Ways to care: mens sports watches

Mens sports watches are entitled to brave all dangers, or at least that’s what we think. But the truth is otherwise, just because its rugged and shock resistant doesn’t make a mens sports watch invincible. Every type of sports watch has its own set of features and maintenance care that differs from brand to brand. For example, no two dive watches are the same. Though the basics like water resistance or unidirectional bezel movement are common in TISSOT and Seiko dive watches, they’re very much different from each other in terms of mechanisms, design and pricing.

Watches, in general are designed to work with high-precision technology and therefore require proper service from time to time. The lifespan of a watch depends upon the model, climatic conditions and to a greater extent, on the user’s maintenance.

Before we start to discuss on how to take care of a mens sports watch, let’s go through the selection process first. So, how do you choose which sports watch to buy? Do you get user feedbacks, do research online or just visit the store for purchase? In all fairness, you need to know the basics before investing a fortune on mens sports watches.

Identify the purpose of usage:

• What kind of sports activities do you practise?
• Do you need a multi-sports watch?
• Which type of band suits your lifestyle – metallic or silicone?

Budget

• What is your budget for a mens sports watch?

Warranty

• Do you have accessibility to maintenance and servicing?

Here are a few ways to care for mens sports watches:

#Rule 1

Rinse every time after you dive

It’s advisable to rinse your watch thoroughly in fresh water every time after you finish your dive. Either you’re at sea or in a swimming pool doesn’t make a difference. Rinsing will help prevent your watch from corrosion due to salinity, acidity or chlorine.

Also, don’t forget to turn the bezel while rinsing to get rid of grit and grime collected under the dial.

#Rule 2

Check the gaskets periodically.

Mens sports watches like the ones used in scuba diving demand high level of water-resistance. They come with built-in rubber or plastic seals that checks water seeping inside. Over the years of use, these gaskets tend to get worn out which eventually affects the water resistance capacity of the watch itself. You need to service your scuba watch regularly, once every 18 months.

#Rule 3

Avoid wearing mens sports watches in a sauna

Extreme temperature changes could possibly affect the sealing capability of watches used in water sports. In case of any condensation formed under the crystal, get the help of professional service at once.

#Rule 4

Tighten the crowns before playing water sports

Screw in or push down the crown each time before you get inside the water. And, avoid adjusting the crown while you’re inside the water as it will lead to water seepage.

Mens sports watch enthusiasts hardly take pains to go through the user manuals and maintenance checklists once they’ve made a purchase. But little do they know that even sports watches demand cautious handling for long life and maximum functionality. Furthermore, brands like Timex, Casio and Puma that initially specialized in mens sports watches have also launched ladies sports watches collection in recent years.

Compare between different models and brands, score them against three major criteria which includes quality, design and price. If you already own one of the best mens sports watch, then keeping it in good condition is highly crucial for efficient timekeeping. Spending a few hundreds or thousands of dollars turns out to be futile due to lack of adequate precautions and periodical maintenance.

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