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Learning how to take care of an automatic watch goes beyond mere timekeeping; it’s about preserving the legacy of luxury and craftsmanship. Whether you own a Swiss Made automatic watch or a rare limited edition model, proper luxury watch care is key to maintaining its precision and beauty. Here are the top 10 essential tips to help keep your automatic watch looking and functioning like new for years.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

crafted to last a lifetime

Learning how to take care of an automatic watch goes beyond mere timekeeping; it’s about preserving the legacy of luxury and craftsmanship. Whether you own a Swiss Made automatic watch or a rare limited edition model, proper luxury watch care is key to maintaining its precision and beauty. Here are the top 10 essential tips to help keep your automatic watch looking and functioning like new for years.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN



1. Power The Movement

1. Power The Movement

Automatic movement watches rely on the natural motion of your wrist to power their movements. To keep your timepiece fully charged, wear it for at least 8 hours a day. If your watch stops or hasn’t been worn for more than a day, manually wind it by turning the crown 30 times. Regular winding ensures optimal performance, accuracy, and longevity. Proper care of the movement is crucial for enjoying your automatic watch to its fullest.
Automatic movement watches rely on the natural motion of your wrist to power their movements. To keep your timepiece fully charged, wear it for at least 8 hours a day. If your watch stops or hasn’t been worn for more than a day, manually wind it by turning the crown 30 times. Regular winding ensures optimal performance, accuracy, and longevity. Proper care of the movement is crucial for enjoying your automatic watch to its fullest.

2. Clean Your Watch

2. Clean Your Watch

Luxury watches are valuable investments that require regular cleaning to maintain their appearance and functionality. Dirt, dust, and oils can accumulate on your watch, affecting both aesthetics and performance. Follow these cleaning tips to keep your watch pristine:

Wipe With Soft Cloth: Use a microfibre or lint-free cloth to gently wipe down the case, bracelet, and crystal.

Use A Soft Brush: For harder-to-reach areas, a soft brush dipped in warm, soapy water can gently remove debris.

Dry Thoroughly: Ensure your watch is fully dried to prevent moisture buildup, especially around the crown and caseback.

Watch Strap Cleaning: Clean a leather watch strap every few months with a damp cloth and leather conditioner to keep it supple.
Luxury watches are valuable investments that require regular cleaning to maintain their appearance and functionality. Dirt, dust, and oils can accumulate on your watch, affecting both aesthetics and performance. Follow these cleaning tips to keep your watch pristine:

Wipe With Soft Cloth: Use a microfibre or lint-free cloth to gently wipe down the case, bracelet, and crystal.

Use A Soft Brush: For harder-to-reach areas, a soft brush dipped in warm, soapy water can gently remove debris.

Dry Thoroughly: Ensure your watch is fully dried to prevent moisture buildup, especially around the crown and caseback.

Watch Strap Cleaning: Clean a leather watch strap every few months with a damp cloth and leather conditioner to keep it supple.

3. Avoid Water Exposure

3. Avoid Water Exposure

Even if your luxury automatic watch is water-resistant, avoid prolonged exposure to water, hot temperatures, or chlorine. Activities like swimming or showering with your watch can gradually degrade seals, compromising water resistance and damaging the movement. Always check your watch’s ATM rating to ensure it's suitable for water activities. Minimizing water contact helps protect your watch's internal mechanisms and external appearance.
Even if your luxury automatic watch is water-resistant, avoid prolonged exposure to water, hot temperatures, or chlorine. Activities like swimming or showering with your watch can gradually degrade seals, compromising water resistance and damaging the movement. Always check your watch’s ATM rating to ensure it's suitable for water activities. Minimizing water contact helps protect your watch's internal mechanisms and external appearance.

