Ten tips on how to service your Vacheron Constantin mechanical watch

　　It is recommended that medium to high-end watches undergo corresponding servicing every 1 to 2 years, which includes replacing water-resistance components, testing timekeeping performance and movement power consumption, cleaning the movement, and maintaining the exterior. Such servicing will effectively extend the lifespan of your mechanical watch.

　　Ten tips for servicingVacheron Constantinyour mechanical watch

　　1、When wearing a watch, sweat on the hands is corrosive to the case. All-steel cases have better corrosion resistance as they are made of nickel-chromium alloy, whereas semi-steel cases are made of brass and are susceptible to corrosion upon prolonged contact with sweat. You should frequently wipe away sweat with a soft cloth or place a plastic watch holder underneath to prevent it from being eroded by sweat.

　　2、Do not open the case back casually to prevent dust from entering the movement and affecting the normal operation of the watch.

　　3、Do not place the watch in a wardrobe containing mothballs to avoid deterioration of the watch oil.

　　4. Do not place your watch near amplifiers, speakers, or televisions to avoid magnetisation.

　　5. Watches that are stored for long periods without being worn should be wound regularly once a month. Automatic mechanical watches should be gently swung back and forth for a few minutes or worn on the wrist for a period to automatically wind the mainspring. This prevents parts from remaining stationary for a long time and ensures the operating performance of the watch movement.

　　6. If a standard mechanical watch gets damp, you can place dry cotton over the watch and heat it with a 40-watt light bulb for 5 minutes, and all the moisture inside the watch will be evaporated. If a quartz electronic watch gets damp, you can take a few small pieces of calcium chloride, wrap them in gauze, open the electronic watch back, and place the wrapped calcium chloride and the electronic watch together in a leak-proof plastic bag or glass bottle and seal it. Generally, the moisture can be removed in about 3 hours, returning the electronic watch to normal. For watches with severe moisture, the absorption time can be appropriately extended.

　　7. It is best not to wear the same watch every day; you should prepare a few different watches to wear in rotation. Apart from adding variety to your personal style, this also prevents dust and body oils from accumulating entirely on a single watch. For leather straps, extra care must be taken to avoid constant wear and tear from daily use, otherwise even if the watch face looks brand new, the watch will appear very aged.

　　8. When you receive a cherished watch and unpack it, be sure to keep the packaging box used to protect the watch. These protective boxes provide the safest protection for the watch when it is not being worn, preventing it from being dropped or bumped, so keeping the packaging box is absolutely essential. Moreover, it is recommended to make a habit of placing the watch back in the box when not wearing it daily, which will significantly reduce the chances of damage.

　　9. Wearing a watch on your wrist while sleeping can have an adverse effect on your body if it is a luminous watch. This is because the luminous material painted on the hands and dial of a luminous watch is primarily a mixture of radium and zinc sulphide, and the rays emitted by radium stimulate the zinc sulphide crystals to glow. If you wear the watch while sleeping, your body will be exposed to eight to nine hours of radium radiation, which poses a certain hazard to the human body. Therefore, it is best to take off the luminous watch before sleeping and place it on a table.

　　10. Glass crystal restoration. Once the watch glass has been scratched with many lines, you can drop one or two drops of clean water onto the crystal, then squeeze a little toothpaste and wipe it across to remove the scratches and make the watch glass look brand new again.

　　Frequently asked questions about Vacheron Constantin mechanical watch maintenance

　　a. Regularly and gently wipe away dirt and sweat marks from the case using a soft cloth or silk.

　　b. Manual-winding mechanical watches should be wound at a fixed time, preferably fully wound in one go. When turning the crown to wind, the speed should be appropriate, and it should not be wound too tightly. If too tight, the mainspring can easily become stuck by the oil inside the barrel. When the mainspring unwinds, excessive tension can easily cause it to snap.

　　c. Watches are most sensitive to violent vibrations; it is best to remove the watch when playing ball sports or hitting things with your hands.

　　d. Watches are also susceptible to water damage. Therefore, it is best to remove your watch when washing clothes, washing hands or doing other work that involves contact with water. If condensation or water droplets appear on the watch crystal, it should be serviced promptly to wipe away the condensation and water droplets, and dry the movement. However, if there is only a small amount of condensation, it will disappear on its own once the weather becomes dry.

　　e. Please do not bring the watch close to magnetic objects such as radios and televisions, so as not to affect accuracy.

　　f. Please do not allow the watch to come into contact with solvents, mercury, cosmetic sprays, cleaning agents, adhesives, paint, or camphor. Otherwise, the case, strap and other components may discolour, deteriorate or become damaged. Camphor is a highly volatile substance that easily thickens watch oil, causing it to lose its lubricating effect and consequently impairing the timekeeping accuracy.

　　g. Do not subject the watch to sudden temperature changes. Rapid temperature shifts will increase timekeeping errors. The internal mainspring of a mechanical watch is prone to breaking due to rapid temperature changes, and rubber gaskets will age faster, thereby affecting the watch's water resistance.

　　h. Do not open the case back casually to prevent dust from entering; furthermore, do not adjust settings haphazardly—if damaged, take it to a watch store for repair promptly.

　　i. When a mechanical watch is not in use, it is best to wind it once a month to prevent the oil inside from congealing.

　　j. Water-resistant, shock-resistant, and anti-magnetic watches only offer preventive protection. During use, you must still avoid contact with water, magnetic fields, and strong vibrations so as not to damage the movement and affect its lifespan.

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