When it comes to maintaining your watch, keeping it clean is probably the most important thing. If you’re not cleaning your watch regularly, then oils and other debris will begin to build up, leaving behind a greasy residue that will eventually begin to affect the accuracy of your watch.
Keeping your watch clean can be as simple as using a watch-specific cloth or something more advanced like the suggested methods below.
How often should you clean your watch?
The answer to this question depends on a few factors. If you wear your watch regularly and you also shower daily, then you’re probably fine with cleaning it every two weeks. If you wear your watch less frequently or don’t shower daily, then cleaning it every four weeks should work. If you wear your watch mostly for special occasions or you don’t keep it clean, then you may want to clean it more often. Cleaning your watch too often can result in a build-up of oils and bacteria, which can cause the watch to be inaccurate. If you wear your watch daily or at least once a week, then cleaning it every two weeks should be sufficient.
Watch sponges and brushes
Using a watch sponge and a soft brush can help remove any excess oils that have built up on your watch’s face, bezel, and band. You can also use a soft toothbrush to brush any stubborn particles off the watch, though it may be better to have a professional do this if you don’t have access to a toothbrush. Using a watch cleaning fluid can also help you clean your watch and remove any oils or debris that may have built up. Companies like Seiko, Fossil, and Casio all sell their own branded watch cleaning fluids, though you can also use a generic one.
Remove any dust manually
Most watches are sealed so that dust can’t get into the watch, though a certain amount of dust can build up over time. If you have a model that’s open to the elements, like a sports watch, then you may have to remove any excess dust and dirt manually.
Use a watch cleaning fluid
If you have a watch that’s capable of being opened, then using a watch cleaning fluid is a great way to maintain the accuracy of the watch, as well as to clean it. Using a cleaning fluid is a great way to clean any other parts of your watch, like the bezel and band, as well. Cleaning your watch with a fluid is great because it can be done with just about any type of cleaner. However, most watch manufacturers recommend using specific fluids for their specific watch models. If you don’t know what your watch is, then you should probably just clean it with a fluid.
Dry with a cloth or air
The most difficult part of cleaning a quartz watch is getting the water off of it. It’s recommended that you completely dry your watch after cleaning it with a cloth or air. It’s better to dry your watch completely to avoid any potential damage. If you don’t have access to a dryer or if you don’t want to wait around, using a watch wipe is a quick and easy way to get your watch dry. Wipes come in a variety of colours, so you can find one that matches your watch.
Conclusion
There’s no need to worry about cleaning your watch if you follow the instructions above. Cleaning your watch regularly will ensure that it keeps accurate time, as well as that it stays clean. If you’re not cleaning your watch regularly, then oils and other debris will begin to build up, leaving behind a greasy residue that will eventually begin to affect the accuracy of your watch.
Keeping your watch clean can be as simple as using a watch-specific cloth or something more advanced like the suggested methods below. Use a watch sponge and a soft brush to remove any excess oils that may have built up on your watch’s face, bezel, and band. Use a watch cleaning fluid to maintain the accuracy of your watch, as well as to clean it. Dry your watch complete with a cloth or air to avoid damage.
