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TAKING CARE OF YOUR WATCH
BATTERY LIFE
2 to 4 years depending on the model
MOVEMENT
Quartz
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU SERVICE YOUR WATCH?
Check water resistance every 2 years (every year if in frequent contact with water)
Servicing every 4 to 5 years
Jewellery watches are precious and fragile. They are water resistant, but are not designed to be completely submerged in water.
The water resistance feature protects the watch against dust, rain and splashing water. This protection is provided by a series of seals, which we recommend replacing every two years to ensure optimal protection.
Do not wear your watch in a sauna, steam room, bath or shower. Sudden changes in temperature may damage the seals.
In quartz movement watches, the movement is powered by a battery that can last for 2-4 years, depending on the model. If the battery is completely discharged or low (the centre second hand on some watches will begin jumping four seconds faster), we recommend taking it to our expert watchmakers as soon as possible. Never leave a flat battery in your watch. It can leak and permanently damage the movement.
Do not submerge your watch in water to avoid damaging the strap.
Use only a clean and dry soft cloth to clean your strap. Do not use chemicals like soap, alcohol or solvents. Avoid contact with water.
Watches are one of those rare objects that operate continuously. To preserve its reliability and extend its lifespan, your watch should be regularly serviced by our certified workshops equipped with all the necessary tools and parts. Only CHANEL watchmakers are officially qualified to repair and maintain your watch.
Recommended routine service schedule:
EVERY 2 YEARS: MAINTENANCE SERVICE (includes the following steps):
- Disassemble the watch
- Check the movement
- Replace the battery (quartz watches) or calibrate the movement (automatic watches)
- Disassemble and clean the watch with ultrasound
- Replace any damaged parts
- Reassemble the watch and replace water resistant seals
- Replace bars and screws, if necessary
- Test the water resistance
- Check the condition of strap and clasp
- Monitor operation of quartz watches for 48 hours, automatic watches for 72 hours, automatic chronograph models for 96 hours
EVERY 4-5 YEARS: FULL SERVICE (includes the following steps):
- Disassemble the watch
- Automatic movements: disassemble, clean, wind and calibrate the movement
- Quartz movements: replace movement and battery
- Disassemble the watch, replace any damaged parts
- Polish steel and gold parts
- Clean watch components with ultrasound
- Reassemble watch and replace water resistant seals
- Replace bars and screws, if necessary
- Test the water resistance
- Check the condition of strap and clasp
- Monitor operation of quartz watches for 48 hours, automatic watches for 72 hours, automatic chronograph models for 96 hours