Thursday, April 23, 2009

Taking Care of a Watch

The watch owners,no matter Rolex replica,Porsche Design replica,Richard Mille replica,Zenith replica,Hublot replica,Ferrari replica watches, or the Breitling replica,U-Boat replica,Bell&Ross replica,Patek Philippe replica and Omega replicas.who want their timepieces to serve faithfully for a long time, should pay their special attention to the useful tips and precautions that will help them to keep their precision instruments away from damage or abuse.Winding and ServicingAutomatic Watch(Chopard replica,Cartier replica,Chanel replica,Corum replica,Franck Muller replica and Graham replica): An automatic watch that has not been worn for some time may stop. In this case the watch’s owner should turn the crown clockwise a few times to wind it, then set the necessary time by pulling the winding stem out one notch. To wind an automatic watch it is advisable to perform about 30 turns the first time you wear it or after it has been left in storage to provide it with ample power reserve. To provide the timepiece with enough power reserve to keep running overnight, the watch needs the sufficient arm motion.Self-winding watch(Longines replica,Tudor replica,Romain Jerome replica and Tag Heuer replica): A self-winding watch with no manual wind function should be slightly shaken for a few times to get started. A manual-wind watch should be wound at the same time everyday, preferably in the morning before wearing so as to ensure sufficient accuracy and power reserve. Stop winding when you feel slight resistance. Find reliable service center: The replica watch as any finely crafted mechanism requires regular maintenance once in the period of three-five years to guarantee its perfect performance. A professional watchmaker will offer the timepiece proper maintenance that comprises complete disassembly, cleaning, re-assembly, and lubrication of the movement. The watch owners who try to open their timepieces themselves may accidentally expose the watchcase to dust and moisture. This way they may also cause damage to the gaskets, the movement, or the watchcase. That is why it is strongly advisable to send the timepiece requiring repair or adjustment to an authorized service center. Avoiding DamagesShocks: Some timepieces have been supplied with shock-resistance movements tested to maintain quality standards. As for the rest of the watches, it is better to avoid wearing them while engaged in some activities that may cause damage to the crystal, watchcase, or bracelet. Magnetic field:If the watch has been exposed to strong magnetic fields, it may affect its timekeeping or the watch may even stop. Demagnetization will be required to get rid of the caused problems.Dust: Watch owners should keep in mind that a tiny particle of dust is enough to hinder the timepiece from the proper functioning. Dust may penetrate into a timepiece if the case, crystal, or crown is not kept intact. A loose, chipped, or cracked crystal requires the immediate replacement. The watch not worn for a protracted period should be kept in its original box in a dry place. Straps: The leather straps of replica watches are produced from the leather specifically selected to underline the beauty of the watch. Leather straps need good care. Exposure to water often makes a strap fragile and it may soon tear. Perfumes may also damage the finish of the leather. The strap’s condition will depend on the owner’s wearing habits as well as the climate of the place where the person lives. Often original replacement straps are possible to be re-ordered through an authorized service center. Water-ResistanceWater-resistant replica watches are tested to correspond to the quality standards. Special seals are installed between the major parts of the watchcase. Every timepiece is supplied with a number of gaskets and a specially designed crown, which will not allow moisture enter the case. Water-resistant watches require periodic maintenance, as the gaskets and crown may become worn out and should be inspected and replaced if necessary. Timepieces that are not water resistant are better to be removed while washing the hands, working or playing around water or walking in the rain. Regular hot showers may cause the gaskets distorting, grease drying out and watch’s untimely aging. As for water resistant timepieces, their owners should remember that the degree of a watch’s resistance relates to pressure, measured in a static condition, at a given depth under water. But the faster is the speed of an object moving in or against water, the greater the pressure. For example, a water resistant timepiece to 30 meters may leak if it gets under water coming strongly from a tap, as the increased pressure may transcend the designed static resistance. Choose a Watch According to Water-Resistance ScaleThe majority of water-resistant watches will be protected if exposed to small amount of water just for a short period of time. The watch will not be damaged if you are wearing it while washing your hands or walk in the rain, however, the continuous exposure to water will make it penetrate into the watchcase.You should choose a watch according to the special water resistance scale. It is usually measured in atmospheres or meters (one atmosphere is equal to 10 meters.) A water resistant watch means you can get wet in the rain and wash your hands while wearing your watch.With a water resistant watch to 50 meters you can take a shower and go swimming.A water resistant watch to 100 meters allows swimming with a mask.With a water resistant watch to 150 meters you can go diving with a mask.A water resistant watch to 200 meters is suitable for aqualung diving.Diver's watches to 150-200 meters should be chosen for deep-see diving.Choose the timepiece that will become your trustworthy everyday companion ideally suitable for you from a great variety of exclusive replica watches.

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