subject: 10 Places Not To Wear A Watch [print this page] Watches are delicate instruments and can be easily damaged but by paying attention to a few simple rules you can keep your watch in good condition.
Never wear a watch in a sauna, the heat and steam can cause your watch to deteriorate.
Never wear a watch in a plunge pool, the sudden change in temperature can affect the seal and water can enter your watch.
Keep your watch away from sea water, sea water is corrosive.
If you are on the beach make sure you keep your watch away from the sand.
Remove your watch before taking part in sports, unless your watch is needed for timing e.g. marathon running, in which case ensure that your watch is shock resistant. Playing cricket, basketball, tennis and even snooker can cause damage to your watch.
Remove your watch before attempting any DIY in the home. The use of power tools and contamination by paints, solvents, cleaners and pastes can all cause damage to your watch.
Remove your watch before gardening, soil and stones can cause damage as can a spillage of weed killer.
Remove your watch before any car maintenance, oil can cause a problem and you can easily scratch your watch glass by attempting to carry out engine maintenance.
Take care when showering, its always best to remove your watch when washing, shaving, putting on makeup, applying aftershave, spraying hair and applying deodorants.
Avoid placing your watch near electrical equipment such as medical machines, loudspeakers and electric mixers. All of these contain magnets that can affect the small motors in quartz movement watches which may affect the time keeping.
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Take care if under taking activities like house removal or storing boxes. Its easy when holding a box in two hands to scratch your watch on walls and railings.
If you BBQ avoid your watch coming into contact with hot coals, sauces, dressings and lighter fuel.
REMEMBER: when you remove your watch to undertake an activity remember to put it back on when you have finished.
