High jewellery watches are jewels in themselves. Laden with precious stones and materials, they too demand special care. Here is what you can do to take care of your most prized possession:
- Store your timepiece in a proper case. A velvet or suede pouch or lined box is perfect. Ensure, it is carefully wrapped to prevent it from being scratched.
- Avoid extended exposure to sunlight as this can fade the colour of your timepiece.
- Keep a soft cloth handy to wipe off moisture and make-up from items you’ve been wearing, before storing.
- Pay special attention to links to ensure that these are not damaged.
- Service your timepiece (Mechanical) once every two or three years and if it’s a quartz movement, once in three or four years. This can vary, so always check with your watch retailer or brand representative prior to purchasing.
- These timepieces can be damaged by impacts. So, while storing, transporting and wearing make sure to minimise this.
- Clean by gently brushing it with a soft bristle brush and luke warm water. That’s right ‘Luke Warm’water. Chemicals and other cleaning supplies could damage the aesthetics. Wipe with a soft cloth.
- Regular cleaning will revive the brilliance of the gems.
- Have it regularly checked by an authorised watch retailer.
- Lastly, ‘Read your watch manual’. This can sometimes be ignored out of sheer excitement – Understandable we say, but, this will outline everything you need to know about taking care of your timepiece to last several generations.