Owning any watch, whether quartz or mechanical, requires some form of investment. In addition to the financial costs, it takes a certain amount of time and effort to maintain everything and make sure everything works.
Let’s start with the most controversial point. There are several camps in the “watch injuries” debate. Some people believe that any mechanical model should always be in operation, either winding or wearing it or putting it in the winder of a watch to keep the internal circulation of oil and lubricants. Others hold the opposite view that letting the watch automatically wind up and sleep while not in use can avoid any form of gear wear.
As for me, I am afraid of any form of commitment and choose to go the middle route. Obviously the replica watch you wear everyday or even semi-regularly takes care of itself, but if you have a piece in stock you are not going to use all the time, it could well benefit from being wound once a month or so to keep things flowing.
There are other parameters to keep in mind too. A modern fake rolex watch is more likely to have high tech synthetic oils which are influenced only by things like age or temperature rather than if they are kept moving or not. A vintage model that hasn’t been serviced in a long time may not.
What’s more, the type of watch should be taken into account too. Letting a relatively basic piece stop is no big deal when it comes to restarting it again. Simply wind the crown and off it goes. No real controversy here. Keeping your watch as clean as possible is a bit of a no-brainer.
Among the things to avoid are submerging the replica watches in hot water, as this can run the risk of damaging gaskets. Also, if it has a leather strap, try and stop it from getting wet at all – it can harm the appearance of the material as well as weakening it. And don’t use soap and water. Soap molecules can work their way into the smallest spaces and not do your watch any favors at all. At last, dry it off with a lint-free cloth.
A 30m-rated watch is little more than splash proof. Taking it off to wash the dishes is a good idea. 50m will see you safe for a dip in the pool, and 100m is the minimum for sports like water skiing or jet skiing. While you can dive in a 100m watch, you should really try to seek out a watch that has a 200m or ideally 300m depth rating if you plan on using it as your regular dive watch.
Besides, keep in mind the age of the model. A replica rolex watch might be waterproof to 200m when it first rolls off the production line, but seals loose their effectiveness over time and need to be changed. It is a good idea to have gaskets at least checked and the whole watch pressure tested once a year. Most watchmakers have the facility to do it, and it is a rather cheap exercise. And be aware of any accidental knocks the watch has been subjected to, especially around the crown, which can also affect the seals.
Strong magnetic fields have been the bane of watchmakers since the advent of watches. Even a relatively small power source, such as a refrigerator door, speaker, or just a radio alarm clock, can affect the performance of your watch. In some cases, larger sources can even cause serious damage to the movement by distorting the internal components.