How to care for a Rolex watch

　　There are many factors that affect the lifespan of a watch, such as dust, human factors, high-intensity sports, magnetic fields, and more, all of which can damage a watch's longevity. Therefore, watches need regular maintenance to extend their lifespan, meaning they can last for many more years. So,Rolex watcheshow should you care for it?

　　Steps and methods

　　1, wear normally while avoiding vibration.

　　Only with an adequate level of physical activity can it continue to wind. Generally, when the wearer's activity level is low, the watch may run slightly slow, which is a normal phenomenon. It is recommended that consumers rotate the crown 20-30 times upon first use to ensure the mainspring winds properly. In addition, although the watch is shock-resistant, strong external impacts can easily break the balance staff pivot or gear train pivots, and can also cause the regulator to shift, affecting timekeeping.

　　2. Watch Water Resistance.

　　Try not to wear the watch while swimming or doing laundry. Once it gets wet in the rain or exposed to water, do not pull out the crown to adjust the watch at that moment; wipe it dry immediately instead. Since the crown protrudes somewhat, try to avoid knocking it. Also pay attention to the gap between the crown and the case; if it is too small it will affect operation, while if it is too large it will affect water resistance and aesthetics.

　　3, prevent magnetisation.

　　Although the watch is made of materials that are not easily magnetised, its timekeeping is heavily affected by magnetic fields, so please stay away from magnetic areas. When wearing a mechanical Rolex normally, try to stay away from magnetic fields and avoid getting it wet. Although self-winding mechanical watches have anti-magnetic and water-resistant properties, paying a little attention in daily use will make the wearing lifespan longer.

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