How to maintain gold-plated watches?

　　As the saying goes, the love of beauty is universal, and everyone hopes to have an attractive appearance. For women, the definition of beauty is often reflected in clothing, hairstyles, and accessories, whereas for men, a quality watch is frequently a symbol of a man's nobility.

　　Mentioning watches is surely nothing new to everyone, but when it comes to gold watches, perhaps not everyone has access to them. The preciousness of gold watches goes without saying,Gold-plated watchThe gold-plated layer on the top is mostly 18K gold. In addition to containing 58.5% pure gold, this type of gold also contains a certain amount of silver. The most pristine gold watch requires absolute freedom from pollution and must never have reacted with any chemical substances, because when silver reacts with certain volatile industrial waste gases in the air, a layer of black silver sulphide film forms on the surface, causing the gold-plated watch to lose its golden lustre. Therefore, when wearing a gold watch, you must take care to avoid contact with chemical substances that easily cause a reaction, such as gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and sulphur soap.

　　Before wearing a gold-plated watch, wipe the case clean and apply an even layer of colourless nail polish. Once dry, this helps maintain the yellow-gold hue of the watch, protects it from wear, and increases its surface brilliance while also preventing sweat and moisture from entering the watch during the hot summer months.

　　Another point to note is that chlorides in sweat are highly corrosive to gold-plated watches. When a gold-plated watch comes into contact with sweat, it should be wiped dry promptly. It is essential to keep the watch clean and dry, and it is best to wipe it frequently with a soft flannel cloth.

　　Below are twelve maintenance precautions for gold-plated watches, which we hope will be helpful to everyone.

　　1、The chemicals in washing-up liquid can alter the colour of gold, so gold jewellery should be removed before carrying out cleaning work.

　　2, Avoid direct contact with highly volatile substances such as perfume and hairspray, otherwise gold jewellery can easily discolour.

　　3, Remove gold jewellery when swimming to prevent chemical changes on the surface layer after exposure to seawater or pool water.

　　4、When storing, wrap it in a flannel cloth before placing it in a jewellery box to prevent mutual friction and damage.

　　5、Gold is relatively soft and easily deformed, so do not pull on necklaces and other accessories to avoid deformation.

　　6, Solid gold watches will chemically react when encountering mercury, developing white spots. When cleaning, simply heat it under an alcohol burner for a short while to restore its original colour.

　　7, Gold jewellery worn often loses its lustre due to stains and dust. At this point, simply soak and wash the gold watch in warm water with a neutral detergent, then take it out and wipe it dry.

　　8, To protect the lustre of a gold-coloured watch, a thin layer of nail polish can be applied over it.

　　9, if the surface already has a black silver film, you can use 2 grams of table salt, 7 grams of baking soda, 8 grams of bleaching powder, and 60 millilitres of water to prepare a "gold jewellery cleaner". Place the gold jewellery in a bowl, pour in the cleaner, and after 2 hours, remove the gold jewellery, rinse with clean water (preferably not hard water), bury it in sawdust to dry, and then wipe it with a soft cloth.

　　10、Where stones are set, wrap cotton around a lolly stick or matchstick, moisten it in a mixture of toilet water and glycerine, clean the setting frame when wiping the gemstone, and then polish the ring with a flannel cloth. Avoid using sharp objects such as blades to scrape.

　　11, Mixing salt and vinegar into a cleaning solution and using it to wipe solid gold jewellery can keep it looking brand new.

　　12, Wiping with toothpaste or scrubbing with boiling thick rice water can also restore its lustre.

　　Finally, we hope every man wearing a gold watch can better maintain his timepiece, thereby making himself appear more confident and distinguished.

　　Rolex Datejust automatic mechanical gold watch 116238

　　Watch collection: Datejust collection

　　Movement Type: automatic mechanical

　　Gender: Men's

　　Case material: Gold-plated

　　Bracelet material: Gold-plated bracelet

　　Case Diameter: 36 mm

　　Watch price: $521.75 USD

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