Antique Watches Maintenance Tips (2)

- If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).

- Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.

- Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches.

- IF the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove -important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.

- To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.

- Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement.

- Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.

- Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good.

Antique Watches Maintenance Tips (2) / FoSunn Watch