Men's Health (UK)

04/ Maintenanc­e

A hard-working watch movement is subjected to more than half a million vibrations a day, with constant friction, turning gears and swinging rotors. Here are some tips to keep things ticking smoothly

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i/ GET IT SERVICED To avoid more serious issues down the line, watches need to be serviced every three to five years, so parts and gears can be cleaned, replaced if needed, lubricated and recalibrat­ed for precision.

ii/ AVOID MAGNETS Laptop power connectors, speakers, clock radios and mobile phones all contain magnetic parts, which are like Kryptonite to movements – keep your watch well away from anything that could compromise its timekeepin­g.

iii/ DATE CHANGE Don’t adjust your date display between 10pm and 2am, during the date transition. Some movements are prone to damage and doing this can tear up the gears inside. Wait until morning.

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