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A Guide to Taking Care of Your Watch During Your Vacation

by Yurii

Vacation is a time to break away from the monotony of daily life and experience something new, whether it be exploring new lands or just relaxing in the comfort of a scenic location. However, not all wristwatches are designed to withstand the trials and tribulations of a trip. While some watches are specifically manufactured for travel, others may only function well in more relaxed environments. Here’s a guide to help you prepare your watch for your next vacation and how to care for it while you’re away.

Prepping your watch for the journey

Before you embark on your trip, it’s a good idea to make a checklist of items you need to take care of before you leave. Make sure to include a few items related to your watch to ensure its longevity and avoid any unnecessary repairs.
Check the tightness of the back cover of the case. This is especially important if you plan on swimming with your watch. The cover may come loose due to the drying out of the sealing gaskets. It’s recommended to have this checked at an authorized service center every 1.5 to 2 years.
Familiarize yourself with the indicators of water resistance and water protection to determine if it’s safe to swim with your watch.
Take a watch with a silicone strap on a camping trip, or switch to a rubber strap before leaving if you have a leather strap. Although leather is treated with protective compounds, the combination of sweat and sun can still cause damage.
Consider the security at your hotel and decide whether you can leave your watch in the room if necessary. Many hotels offer safes at the reception or even in the guest rooms, but not all. If you’re looking to get a tan, you may want to remove your accessories for a while.

Taking care of your watch while on vacation

There are a few potential dangers to your watch that can arise during the flight or border crossing. Both mechanical and quartz watches can be affected by metal detectors, which generate a strong magnetic field that can cause the machine to stop or slow down. Quartz watches, in particular, can be magnetized, which is not ideal. The mechanism will return to normal once you move away from the magnet. To avoid these issues, try to keep your watch away from the metal detector.

Just like at home, it’s best to remove your watch at night while on vacation. During long excursions and walks, it’s not uncommon for hands to swell. Removing the watch at night will allow your hand to rest and for the excess fluid to be redistributed throughout the body, reducing swelling. It also decreases the likelihood of damaging your watch if it’s lying on a bedside table or in a box. When we sleep, we tend to move and turn our hands, which can cause damage to the body or glass of the watch. Additionally, it’s a good idea to remove the watch for a while to allow the leather strap to breathe.

In conclusion, these simple tips should help you take care of your watch while on vacation. If you’re looking for a new watch to bring on your next trip, check out the WatchShop website for a wide selection of options to suit your needs.

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