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Shocks: Your watch is a precision
measuring instrument. Treat it carefully, and it will serve you well.
Avoid undue shocks (such as dropping on hard surfaces). The normal
shocks caused by sports like tennis or golf present no threat, but “Twin
Seiko” (extra-high precision) watches should not be worn while
participating in such sports.
Perspiration: You should aim to protect your watch from heavy
perspiration. Please remember to wipe it dry as soon as conveniently
possible.
Temperature Extremes: Quartz watches are much less affected by
extremes of temperature than mechanical watches, and are designed to
keep good time if worn on the wrist for eight hours a day with ambient
temperatures between -10°C and +35°C. If removed completely from the
wrist, your watch may lose time during the winter, but will return to
normal accuracy as soon as you start wearing it again.
If your watch is stored at temperatures outside the normal range (as low
as -10°C or as high as +60°C) the electronic components may cease to
function normally.
The response time of liquid crystals used in the displays on digital
watches at temperatures below freezing is slow, and they tend to look
very dark at high temperatures, but normal performance returns at normal
temperatures.
Battery life can be significantly reduced at high temperatures (above
40°C), and battery fluid may even leak out.
Chemicals: Chemical substances, gases, mercury, etc., may change the
color of cases, bracelets and straps. Mercury (for instance, from a
broken thermometer) can cause particularly unsightly grey discoloration
of gold plating.
Case and band: Metal bracelets should
be washed carefully in water. If really dirty, use a soft toothbrush
with soap and water to brush away the dirt. Finally, rinse with water
and dry carefully with a soft cloth. If your watch is not water
resistant, be careful not to get water on the case. Cases should be
wiped gently with a slightly moistened soft cloth and then dried
carefully.
Leather straps should be slightly loosened in the summer, when they may
absorb perspiration. A tight strap not only prevents the passage of air
over the strap undersurface but can also cause a perspiration rash on
the wrist.
If the strap ever becomes wet with perspiration, wipe it dry with a soft
cloth.
When you take off your watch, leave it in a well-ventilated spot. Never
put it in a sealed container when it is still damp with perspiration.
Avoid leaving your watch in direct sunlight. The strap color may fade.
Posted by Dell Deaton, April 2, 2008 at 1:35 AM
