Congratulations, you’ve joined the Breitling timepiecefamily! We’ve got some advice on how to keep your watch ticking and the qualityof your accessory lasting years after you pass it on to your children or yourchildren’s children.
We must note, before anyone takes cleaning or maintenance oftheir precious Breitling timepiece into their own hands, talk with a member ofourWoodrow Jewelers of Rye, NY team to find out just exactly the right careneeded for your specific accessory.
1) Cleaning
Sweat and dust can accumulate on your watch bracelets andcases over time and their deposits can not only lead to irritation of the skinbut oxidation of the steel. Breitling recommends cleaning the case and strap(this does not pertain to leather straps) occasionally using a gentletoothbrush and liquid soap with a gentle tap water rinse. After rinsing, drywith a gentle and absorbent cloth.
2) Leather straps
Gorgeous and finicky, their supple nature and brilliantcolor is adorned yet feared by watch wearers. Fear not, we have advice onkeeping those precious straps happy and beautiful.
They don’t like water, period. Keep your leather straps andbracelets out of humid or damp places and avoid putting them in contact withexcessive sweating situations or in contact with water (pool water, oceanwater, whatever). If your leather strap ever gets wet, quickly dry with anabsorbent cloth and consider stopping by Woodrow Jewelers for any assistancewith your straps integrity. We recommend a metal or rubber strap for thoseadventurers intending to wear their timepiece in any less-than-dry scenarios.
Similar to water, perfumes, cosmetics, chemicals, andexcessive sun exposure are equally disliked by leather straps. In order toproperly care for the life of the straps heed the warnings on materials toavoid and consider asking anyone from the Westchester-based Woodrow Jewelersteam if they have advice on any home leather care kits.
3) Rinsing
Hopefully wearing the appropriate strap or bracelet (seeabove), be sure to rinse your watch under a steady stream of tap water, thendry with a gentle cloth. Be sure to rinse your watch especially after havingcontact with chlorinated pool water or any combination of salt water (oceanwater, brackish water, etc.).
4) Avoid extreme temperatures
Ideally, the watch functions optimally in 0°C (32°F)to 50°C (122°F) and it is not recommended to allow the watch to jumpdrastically between temperature extremes. Thermal shock, or the adjustmentbetween temperature exposures rapidly, can risk the integrity of the glass andcould lead to shattering. In addition, high temperatures above those noted cancause the battery or the watch itself to malfunction and low temperatures canimpact the watch’s well-known precision.
5) Water resistant or waterproof?
Each and every Breitling watch has a certain degree of resistance towater, and that is defined in terms such as meters or “bars” (1 bar is equal to10 meters, or about 33 feet). The detail defined as “water resistant to ##meters” is not the exact depth to which one can wear that particular watch,rather the watch is resistant to pressures created by water immersion up tothat specific ## depth. It is obvious to anyone with a little physics knowledgethat diving into a pool will increase the pressure placed on the watch. As theBreitling website indicates, a watch indicating water resistance at ≥30 bars(or 300 meters or 1,000 feet) is able to handle splashing, showering, watersports, water skiing, snorkeling, and even diving.
Always consult with your friends at Woodrow Jewelers for authorizedcustomer service before performing any maintenance on your Breitling watch. Asa rule of thumb, never push, pull out, or activate any pieces of the watchunder water or try to open the case.
If you ever see condensation or waterunder the glass, immediately call or come into our store to have the properservice performed as quickly as possible. New models or pre-owned watches arenever immune to the dangers of water or chemical damage, so before visiting arandom mall shop in White Plains or buying from a potential fraudulent UnitedStates, non-authorized seller, always check the care guidelines.
We want to see your Breitling watch last many lifetimes andknow that with the proper care, maintenance, and service, it will continue tobe the quality timepiece you remember when you first put it on.
