Easy steps to take care of your Pocket watch

As we know the watch is an accessory that is constantly exposed to climatic effects, and low temperatures, rainfall and so on. You must take care of your pocket watch. Once you make up your mind and get it, the process is not over! In case you notice something strange, remove the barrel bridge and the two higher gears, you can unscrew and remove the main stage, under which appears what we see: The rope drum (within which is the mainspring), and the two sprocket undercarriage. They are two, not three, as usual, because Roskopf managed to include the first wreath at the barrel itself, which saves material and labor in the manufacturing process.

Some of the screws in threaded pocket watch the opposite (left hand) to oppose the direction of rotation of the gear in question, and prevent loosening. This must be taken into account in the removal, not to force or break. Well. Now we can remove the base on which to escape and turn the wheel with the wheel, and we can start cleaning up piece by piece.

Cleaning is done differently depending on the material and shape of the pocket watch pieces. The brass plates are immersed in hydrochloric acid (under supervision) until they are clean. Was removed and immediately rinsed with water. The pieces of steel with four zeros nap with sandpaper of 2000, with a metal brush depend on the size and shape. As you can see, you can clean it in the simplest way.

As your watch is often exposed to the weather, therefore it is likely that for some reason it gets wet, sometimes it can happen in the time we wash our hands, or wash something in particular. It is best to avoid damage to your pocket watch. If your watch fails in terms of mechanism, it is basically the same, if or if experts suggest you take it to a professional to see it and fix it. When the mesh is made of rubber should clean it with a brush gently with mild soap and water having the exclusive care of the clock housing.

When metal is the right thing is cleaned periodically with a fine cloth with alcohol, rubbing the mesh and the outer casing. In contrast, if leather is to use a special liquid to leather. Do not panic, you can find a sturdy pocket watch just remember to look after its protection.