4. Store In A Watch Box

4. Store In A Watch Box

Proper storage is vital to maintain your watch's condition. A high-quality watch box or watch winder protects your watch from dust, moisture, and accidental damage. A vegan leather watch stand and box set offers a sustainable option, while a watch winder ensures automatic movement when the watch is not being worn. A good watch storage solution helps preserve the accuracy and beauty of your timepiece for years.
Proper storage is vital to maintain your watch's condition. A high-quality watch box or watch winder protects your watch from dust, moisture, and accidental damage. A vegan leather watch stand and box set offers a sustainable option, while a watch winder ensures automatic movement when the watch is not being worn. A good watch storage solution helps preserve the accuracy and beauty of your timepiece for years.

5. Get Your Watch Serviced

5. Get Your Watch Serviced

Service your automatic watch every 3-5 years for optimal performance.

Service your automatic watch every 3-5 years for optimal performance.

Regular servicing is essential for maintaining the performance and longevity of luxury automatic watches, much like the upkeep needed for luxury cars. Most manufacturers recommend a service every 3 to 5 years, during which watchmakers clean and lubricate the movement to ensure precise timekeeping and reduce wear.

During servicing, the watchmaker also inspects seals for water resistance, which can degrade over time and protect the watch from potential moisture damage. This regular maintenance schedule not only preserves the watch's value but also enhances the enjoyment of owning a finely crafted timepiece, ensuring that it continues to perform with the accuracy and elegance you expect.
Regular servicing is essential for maintaining the performance and longevity of luxury automatic watches, much like the upkeep needed for luxury cars. Most manufacturers recommend a service every 3 to 5 years, during which watchmakers clean and lubricate the movement to ensure precise timekeeping and reduce wear.

During servicing, the watchmaker also inspects seals for water resistance, which can degrade over time and protect the watch from potential moisture damage. This regular maintenance schedule not only preserves the watch's value but also enhances the enjoyment of owning a finely crafted timepiece, ensuring that it continues to perform with the accuracy and elegance you expect.

6. Protect The Sapphire Crystal

6. Protect The Sapphire Crystal

The crystal is one of the most vulnerable parts of your watch. To prevent scratches, avoid placing the watch face down on rough surfaces. Sapphire crystal is the coveted choice for luxury watches due to its superior scratch resistance compared to mineral glass or acrylic. If your watch features sapphire crystal, you’ve made a wise investment in durability, but it's still important to handle your watch with care.
The crystal is one of the most vulnerable parts of your watch. To prevent scratches, avoid placing the watch face down on rough surfaces. Sapphire crystal is the coveted choice for luxury watches due to its superior scratch resistance compared to mineral glass or acrylic. If your watch features sapphire crystal, you’ve made a wise investment in durability, but it's still important to handle your watch with care.

7. Seasonal Considerations

7. Seasonal Considerations

Seasonal changes can impact your watch’s performance. In summer, heat and humidity may require more frequent cleaning to prevent corrosion from sweat. In winter, cold temperatures can slow lubricants, affecting accuracy. If you notice a change in performance, it may be time for servicing. Adjusting your care routine with the seasons can help keep your watch in top condition year-round. For more guidance, read our article: 9 Expert Tips For Buying Your First Automatic Watch.
Seasonal changes can impact your watch’s performance. In summer, heat and humidity may require more frequent cleaning to prevent corrosion from sweat. In winter, cold temperatures can slow lubricants, affecting accuracy. If you notice a change in performance, it may be time for servicing. Adjusting your care routine with the seasons can help keep your watch in top condition year-round. For more guidance, read our article: 9 Expert Tips For Buying Your First Automatic Watch.

8. Understand Your Complications

8. Understand Your Complications

Many luxury automatic watches feature complications that enhance functionality. These may include chronographs, moon phases, or annual calendars. To keep them in optimal condition, use chronographs regularly to ensure proper lubrication. Be mindful when setting the date, especially during restricted hours (typically between 8 PM and 4 AM), as adjusting the date during this time can damage the movement. Understanding the features of your timepiece ensures it performs flawlessly.

