SERVICE
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Automatic Chronograph/Chronometer

This watch movement is wound by the active movement of the wearer’s wrist.

An automatic watch should be worn ‘actively’ and continuously for at least 12 hours a day.

If the wearer is inactive or takes the watch off regularly the reserve will start to run down and eventually the watch will start to lose time and stop.

What to do if an automatic watch starts to lose time?

Remove the watch from the wrist and wind it carefully between six and ten times depending on usage i.e. more winds for less wear.

To ensure the longevity of your time piece we recommend that mechanical/automatic watches are serviced every 2 years. This period, of course, varies considerably from wearer to wearer.

This is the procedure our watchmakers will perform when carrying out a service on a automatic/mechanical watch:

• Remove the movement from case.
• Remove the dial and hands from the movement and inspect for damage.
• Disassemble the movement and check the mechanical parts.
• Clean the parts in an ultrasonic machine.
• Check all mechanical parts for wear and replace where necessary.
• Reassemble the movement and lubricate mechanical parts.
• Check the balance wheel and hair spring.
• Check the accuracy of the movement on a timing machine.
• Refit the dial and hands.
• Clean the case or case/bracelet in an ultrasonic tank.
• Fit a new glass when required or requested.
• Air vacuum the case to remove any residue.
• Refit the movement, dial and hands into the case.
• Check seals and replace where necessary.
• Timepiece checked in special apparatus for water resistance.*
• Test watch once again on timing machine for accuracy.
• Automatic watches put on 24 hour electronic winding machine.
• Finally inspect after 48 hours.

* Applicable only to water resistant models

  Our Full-Service is guaranteed for 2 years