The Man’s Guide to Buying a Watch: Episode 5 - How Do You Maintain a Watch?

In the fifth installment of the ongoing series entitled The Man’s Guide to Buying a Watch, Swiss

Watches
384 0   Comments
Prefer Hypebeast on Google
Save

In the fifth installment of the ongoing series entitled The Man’s Guide to Buying a Watch, Swiss manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen walks the viewer through how one should maintain that special timepiece. Having crafted watches that have been given lofty praises that include “works of art” and “style statements,” it should come as no surprise that a little tender loving care is necessary every once in a while. Amongst the key tips is that wearers should “avoid vibrations and impact,” “magnetic fields,” “rinse after salt water exposure,” “not adjust date and calendar between 8PM and 2AM” and “use chronograph pushers with care.”

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

IWC Unveils Two Monochrome Ingenieur SL Editions in Brushed Silver
Watches

IWC Unveils Two Monochrome Ingenieur SL Editions in Brushed Silver

Celebrating 50 years of Gérald Genta’s legacy, the Schaffhausen manufacture equips its latest 40mm and 35mm steel models with silver-plated dials.

IWC’s New Pilot’s Watch for the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team Blooms in Purple
Watches

IWC’s New Pilot’s Watch for the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team Blooms in Purple

A dial inspired by Singapore’s national orchid lights up the night race.

IWC Marks Mercedes-Benz’ 140th Year With a Limited-Edition Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar
Watches

IWC Marks Mercedes-Benz’ 140th Year With a Limited-Edition Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar

Fitted with the brand’s revolutionary ProSet module that allows calendar adjustments both forward and backward via the crown.


The IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 Pool Blue Brings Summer Vibes
Watches

The IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 Pool Blue Brings Summer Vibes

A refreshing mint green hue.

nonnative x Regal 2013 Spring/Summer Collection
Fashion

nonnative x Regal 2013 Spring/Summer Collection

The partnership between Japanese labels nonnative and Regal has culminated in an energetic and

Rick Owens Presents Remixes on Vinyl for 2013 Spring/Summer
Music

Rick Owens Presents Remixes on Vinyl for 2013 Spring/Summer

Limited to just 1,000 sets worldwide, Rick Owens releases this special 8-track vinyl. Coinciding

IMPOSSIBLE SX-70 Gold Edition Camera
Tech & Gadgets

IMPOSSIBLE SX-70 Gold Edition Camera

Add a gold colorway to the seemingly never-ending color palette offered up by the Impossible

Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski "Hyper Red"
Footwear Fashion

Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski "Hyper Red"

As the holidays come to a close, Nike SB presents a seasonally-appropriate make-up of Stefan

Statik Selektah - Capital STEEZ Tribute Mix
Music

Statik Selektah - Capital STEEZ Tribute Mix

Just a few days ago, the music world has lost one of its promising up-and-coming artists with

The Clock Clock White by humans since 1982
Design

The Clock Clock White by humans since 1982

In cooperation with Australian engineer David Cox, Swedish design firm humans since 1982 presents


SOPHNET. x nonnative 2013 Spring/Summer Wingtip Sneaker by Generic Surplus
Footwear Fashion

SOPHNET. x nonnative 2013 Spring/Summer Wingtip Sneaker by Generic Surplus

Having seen an earlier collaboration video detailing the rich indigo color created on a number of

Head Porter Hokkaido "SNOW EGG" Pop-Up Store
Fashion

Head Porter Hokkaido "SNOW EGG" Pop-Up Store

The Head Porter Hokkaido “Snow Egg” is a triple threat, serving as an all-encompassing retail

New Balance 2013 Spring ML574 Collection
Footwear Fashion

New Balance 2013 Spring ML574 Collection

The Spring 2013 ML574 collection from New Balance sees a number of vibrant colorways indicative of

Casely-Hayford 2013 Spring/Summer Collection
Fashion

Casely-Hayford 2013 Spring/Summer Collection

Since the creation of their eponymous label in 2009, father and son duo of Joe and Charlie

WTAPS 2013 Spring Collection Preview
Fashion

WTAPS 2013 Spring Collection Preview

Despite WTAPS’ expected vision season-to-season, the Japanese purveyor of modern, military-inspired

SOPHNET. x nonnative "The INDIGO of RYUKYU" Special Items
Fashion

SOPHNET. x nonnative "The INDIGO of RYUKYU" Special Items

Crossing paths for early 2013, SOPHNET. and nonnative focus on the artisanal qualities of

More ▾