How to maintain an automatic mechanical watch?

　　Automatic mechanical watches are self-winding, making them convenient to wear and a common type among Swiss luxury timepieces. So, how should you maintain an automatic mechanical watch? Today, Xiao Ya shares maintenance methods for automatic mechanical watches; everyone is welcome to learn.

　　What is an automatic mechanical watch?

　　An automatic mechanical watch is an improvement on the manual mechanical watch, featuring an added rotor. When worn, the rotor rotates due to wrist movement, which winds the mainspring.

　　Automatic mechanical watch maintenance methods

　　Firstly, unless a mechanical watch is explicitly marked as water-resistant, you must avoid getting the case wet, as water causes corrosion and can be highly destructive. Saltwater must be avoided entirely. Even for watches marked as water-resistant, the guarantee only lasts for one year. After a year of wear, the water-resistant seals will inevitably degrade due to sweat, dust, and other external factors, so they must be replaced annually to maintain water resistance.

　　In addition to water resistance, you must also prevent impacts. If your budget allows, it is advisable to have two or three watches to rotate in daily life: wear a mechanical watch for static activities and a quartz watch for manual work. Adapting your watch to the activity helps extend its service life.

　　Mechanical watches rely on gears and mainsprings to run, and movement inevitably creates friction. Therefore, they need to be oiled and lubricated over time to reduce component wear. Otherwise, waiting until a fault occurs often means the issue has become severe.

　　Therefore, it is best to have your mechanical watch checked annually to see if there has been any improper use or water ingress. Especially in humid climates, the long-term accumulation of sweat, rain, and polluted air causes chronic erosion to the movement. The frequency and severity of damage are much higher than in Europe, America, or Japan, making regular checks essential. Furthermore, a thorough cleaning and service should be performed every three years.

　　Precautions for automatic mechanical watch maintenance

　　1, avoid shocks

　　Automatic mechanical watches require an appropriate level of physical activity to keep them continuously wound and running normally (timekeeping may be slightly slow when the wearer's activity level is low, which is a normal phenomenon. When using for the first time, please rotate the crown 20-30 turns to wind the mainspring initially). Although watches are shock-resistant, strong external impacts can easily fracture the balance staff pivots or gear train pivots, and can also cause the regulator index to shift, affecting timekeeping.

　　2, anti-magnetic

　　Although many watches are made from non-magnetised materials that are difficult to magnetise, the impact of magnetic fields on timekeeping should still not be overlooked. Televisions, radio speakers, and magnetic clasps on backpacks or leather bags can all potentially cause the watch to be affected by magnetic fields, resulting in inaccurate timekeeping.

　　3, Water resistance

　　Try to avoid wearing the watch while swimming or doing laundry. If it accidentally gets wet, do not pull out the crown to adjust the watch; dry it immediately, and seawater must especially be avoided. Even if marked as water-resistant, it only comes with a one-year water-resistance guarantee. Because the waterproof gasket suffers a full year of wear and tear, coupled with inevitable external factors such as sweat and dust, it will inevitably fatigue. Therefore, the waterproof gasket must be replaced with a new one after a year, otherwise it will lose its water-resistant function. Since the crown protrudes somewhat, try to protect it from knocks. Additionally, 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 impair water resistance and aesthetics.

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