HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR AUTOMATIC WATCH
TAKE CARE OF YOUR AUTOMATIC WATCH
Your watch watches is made to accompany you throughout your life if it receives the best care on a regular basis. In addition to an annual water-resistance test and a complete overhaul every 4 to 5 years, the following precautions will help you to preserve your watch watches over the years.
MAGNETIC FIELDS
Magnetic fields can damage the movement and the setting of your watch!
Do not expose your watch to intense magnetic fields such as a loudspeaker, refrigerator, computer, mobile phone, airport gantry or other electromagnetic kitchen or office equipment...
SHOCK
Although equipped with powerful devices to absorb shocks, mechanical and automatic watch movements are nonetheless delicate.
In order to ensure the proper operation of your watch and avoid breakage, all shocks, vibrations or falls are to be prohibited (avoid tennis, golf, motorbike, extreme sports, gardening or DIY activities like mowing ...).
CROWN
Depending on the crown of your watch, push or screw it in completely (without forcing it so as not to damage the gasket) to prevent water from seeping into the mechanism.
Use the crown carefully, never force it to avoid the risk of tearing it off.
SEALS
Seals have a limited life span. Remember to check the water-resistance of your watch every year.
CLEANING
For steel and/or rubber watch bands as well as for your water-resistant watchesIf you have any questions, clean regularly with soapy water using a toothbrush and dry with a soft cloth.
Leather bracelets get a patina over time, this is normal. To preserve them, we recommend that you avoid contact with water, oil them regularly ...
Scratches
With the time of micro-scratches will appear on the steel parts of your watch. You can soften them with a polishing cloth!
For steel bracelets, buckles and watches you can use a "cape" wipe. cod"The abrasive side removes possible scratches and gives a polished look!
CHEMICALS
Avoid direct contact with solvents, detergents, perfumes, cosmetics, etc., which can damage the bracelet, case, bezel, external anti-reflective glass or gaskets.
TEMPERATURE
Do not expose your watch to sudden changes in temperature (hot/cold).
Also avoid extreme temperatures above
60 °c (140 °f) or below 0 °c (32 °f).
Sun exposure (heat, UV) can alter the movement oils, seals and color rendering of your watch.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Akrone watches guaranteed against manufacturing defects - Warranty does not cover misuse, magnetism, breakage, scratches... Bracelets, accessories and services are not covered by the 3-year warranty!
30 days to change your mind - return shipping at customer's expense. (the return must be made with all the original elements and in perfect condition) - Customized watches and accessories (engravings, customization, professional projects...) do not benefit from the withdrawal period!
A fair price for everyone - You benefit from the direct supplier price without commercial intermediary - We do not make mass production and we assemble our collections as we go along in France! Objective, to avoid overproduction and waste - On the other hand, you have to be patient to receive your watch !
Customer expectations at the heart of our concerns - Transparent communication without artifice and marketing blah-blah-blah - Priority to craftsmen and manufacturers with recognized know-how - Use of quality materials in accordance with watchmaking standards - Durability of our watches - Respect for ISO watchmaking standards - We do not participate in sales periods ...