Monsoon Watch Care: An Umbrella For Your Watch

The Monsoon season is a wonderful respite from the scorching heat of summer. Eagerly anticipated and thoroughly enjoyed, the rains are a blessing from nature. But monsoons also mean that the chances of your gadgets getting splashed with water and mud is high. With unpredictable weather, there is a good chance that their watches will be treated to a bout of rain causing damage to the inner workings of the timepiece. So if you want to ensure that your timepieces are in peak condition during the monsoon season, be sure to follow these tips! 

It is important to first understand how much water can a watch resist. We interchangeably use the terms waterproof watches and water-resistant watches. However, they are not the same. Water resistance is the capacity of a watch to resist water. The term waterproof is quite a misnomer. The one thing you should know is that no watches have an impenetrable defense system against water.  No watch can fully repel water, although we have watches that are perfectly suited, and in fact, created for deep dives. But they have their limits. Each water-resistant watch has a water pressure bearing capacity.

In short, don’t submerge your watches underwater without knowing their true capacity to withstand water. At the same time, do not expect your watches to survive the rain if they are not protected well. You should check your watch’s restraint capacity before stepping out in the rain. Any watch that has a water-resistance capacity above 30 meters is good enough to withstand rain. However, avoid using anything that does not have water-resistant capacity.   

It is universally acknowledged that wearing watches with metal bracelets is a safer bet during the rains. Some people suggest that applying a little bit of oil to the leather strap helps protect the strap during monsoons. We will request you to refrain from using oil on light coloured leather straps, as there is a possibility it might change colour. You can use a little bit of oil only on black coloured leather straps, to protect them from the rains. Instead, wear a watch with rubber straps or a steel strap watch as these elements do not retain moisture thus making them a perfect pick for monsoon. 

It is advisable to refrain from using any watch that has suffered damage like missing parts, cracks on the glass, ruined straps, etc. It is possible for water to enter your watches through the damaged parts even though these watches may be semi-functional but will be completely ruined if used during rain. Ensure that you get your watches repaired before the monsoon.

Before stepping out in the rain, you need to properly examine your timepiece for certain things. It is very important to check that the crown and push pieces of your watch are fully screwed down. This will ensure that water does not seep into the movement case and adversely affect the timepiece.

No matter how hard you try, there will be moments where you won’t be able to avoid the rains. Fret not, we have you covered. Avoid blow-drying your watch after it gets wet. Simply dry the watch with a dry cotton cloth and keep it under the fan. Please avoid using any extra procedures to artificially dry your watch, as it can lead to corrosion.

Monsoons are a one of the best seasons in India bringing growth and abundance to our environment. Try to follow these tips so that you can welcome the season without any fear of harming your timepieces!