be worn daily to remain at peak accuracy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Metal bracelets can be cleaned with slightly soapy water and a soft toothbrush<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid extreme temperatures with your watch, and unless you\u2019re rocking a Milgauss or Ingenieur, stay away from magnetic fields. Always avoid direct contact with magnets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unexpected impacts or shocks can result in damage to the case, crystal, or crown, as well as the internal components<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take the watch off your wrist to wind it<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And finally, don&#8217;t sleep on the manufacturer recommended maintenance periods. They don&#8217;t come around that often, and can add many years to the life of your watch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a lot that happens before the stress of caring for your watch. For many of us, find a watch for daily use is no small feat. 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