Comments on: The Ins and Outs of Automatic Watch Care http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-automatic-watch-care/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:58:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: kim c http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-automatic-watch-care/comment-page-1/#comment-12183 kim c Sat, 21 May 2011 00:12:45 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/?p=2535#comment-12183 I own several high end automatic watches and found thatgently cleaning with some rubbing alcohol does a great job I own several high end automatic watches and found thatgently cleaning with some rubbing alcohol does a great job

]]> By: Rahul http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-automatic-watch-care/comment-page-1/#comment-9527 Rahul Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:52:56 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/?p=2535#comment-9527 I own a Tissot seastar 1000 and I love it! I own a Tissot seastar 1000 and I love it!

]]> By: Frank In Miami http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-automatic-watch-care/comment-page-1/#comment-2166 Frank In Miami Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:53:41 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/?p=2535#comment-2166 Last but not least, there is no need to violently shake your mechanical watch to get the movement going. The general recommendation is that a few gentle side to side open arc swings should get it in motion. In my experience with Orient movement, just the act of pulling out the crown and adjusting the time get the movement going right away. When putting your watch on your wrist (or removing it) always do so in top of your bed or above a soft surface. Why? because if the watch slips from your hand/wrist it will fall on a cushioned surface. Lots of guys kill their watches because they put them on and remove them while standing on a hard floor surface. This may sound stupid to you, but it can happen and more so if you are in a hurry. Go and read stories of smashed high dollar timepieces because the watch slipped from the wearer's hand by accident. Last but not least, there is no need to violently shake your mechanical watch to get the movement going. The general recommendation is that a few gentle side to side open arc swings should get it in motion. In my experience with Orient movement, just the act of pulling out the crown and adjusting the time get the movement going right away.

When putting your watch on your wrist (or removing it) always do so in top of your bed or above a soft surface. Why? because if the watch slips from your hand/wrist it will fall on a cushioned surface. Lots of guys kill their watches because they put them on and remove them while standing on a hard floor surface. This may sound stupid to you, but it can happen and more so if you are in a hurry. Go and read stories of smashed high dollar timepieces because the watch slipped from the wearer’s hand by accident.

]]> By: Frank In Miami http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-automatic-watch-care/comment-page-1/#comment-2165 Frank In Miami Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:46:55 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/?p=2535#comment-2165 1) If your watch has a screw down crown, GENTLY, unscrew and pull out the crown to prevent damage to the stem. When done adjusting your watch, GENTLY screw the crown back into the stem and against the case. Cross-threading stem damage from improper screw down crown handling is a common problem, so never force the crown in if it is refusing to go back into the stem. Go back and do it again. This is one reason why you should never adjust your mechanical watch in a hurry. 2) Never wear your watch too tight if it has hollow end links (Thinking here of the Mako). Some folks fail to size the bracelet properly and wearing the watch tight puts undue tension over the spring bars that may bent and separate. 3) Orient watches have very efficient auto winders. Don't see the need for watch winders unless you wear the same watch in very frequent rotations. It is true that watch winders put more wear on the movement... It is a machine after all. 4) Keep your bracelet and leather band clean. Leather bands are prone to premature wear, so take the time to keep them in good condition. 5) Never understood why some guys feel the need to take showers with their watches on. Soap scum + dirt will collect in the bracelet and other nook and crevices in the watch. Why expose your timepiece to this type of activity? 6) Shock is the #1 enemy of mechanical watches. If you have to work in a harsh environment, a cheap quartz or Casio watch is better suited for it. Save your mechanical and enjoy it when not working in the car or doing the yard. 7) Mechanical watches can become magnetized, thus losing accuracy, or worse, stop working. Learn how to de-magnetize your watch should you ever encounter this situation. 8) Resist the temptation to mess with your watch movement. It is good to learn and have curiosity but don't practice on your fine timepiece. Buy an old beater for that purpose. 1) If your watch has a screw down crown, GENTLY, unscrew and pull out the crown to prevent damage to the stem. When done adjusting your watch, GENTLY screw the crown back into the stem and against the case. Cross-threading stem damage from improper screw down crown handling is a common problem, so never force the crown in if it is refusing to go back into the stem. Go back and do it again. This is one reason why you should never adjust your mechanical watch in a hurry.

