To ensure your watch provides complete satisfaction for many years to come, please follow the instructions listed below:
1. Avoid placing your watch near devices generating strong magnetic fields.
2. Wherever possible avoid any impact that might damage your watch or affect its running.
3. Avoid exposing your watch to extreme temperatures or temperature variations.
4. Avoid direct contact with solvents, detergents, perfumes or any chemicals, since they may damage your watch's components.
5. Avoid leaving your watch exposed to sunlight for prolonged periods.
6.
Make sure that the crown is always pushed back into the normal running
position, to prevent moisture, water or dust penetrating into the case.
7.
Never operate the crown or chronograph push-buttons when the watch is
wet or underwater to prevent water penetrating into the case.
8.
Use soapy water or soft cloth for cleaning metal bracelets. Rinse with
clean water to eliminate washing residue. Never use cleaning or
polishing agents.
9. Always rinse your watch in lukewarm water after use in a saline or chlorinated environment (sea water, swimming pool).
Natural Materials:
Leather strap, fabric straps, wooden or bamboo straps:
Since
these materials are natural, be sure to protect your strap from
prolonged exposure to the sun and moisture, so as not to alter its shape
and colour.
Watches containing these materials Should not be used underwater.
The life span of a strap depends on your care and wearing habits as well as the climate in which you live.
Rubber strap:
As
the watch strap touches the skin directly on the user's wrist, it can
become soiled easily with perspiration or excess oil. Users of watches
are many times not aware of the necessity of keeping the watch case and
strap clean. Perspiration, salt water or oil absorbed by a rubber strap,
which can cause it to crack and then break.
To
extend the life of the rubber watch strap, periodic cleaning of the
rubber strap is recommended. Using an old soft toothbrush and a mild
dish detergent and water, thoroughly cleanse the inside and outside of
the strap. Completely rinse off any soap residue and then thoroughly dry
the strap. If you expose your strap to salt water, be sure to rinse it
with clear water as soon as possible. Some people even use a rubber
protectant to keep the strap soft. The softer and dryer the strap is
kept, the longer it will last.
Stainless steel bracelet:
After
a period of time, the watch band may collect dirt, perspiration and
other materials in the links and joints of the band. This will cause the
finish to become dull and may even lead to damage to the finish or
connections. If you find when you wear the watch there are black
deposits on your wrist, it is most likely due to an accumulation of dirt
in the bracelet that needs to be cleaned.
After
removing the metal bracelet from the watch, use a soft brush and warm
soapy water to clean the bracelet. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the metal
bracelet with clear water and completely dry it before reinstalling it
on your watch. If the bracelet cannot be removed easily from your watch
and your model is classified as a 50-meter (or higher) water resistant
model, that has been properly maintained, you may wash the bracelet
without removing it. If your timepiece is classified of less than
50-meter water resistant, or is not a water resistant model, we suggest
you take your watch to your local jeweler or send it to the nearest
Authorized Service Center for professional cleaning of the exterior.
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If you have a large amount of perspiration on your wrist while wearing a
watch, the band must be completely dried with a soft dry cloth as soon
as possible. Allowing perspiration to accumulate will cause the finish
to dull and may even cause damage to vital components of the bracelet.
Do
not use chemicals such as benzine or paint thinner when cleaning your
timepiece. They may damage the finish, or even remain on the bracelet
causing irritation to the skin.
What could cause rust on my stainless steel bracelet?
The
metals used for watchbands vary from stainless steel, silver, gold and
others. All of these metals have a high resistance to rust. Among these
metals, stainless steel is used much more in quantity than other metals
due to its high workability and durability, along with its beautiful
look. However, these fine properties of stainless steel are not
effective unless it is used correctly.
The
"stainless" property of stainless steel is due to an oxide layer,
chromium oxide or something similar covering the surface of the
stainless steel. This oxide layer is liable to cause rust if the amount
of oxygen becomes short. Dust or similar foreign matter will affect good
exposure between the oxide layer and oxygen. At the same time, salt or
fatty acids contained in perspiration will cause rust on a stainless
steel band.
Please remember to keep your watchband clean at all times and in the fresh air (oxygen) whenever possible.
Storing your watch:
When
you take off your watch, leave it in a well-ventilated spot. Never put
it in a sealed container when it is still damp with perspiration.