Mechanical watches are marvels of engineering, blending artistry and precision. Whether you own a BEHRENS watch or any other luxury brand, proper care ensures your watch remains a legacy. Here’s your ultimate guide to preserving its charm and functionality.
Daily Wearing Tips for Mechchanical Watches
1. Waterproofing Isn't Foolproof
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Treat 30m/50m/100m water-resistant watches as splash-proof only. Remove them before handwashing, swimming, or exposure to rain.
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300m or above water-resistant watches are designed for underwater use but avoid hot water. Steam from showers, saunas, or hot springs can penetrate even diving watches.
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If moisture enters, seek professional repair immediately. DIY drying risks corrosion.
2. Avoid Impact
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Mechanical watches are delicate. Avoid wearing them during sports, hiking, or activities with heavy vibrations.
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Fragile materials like ceramic, gold, or mother-of-pearl require extra caution.
3. Avoid Magnetic Pecautions
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Assume your watch isn’t magnetic-resistant. Keep away from electronic devices and magnetic fields (Phones, Speakers, magnetic bag clasp).
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Prolonged can disrupt accuracy. BEHRENS offers free demagnetization for affected watches.
4. Time and Date Adjustments
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Risk Zone (9 Pm – 3 AM): Avoid adjusting calendars or moon phases during this period. The date-changing mechanism is engaged, forcing adjustments can break gears.
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Complex Functions: Chronograph, perpetual calendars, or GMT watches require manual guidance. Never experiment blindly.
Maintenance and Repair Guidance
Regular Professional Maintenance
Service your mechanical watch every 3-5 years from authorized service center. Lubricants dry out and dust accumulates. Even if the watch is unused, it is important to wind and service the watch every 6 years to prevent internal corrosion. Maintenance costs vary by brand and complexity, but professional labor ensures longevity.
Avoid DIY Repairs
Avoid opening the case yourself with non-professional tools. Improper closure can compromise waterproofing and accuracy. Trust certified technicians or service center for repairing, maintenance, strap adjustments, or part replacements.
BEHRENS-Specific Care Recommendations
1. Power Reserve Management
Automatic Behrens watches store 30-40 hours of power. Wear regularly or wind manually to keep the time accuracy.
2. Shock & Heat Exposures
Remove your watch during high-impact activities like sports, hiking etc. Also, keep it away from extreme hear or corrosive chemicals (perfumes, sweat).
Warranty & Global After-Sale Services
5-Years Warranty
Direct purchases made from Behrens official store include 5 years warranty. Purchases from other retail get 3 years (extendable via registration).
After-Sale Services
At present, the headquarter of BEHRENS in Shenzhen, China is the sole global service center for after-sale services, and it is recommended that you regularly send your watch and warranty card to our service center for professional repairing or maintenance. It is important to send warranty card along the watch for after-sale services.
We stock the essential parts for each watch, so we can guarantee that the watch will be repaired after many years.
Why Professional Care Matters?
Unauthorized repairs risk irreversible damages. For example:
Waterproofing:
DIY or unauthorized repairs often fail to reseal case properly.
Magnetism:
Incorrect demagnetization harms the movement.
Scratches:
Polishing precious metals requires specialized tools.
Behrens’ certified technicians use pressure testers, anti-magnetic tools, and OEM parts to restore your watch’s integrity.