2) Never wear your watch too tight if it has hollow end links (Thinking here of the Mako). Some folks fail to size the bracelet properly and wearing the watch tight puts undue tension over the spring bars that may bent and separate.

3) Orient watches have very efficient auto winders. Don’t see the need for watch winders unless you wear the same watch in very frequent rotations. It is true that watch winders put more wear on the movement… It is a machine after all.

4) Keep your bracelet and leather band clean. Leather bands are prone to premature wear, so take the time to keep them in good condition.

5) Never understood why some guys feel the need to take showers with their watches on. Soap scum + dirt will collect in the bracelet and other nook and crevices in the watch. Why expose your timepiece to this type of activity?

6) Shock is the #1 enemy of mechanical watches. If you have to work in a harsh environment, a cheap quartz or Casio watch is better suited for it. Save your mechanical and enjoy it when not working in the car or doing the yard.

7) Mechanical watches can become magnetized, thus losing accuracy, or worse, stop working. Learn how to de-magnetize your watch should you ever encounter this situation.

8) Resist the temptation to mess with your watch movement. It is good to learn and have curiosity but don’t practice on your fine timepiece. Buy an old beater for that purpose.

]]> By: Rob http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-automatic-watch-care/comment-page-1/#comment-2163 Rob Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:38:08 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/?p=2535#comment-2163 I find it interesting that in this article you reference the Mako and how a strap/bracelet change can 'transform the entire feel'. I have to agree as I just swapped the stock bracelet for a nice leather strap. However what I find even more interesting is that you suggest a solid end link bracelet as a good change, may I along with all the other Mako owners as why we should have to change to a SEL bracelet instead of having it come stock? I find it interesting that in this article you reference the Mako and how a strap/bracelet change can ‘transform the entire feel’. I have to agree as I just swapped the stock bracelet for a nice leather strap.

However what I find even more interesting is that you suggest a solid end link bracelet as a good change, may I along with all the other Mako owners as why we should have to change to a SEL bracelet instead of having it come stock?

]]> By: kenny ngo http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-automatic-watch-care/comment-page-1/#comment-2162 kenny ngo Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:00:28 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/?p=2535#comment-2162 its great its great

]]> By: Toccs Namhsif http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-automatic-watch-care/comment-page-1/#comment-2160 Toccs Namhsif Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:05:31 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/?p=2535#comment-2160 Great info here. I have heard of people using a bit pf painters tape to protect the lugs when changing straps to avoid scratches... Great info here. I have heard of people using a bit pf painters tape to protect the lugs when changing straps to avoid scratches…

]]> By: Sarah DeCui http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-automatic-watch-care/comment-page-1/#comment-2159 Sarah DeCui Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:43:51 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/?p=2535#comment-2159 My husband in from Tialand or Orient country and I would like to surprise him with a gift My husband in from Tialand or Orient country and I would like to surprise him with a gift

]]> By: Kevin http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-automatic-watch-care/comment-page-1/#comment-2158 Kevin Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:32:28 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/?p=2535#comment-2158 Pretty interesting, especially the part about watch winders wearing out the movements faster. I never knew that such a problem could happen from something so simple!? Pretty interesting, especially the part about watch winders wearing out the movements faster. I never knew that such a problem could happen from something so simple!?

]]> By: drbob rogers http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-automatic-watch-care/comment-page-1/#comment-2157 drbob rogers Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:36:10 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/?p=2535#comment-2157 when you look at your wrist, you can think of all that wore this masterpiece before you... when you look at your wrist, you can think of all that wore this masterpiece before you…

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