Gold bracelet watches are the standard when it comes to designer watches. The main concern most owners have is how to care for it. If you want to get your money's worth than care and maintenance are an absolute, especially for men's watches since they are usually candidates for unusual exposure. It will not only extend the life of the watch but also maintain or increase resale value if you trade up to something like an Invicta or sell it outright.
When we spend money, especially of nonessential items that satisfy a desire, taking care of it properly should be a second thought. Many times the first mistake is not reading the instruction manual. The excitement of ownership swings wildly in both directions. Either you go through the manual carefully or you don't bother. Defined in the manual are specific requirements that provide limits and recommendations on what your watch can and cannot withstand. The first thing you need to know is how to set it, what each dial represents and what each stem on the watch does.
Some designer watches even have restrictions or special instructions you'll need to adhere to if you want to take advantage of every feature. One of the more critical instructions involves the water resistant characteristics. You certainly wouldn't want to swim in your gold bracelet watch, but if you're inclined, then knowing what conditions are acceptable is important. Reading the instruction manual should provide the exposure and limitations of your watch to water. After all, if you own a designer watch, you probably own several others. Sports watches for diving and swimming are available and should be the default when swimming. Swimming in fresh water is normally what we think of when swimming is mentioned, but damage to your watch can be much more severe if it's salt water.
The corrosive nature of saltwater can be severe. Even wearing the watch near the sea or ocean might not be recommended. Or at least limitations would be cited in your instruction manual. Given all these warnings, if you accidentally expose your watch to the wrong environment, have it checked by the appropriate craftsman. They'll have the tools and knowledge to advise you on repair procedures and the extent of the damage.
The next most overlooked area in caring for you watch is exposure to extreme hot or cold conditions. Not just minor exposure but extended exposure. The best approach for any of these situations is to make sure the watch you buy is suitable under these conditions. For example, extreme cold affects the time keeping mechanism, whereas cold weather impacts the battery life if your watch is battery operated.
Shock can be as detrimental to your watch. Pay special attention to this if you own a gold bracelet watch. Knowing the shock index will be discussed in your manual and needs to be carefully considered if your lifestyle exposes you to these conditions. Running creates a type of shock and vibration that most watches cannot withstand. Best to buy a sports watch if you regularly run, jog or walk briskly.
Running conditions can vary so check out the care features and be sure you're not unduly exposing your expensive watch to these conditions. Solvents, chemicals and gases can also affect your watches performance, causing deterioration, discoloration and other damages to gold bracelet watch inner mechanisms or outer case. Static electricity, electric fields and conducting materials can wreak havoc on your watches ability to accurately keep time. This wouldn't include house hold and everyday appliances but why take chances you can avoid.
Caring properly for your watch simply requires a thought. Why not purchase a designer case for storage of all your watches. Even if you only have one, usually the container that came with provides adequate storage. Regular cleaning, by a specialist, is a sound preventive measure. You'll want to check the band as well, especially on gold bracelet watches. If you want your watch to maintain the beauty and functionality over time just follow the suggestions listed above.
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