For a deeper understanding of your timepiece, check out our article on How Do Automatic Watches Work? The Complete Guide.
Many luxury automatic watches feature complications that enhance functionality. These may include chronographs, moon phases, or annual calendars. To keep them in optimal condition, use chronographs regularly to ensure proper lubrication. Be mindful when setting the date, especially during restricted hours (typically between 8 PM and 4 AM), as adjusting the date during this time can damage the movement. Understanding the features of your timepiece ensures it performs flawlessly.

For a deeper understanding of your timepiece, check out our article on How Do Automatic Watches Work? The Complete Guide.

9. Handle Damage And Repairs

9. Handle Damage And Repairs

If your automatic watch sustains damage, avoid attempting repairs yourself. DIY fixes can void warranties and may cause further damage. Instead, consult a certified watchmaker for repairs. Professional servicing ensures the watch is restored to its original condition, preserving its value and functionality.
If your automatic watch sustains damage, avoid attempting repairs yourself. DIY fixes can void warranties and may cause further damage. Instead, consult a certified watchmaker for repairs. Professional servicing ensures the watch is restored to its original condition, preserving its value and functionality.

10. Monitor The Mechanism

10. Monitor The Mechanism

The movement is the heart of your automatic watch. Monitor its performance regularly and check for accuracy. If your watch begins to lose or gain significant time, it may require servicing. Pay attention to any unusual noises or irregular timekeeping. If you notice any of these issues, consult a professional watchmaker immediately to avoid long-term damage. At VIEREN, we provide expert servicing support should any issues arise.
The movement is the heart of your automatic watch. Monitor its performance regularly and check for accuracy. If your watch begins to lose or gain significant time, it may require servicing. Pay attention to any unusual noises or irregular timekeeping. If you notice any of these issues, consult a professional watchmaker immediately to avoid long-term damage. At VIEREN, we provide expert servicing support should any issues arise.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I wear my luxury automatic watch while swimming?
It's best to avoid swimming or showering with your watch to prevent damage to its seals.

How often should I service my luxury automatic watch?
Service your watch every 3 to 5 years to maintain its performance and longevity.

What should I do if my watch stops working?
Manually wind the watch and consult a professional if it doesn’t start or shows irregular performance.

How can I protect my watch from scratches?
Avoid placing it face down on hard surfaces, and consider models with sapphire crystal for better scratch resistance.

Do I need a watch winder?
A watch winder is useful for infrequently worn automatic watches to keep the movement lubricated, but regular wear can eliminate the need for one.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I wear my luxury automatic watch while swimming?
It's best to avoid swimming or showering with your watch to prevent damage to its seals.

How often should I service my luxury automatic watch?
Service your watch every 3 to 5 years to maintain its performance and longevity.

What should I do if my watch stops working?
Manually wind the watch and consult a professional if it doesn’t start or shows irregular performance.

How can I protect my watch from scratches?
Avoid placing it face down on hard surfaces, and consider models with sapphire crystal for better scratch resistance.

Do I need a watch winder?
A watch winder is useful for infrequently worn automatic watches to keep the movement lubricated, but regular wear can eliminate the need for one.

SUMMARY

Proper care for your automatic watch is essential to its longevity and performance. By following these top 10 watch care tips, you can maintain your timepiece's beauty and accuracy while preserving the craftsmanship behind it. Whether your watch is a daily companion or reserved for special occasions, proper maintenance ensures that it remains a cherished part of your collection for years to come.


SUMMARY

Proper care for your automatic watch is essential to its longevity and performance. By following these top 10 watch care tips, you can maintain your timepiece's beauty and accuracy while preserving the craftsmanship behind it. Whether your watch is a daily companion or reserved for special occasions, proper maintenance ensures that it remains a cherished part of your collection for years to come.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jess Chow, Founder and CEO VIEREN

As Canada’s first female founder of a luxury watch brand, Jess is passionate about horology and dedicated to crafting Swiss Made automatic timepieces that merge artistry and precision with VIEREN.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jess Chow, Founder and CEO VIEREN

As Canada’s first female founder of a luxury watch brand, Jess is passionate about horology and dedicated to crafting Swiss Made automatic timepieces that merge artistry and precision with VIEREN.

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