Russian watches for men and women: features of care

Stylish and expensive women’s and men’s Russian watches are a symbol of not only high status, but also of impeccable quality and reliability. Such watches serve for decades and are inherited. However, like any other mechanism, they need care. Regular diagnostics, cleaning, correction of the accuracy of the course, maintaining the bracelet in proper condition will help to extend the life of your favorite accessory.

Ways of care

Diagnostics and maintenance of watches should be carried out in specialized service centers: the slightest violation of technology can lead to moisture and dust getting into the mechanism. The frequency of preventive maintenance is once every 3-4 years; for quartz, once every 5 years. But there are a number of rules that must be followed by the owner of the watch. As a rule, the accuracy and durability of the accessory depends on them.

If you have a “Commander” mechanical watch or another “mechanic” with manual winding, you should start the mechanism at the same time. The date can not be set in the period 22:00… 02:00 – at this time it changes automatically, the gears move. Intrusion can damage the calendar mechanism.

Do not leave a watch on your hand while you sleep. This minimizes the risk of damage to the body from involuntary movement. In addition, it is known that a person actively sweats in a dream, and such a solution of organic salts can lead to corrosion of the case, metal bracelet, damage to the gaskets.

Experts recommend to take off the watch with intense physical exertion, practicing extreme sports. Even if the mechanism is shockproof, there is a risk of overload. Swim in the clock is also not worth it, unless you decide to buy a mechanical waterproof watch of the highest quality (for example, “Amphibian”).

Quartz watches are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, under its influence the mechanism may stop. Therefore, it is strictly impossible to keep the product near its sources.

Features care mechanical watches self-winding

The peculiarity of watches with automatic winding is bringing the mechanism into working condition from the movement of the carrier of the watch carrier. To prevent thickening of the lubricating fluid, such watches should be worn almost constantly. If you do not wear them for several days, it is better to purchase a device for the plant. It holds the accessory and rotates it in a circle, stopping periodically, creating an imitation of the movement of the human hand. In the absence of such a device and the inconstant wearing of automatic watches, you should start them manually every one or two days, at the same time.

Body care

The accessory must be kept clean. If the manufacturer declares a high threshold of water resistance, then a soap solution and a toothbrush can be used to remove dust and dirt. With low water resistance, this procedure should be carried out with a toothbrush and a dry soft cloth.

Care for a metal bracelet

To remove dust and dirt, the metal bracelet should be periodically cleaned with a soft cloth and once a month wash with a brush in a warm soap solution. After swimming in the sea, the bracelet must be rinsed with fresh water from the tap, as salt can lead to metal corrosion. The gaps between the links are cleaned with a regular toothpick, but it is better to contact the service center for this service.

Leather Strap Care

The leather strap is sensitive to moisture and high temperatures. If it is improperly dried or overheated, it may crack. After contact with moisture, wipe it dry immediately. For care, special tools that maintain the elasticity and luster of the skin are used – they need to periodically wipe the strap.

Preservation of water resistance

Watches should not be subjected to sharp thermal overshoot. If you go to the bath, sauna or shower, it is better to leave them at home or in the locker room. High temperatures in combination with humidity adversely affect the condition of the casing and gaskets tightness.

After performing preventive maintenance, replacing the battery in a quartz watch, it is imperative to check their water resistance and make sure that this property is preserved.

Instructions for use of watches “Vostok”, “Commander”

When purchasing watches “Vostok”, “Commander”, you should make sure that there is an instruction manual for a particular model in the box. Each watch model differs in the type and size of the mechanism; it can be characterized by the presence of additional functions (calendar, chronograph) or the lack thereof. The pledge of the durability of the watch – strict compliance with the accompanying instructions, the implementation of all recommendations of the manufacturer.

When to contact a workshop

In addition to regular preventive maintenance, the service center should also be contacted in such cases:

to replace the battery in the quartz watch;
in case of violation of the accuracy of the movement (the clock “falls behind” or “hurries”);
when the clock stops;