How to Care for Running Vintage Electric Watches
Vintage electric watches do not have electronic components such as resistors and transistors like modern watches. They only have a battery, contact, and coil. Vintage Electric watches require extra care than typical modern watches. Since the watch's parts are not as sophisticated as modern watches, proper day-to-day use and maintenance is required. The key to proper care of running vintage electric watches depends on how careful the user is in handling the watch. At the same time, lubrication and calibration can be done by a professional, though it won't hurt to do simple maintenance yourself. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Avoid dropping the running watch. This will help maintain proper calibration. Unlike modern watches, vintage electrical watches have limited shock absorption features.
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Keep the watch away from magnetic fields such as speakers. Over exposure to magnetic fields can make the electric watch run erratically.
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Keep the watch from excessive water absorption. There are some watches that are water-proof, but you can seldom see it with vintage watches. Too much rain might cause rust and mechanical failure.
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Adjust the time on your electric watch once a week. Vintage electric watches can lose a few seconds every day.
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Calibrate and lubricate your watch at least once a year. Visit the nearest watch repair shop and have it checked. This will avoid future damages and malfunctions.
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Have the batteries replaced at least once a year.
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Tips & Warnings
If a vintage watch is not working, don't discard it immediately. Have it checked because many times the watch can be repaired.
References
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