Care

Keeping a steel bracelet bright, season after season

Sweat, sand and perfume are a steel bracelet's daily enemies. A few minutes a month keep it looking new.

4 min read · Montre Original

Every week: a soft cloth

Wipe the case and bracelet with a dry microfibre cloth. It removes fingerprints and the thin film of sweat that dulls the steel and settles between the links.

Every month: a gentle wash

Only if your watch is water resistant to 5 ATM (50 m) or more, and the crown is pushed fully in: dip a soft toothbrush in lukewarm water with a drop of mild soap and brush between the links and under the clasp. Rinse with fresh water and dry with a towel.

Watches rated 3 ATM are splash resistant only: clean them with a barely damp cloth, never under the tap.

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Water resistance (on the case back)

DailyWipe case and bracelet with a dry microfibre clothRemoves sweat before it dulls the steel
MonthlySoft toothbrush, lukewarm water and a drop of mild soap between the links; crown pushed inClears the dust and sweat hidden under the clasp
Every timeSpray perfume and oud first, let it dry, then put the watch onAlcohol and oils cloud the finish and the strap
Every nightStore it in its own pouch, away from phones and speakersAvoids scratches and magnetism
Every 2–3 yearsBattery change with a water-resistance and pin checkMontre Original does it for its clients

Gulf life: sea, pool and perfume

Salt and chlorine attack seals and leave crystals between the links. After the beach or the pool, rinse with fresh water the same day. Spray perfume and oud before you put the watch on, and let it dry; alcohol and oils cloud the finish.

Scratches, storage and service

Polished surfaces can be refreshed with a jeweller's polishing cloth; brushed surfaces should be left to a watchmaker so the grain stays even. Store each watch in its own pouch, away from phones and speakers whose magnets disturb movements.

Have the bracelet pins and the water resistance checked when you change the battery. Montre Original does both for its clients.

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