Advice from the experts

Of the many objects that surround us, our watch is among those that rarely leave our side. Often the only adornment for a man, a watch is the ultimate personal object and, more often than we might imagine, the one by which we are judged.

A Fine Watch will measure time over several generations. According to its complexity, its mechanism can contain several hundred parts, each a different shape and size. Some of its wheels are in constant motion, both day and night, covering thousands of kilometres each year. One of the most spectacular examples is the balance whose 28,400 vibrations per hour - the most frequent value - will amount to some 249 million to-and-fro movements over the course of a single year! Inevitably, gears mean friction. Fortunately, these moving parts are subjected to minimum wear thanks to ruby bearings or jewels, tempered metal, and highly sophisticated lubricants.

To prolong a watch’s life supposes a certain amount of care from its owner. The recommendations below will help you better understand how to preserve your watch through careful use, as well as highlighting the importance of regular maintenance by a qualified watchmaker.