Care
How to Wind and Set a Watch (and When Not to Change the Date)
How to wind manual and automatic watches, set the time and date correctly, use screw-down crowns — and avoid the date-change danger zone.
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Care & Maintenance
Wind, set, service, store and protect your watch so it keeps running for decades.
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Watch Servicing Guide: How Often, What It Involves and How Much It Costs
How often to service a mechanical watch, what a full service includes, typical costs by brand and movement, and signs your watch needs attention.
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Watch Battery Replacement and Water Resistance: The Complete Guide
When and how to replace a watch battery, why DIY can be risky, what water resistance ratings really mean and how to test and maintain water resistance.
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Watch Storage, Winders and Magnetism: Keep Your Collection Safe
How to store watches properly, whether you need a watch winder, how magnetism affects mechanical watches, how to test and demagnetise them, and travel tips.