Following exposure to chlorinated or salt water, gently damp wipe your leather strap with fresh water, and air dry. To preserve the finish of the leather, contact with perfumes should be avoided. Exposure to water may cause a leather watch strap to become brittle and eventually break. While the life span of a watch strap depends on your care and wearing habits, as well as the climate in which you live, proper care will extend its life. Clean your watch regularly by wiping it with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water, especially after exposure to seawater. Water resistance must be rechecked after every violent shock. Please see Strap Care.Īvoid exposing your watch to sudden and excessive temperature variations.ĭo not drop your watch or bang it against a hard surface.
Water resistance applies only to the watch case some watch straps should not be worn under water or subjected to wet conditions. Other Precautions: If your watch is equipped with a screw-down crown or pushers, be sure to screw it/them back down in the case after every operation. Your Authorized Movado Service Center will automatically retest your watch for water resistance as a routine step in all service orders. These parts should be inspected and replaced as needed each time the watch is opened for service, including battery changes.
The gaskets and crown which seal the case are subject to wear and deterioration under normal use. To maintain water resistance, yearly maintenance is required. Note: The Movado Watch Company will not be responsible for any damage caused by or related to leakage originating from improper handling or damage to the case, crown, gaskets or crystal. Important: Do no operate the watch crown, push-buttons on a chronograph model, or any other pushers/buttons when the timepiece is wet or under water. Most styles are resistant to 30 meters (3 ATM/3 bar/99 feet) certain models are water resistant to even greater pressures/depths, as marked on the dial or case back.Ĭaution: If the water resistance limit is not marked on your watch, do not subject it to a pressure/depth greater than 30 meters (3 ATM/3 bar/99 feet), or your watch could be damaged and your warranty will be voided. Water ResistanceĪll Movado watches are tested to meet international standards for water resistance. A quartz watch should resume working with its original accuracy when removed from the magnetic field a mechanical timepiece may require demagnetization before it will operate again. The exposure of a timepiece to strong magnetic fields will affect its time-keeping, and may cause it to stop. Have your watch repaired promptly if the crystal becomes loose, chipped or cracked, or if there is damage to the case or crown. A small particle is enough to stop the movement. Dustĭust can enter a watch if the case, crystal or crown is not intact. ShockĪll Movado watches have shock-resistant movements, individually tested to meet international standards. To find the nearest Authorized Service Center, please click here. If your watch needs repair or adjustment, take or mail it directly to a Movado Authorized Service Center. A maintenance interval of 3 to 5 years is recommended, in addition to any required battery replacement. Maintenance includes complete disassembly, cleaning, replacement of parts as needed, reassembly and lubrication of the movement.
Make sure the watch gasket is a good fit and tighten the watch back, battery cover, or other gasket location.Like any finely crafted mechanism, your Movado watch requires periodic maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Apply a light amount of the silicone sealant to the watch gasket with the easy to cover gasket container and slide the cover back and forth over the watch gasket. Measure and find the appropriate replacement watch gasket. Changing a watch gasket takes only minutes and can save your valuable timepiece from major damage.īuying this kit will save money over from purchasing each item individually! This kit can save your real money because you likely will not have to pay to have your watch replaced or repaired by a watchmaker. Have you seen water on the inside of your watch? Or condensation building under the crystal? It is always recommended that you change the gasket when you are replacing a watch battery or doing service work on watches. This new watch gasket replacement took kit that will help you keep water out of your watch.
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