Repairing Mens Watches

Mens Watches display some of the most interesting styles in fashion mens timepieces unavailable on the ladies’ side. Thus it is imperative to repair any which break down, if they are truly treasured by the owner (and those which are, are usually expensive or even outright irreplaceable, such as with limited editions or family heirlooms). This article will discuss the first issue in watch repair, which is prevention.

For naturally an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure, so it’s a good idea to give your treasured mens watches a health check-up of sorts every so often! Thus, the first matter of consideration involves the frequency at which your watch(es) should be serviced. And the answer is that it depends on whether the timepiece will actually be used or is just a collectible.

Collectibles ought to be independently inspected upon purchase for authenticity as well as good working order, after which they may be safely stowed away. Actually, there is some debate over whether collectibles ought to be serviced and cleaned periodically, as every time work is performed there is the risk that something could be lost or broken. Cleaning may also dull the finish of certain parts of the mens watch, especially those with damaskeened and two-toned finishes, and can even strip some of the paint in the letter of the mens watchs movement.

However, it is undeniable that a properly cleaned and oiled mens watch is less likely to rust or corrode. Indeed, there are almost never any replacement parts available for antique mens watches, which form the majority of collectible watches, so good maintenance is essential in preserving its beauty and worth.

For those mens watches which can expect usage, especially daily, professional service is recommended every few years; every two should suffice. As might be expected, watches should be serviced immediately in cases of suspected damage, as with the appearance of moisture or when dropped. Indeed, the seals of water-resistant watches ought to be carefully examined every year. mens timepieces claiming water resistance may even be worse than non-resistant ones because their worn gaskets and seals could let water in but then trap it and keep it inside!

In general, the older the watch, the more likely it is susceptible to dirt, which over time will act as an abrasive and grind down the metal of a mens timepieces intricate parts. Gears are especially delicate, as once their teeth wears away the mens watch will never be accurate at time-keeping!