Take Care on Your Watch

This is tips from zeno-watch...
If u think this can give any benefit for u, guys..
So pay attention on it! :)

Take Care on Your Watch

Like any high-precision instrument, a watch needs to be serviced regularly in order to work perfectly. Obviously, we cannot indicate the intervals for such work, which depends on the model, climate and the care taken by the watch's owner.

The small amount of oil needed to lubricate the bearings of the movement gets used up. This can lead to reduced accuracy or even stop a movement. Also the crown can get damaged by hits and the little rubber seals that guarantee the tightness of the watch dry up over time, letting dust and humidity enter the movement.

As a general rule, service intervals are between 3 and 7 years, depending on the use.

We recommend:
- Keep you watch clean. Dust and dirt tend to collect in gaps in the back of the case or band.
- Clean the watch occasionally. Use a soft dry cloth to wipe off dirt, perspiration and water from
the case and crystal.
- Do not use the watch in places where it is exposed to high temperature.
(above 60°C, or 140°F, below 0°C, or 32°F) or extreme temperature changes.
- Never open the watch yourself.
- Whether thermal or other Shocks avoid them.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight to prevent the color from fading.
- Avoid direct contact with solvents, detergents, perfumes, cosmetic products etc.,
since they may damage the bracelet, the case or the gaskets.
- To ensure water-resistance, gaskets must be replaced every 24 months a part of maintenance.
- Do not place the watch to a magnet. Timekeeping will become inaccurate.

- Leather straps look better if they are kept dry. Salt water is particularly harmful.
Do not forget that leather is permeable! Therefore avoid contact with greasy substances and
cosmetic products.
If you have a problem with your leather strap, please contact your nearest ZENO retailer.

- Store your watch in a dry place when you are not using it.
- Be sure to use the watch with the crown pressed in (normal position).
- If your watch has a screw-type crown, be sure to tighten the crown completely.

- Do not operate the crown with wet fingers or when the watch is wet.
Water may enter the watch and compromise water resistance.

More information you find at
the homage of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry
or at FAQ

Watch Service Water Resistance Repair Service Moon Phase Service Stations Guarantee

source: http://www.zeno-watch.ch/en/ServiceOverview/TakeCare/body_takecare.html