Owning a Rolex watch is no mean feat- it’s an expensive endeavor. You spend some good thousands of dollars to own one, and therefore you want to be careful, so it lasts for years. The good thing is, these are not delicate timepieces that you want to hide away in some safe. Rolex watches are built to last and for deep oceans, the highest mountaintops, speeding through the fastest races and flying across continents. They can withstand the daily knocks while diving while vacationing in some rocky places, name it.
Following are some basics for enhancing the lifespan of your Rolex timepiece
Wearing Rolex
Rolex is famous for its robustness and durability, but like any other watch, it can get scratches and dings depending on how you treat it. Many enthusiasts love the scratches as an indication of a life well-lived, but if the bezel or sapphire crystal is damaged, that will cost you a fortune should you choose to replace it. Older Rolex watches have acrylic crystals that protect the dial, with older Rolex models having some aluminum bezels.
On the Rolex Daytona, remember the screw-down pushers. The newer ones have sapphire crystals, with sports watches having ceramic bezels. The sapphire and ceramic are pretty more expensive to replace than the others. Thus to take care of it, you must ensure the winding crown is screwed down into the case as you wear your Rolex. This helps keep dust, water, and dirt off your watch.
Storage
When not wearing your Rolex watch, you need to store it properly. If it came with a box, keep that box intact- it’s the surest place to keep it. Alternatively, you can also get a watchbox with multiple watches. Just ensure the timepieces are not piled on each other. That could lead to unwanted scratches. Again, keep your Rolex far from moisture and direct sunlight when stashed away. Get a cool dark place- like a safe and keep off from electronics, so you don’t expose the movement to magnetic fields. You can also get a watch winder to keep the Rolex piece from running even when it’s off your wrist.
Cleaning your Rolex watch
Keep your Rolex watch fresh by cleaning it regularly. The frequency of cleaning your Rolex will depend on how often you wear it. If it’s part of your daily grooming, then a weekly wash is recommended. If not well cleaned, it could gather grime and dust and thus look dull.
Keep up your Rolex
If scratches are bothering you on your Rolex watch, there are ways to deal with such before the next servicing. There are polishing pastes and solutions that can get your Rolex clean while at home. Follow the outlined home cleaning procedure in the manual.
Take it for servicing.
Your Rolex watch is just like a Bentley or some other expensive car, and after some time, you have to take it to a professional for servicing. You could take it to an independent watchmaker, but the best option is to take it to an official Rolex service center. Here, the cost of servicing may be a bit high, but it’s dependable.
The lifespan of your Rolex watch will depend on how careful you are with the timepiece. Keep it well maintained by cleaning it and take it to a recognized Rolex service center in your city. It’s a timepiece worth the dollars.