Caring for your
Automatic Watch
With the right care,
your automatic watch will
stand the test of time.
Getting Started:
Setting The Time & Date
1. Pull the crown out away from the case until movement stops.
- To change date: you'll feel 1 click (pull crown out slightly).
- To change time: you'll feel 2 clicks (furtherest position).
2. Turn the crown until you are at the correct time.
- Clockwise - time moves forward.
- Counterclockwise -time moves backward.
3. Once time is set, reseal the crown by pressing it in against the case until tight (flush against the watch case).
Caring For Your Piece:
Your Automatic watch was designed to be lived in, worn out, and well-loved; below are some tips for extending the life of your watch while keeping it looking and performing its best along the way.
Our Swiss Made watches are made from some of the most highest-quality, enduring materials available, including:
- 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Steel) - strong, hyperallergenic, beautiful in a variety of finishes.
- PVD Coatings - durable coatings applied through Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD).
- Sapphire Crystal - the most durable watch crystal in the industry and second hardest mineral on the planet.
316L Stainless Steel:
Over time, stainless steel is suseptible to:
- scratching,
- scuffing,
- denting.
To avoid these issues:
- Avoid damaging activities like sports or physical labour.
- Polish your watch - send stainless steel watches for polishing around once every 12 months to lessen the appearance of scratches or light scuffs and improve the overall look.
- Store properly - always store the watch in it's box or in a soft protected place.
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PVD Coating:
PVD Coatings are susepible to:
- Showing wear faster than stainless steel,
- scratching,
- scuffing,
- Changes in colour due to oxidation,
- Wear due to repeat friction over time.
To avoid these issues:
- Store properly - always store the watch in it's box or in a soft protected place.
- Be mindful of jewelry - avoid wearing a PVD watch with bracelets and jewelry that may rub against the watch's finish.
- Avoid friction - be mindful when wearing your watch during activities that may cause repetitive friction.
- Avoid damaging activities like sports or physical labour.
Sapphire Crystal:
Sapphire crystal is not expected to show wear and tear unless involved in an accident, which may result in:
- Cracking,
- Shattering,
- Chipping.
To avoid these issues:
- Avoid high contact activities that could be likely to cause an accident resulting in the Sapphire cracking or shattering.
- Make sure the watch strap or bracelet is secure to avoid your watch falling off your wrist.
- Replace your watch strap when signs of wear present near the lugs.
- Always make sure the spring bars are completely secure after changing a watch strap.
If You have any other questions about looking after your new watch, please don't hesitate to reach out to hello@the5th.co
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