Can I keep my watch in a safe for long periods of time?

Can I keep my watch in a safe for long periods of time?

If the place where you are storing it is reasonably dust-free, yes.

However, we do recommend the following:

Mechanical watches (hand-wound, automatic):
There is no problem storing these for long periods of time. However, watch lubricants gradually dry out with time and a watch that has not been worn should be checked every five or six years.

Quartz watches:
For storage periods of more than a year, you should have the battery removed by a watchmaker. Dead batteries tend to leak if they remain in the watch. The acids released can severely damage the movement.

Solar powered / Eco drive watches:
It is advisable not to put any of these type of watches in the safe / dark places without light. It will damage the movement / rechargeable battery in the long run.


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