MANUAL WINDING MECHANICAL MOVEMENT
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- Winding the watch
TAKING CARE OF YOUR WATCH
MOVEMENT
Manual-winding mechanical movement
POWER RESERVE
42H
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU SERVICE YOUR WATCH?
Check water resistance every 2 years (or annually, if in frequent contact with water)
Full review every 4-5 years
The water resistance for sapphire watches is 30 meters, and for ceramic watches, it is 50 meters. However, to avoid damaging the strap, you should not immerse your watch entirely under water.
Water resistance means that the movement is protected from dust, moisture and any deterioration should it be submerged in water up to those depths. Watches are water-resistant thanks to their seals. To ensure continuous water resistance, it is recommended to replace the seals every two years from the date of first use. It is also advised to test your watch’s water resistance every year if the watch has been exposed to sea or pool water for long periods of time. Never adjust the crown while it is submerged in water because the water may leak into the case. It is best to remove your watch before taking a shower or bath and before entering a sauna or steam room because heat, soap and steam can damage the water-resistant seals.
Condensation under the crystal indicates that water has gotten into the watch, and it must be checked as soon as possible.
For maximum accuracy and reliability, we recommend not wearing your watch when playing a potentially high-impact sport like tennis, golf, or horseback riding. Also, stay at least 10 cm away from highly magnetized objects like smartphones, tablet computers, induction hobs, speakers, TV screens, and airport security detectors. For more information about magnetization, please read the Watchmaker's Advice section.
Watches equipped with a mechanical movement need to be manually wound to tighten up the mainspring that operates the movement. This is done by turning the crown clockwise until it stops turning, which means the movement is fully wound (approximately 25 full winds of the crown).
The watch has a power reserve of 42 hours. It must be manually wound when the power reserve runs out. To maintain the accuracy of your watch, we recommend winding the movement every day (approximately 12 full winds of the crown).
The Strap
Before caring for your watch strap, we recommend checking that the crown is properly screwed down or pushed in.
Clean the strap with soapy water then rinse thoroughly. Dry with a soft cloth.
Watches are one of those rare objects that operate continuously. To preserve its reliability and extend its lifespan, your watch should be regularly serviced by our certified workshops equipped with all the necessary tools and parts. Only CHANEL watchmakers are officially qualified to repair and service your watch.
Recommended routine service schedule:
EVERY 2 YEARS:
MAINTENANCE SERVICE (includes the following steps):
- Disassemble the watch
- Check the movement
- Replace the battery (quartz watches) or calibrate the movement (automatic watches)
- Disassemble and clean the watch with ultrasound
- Replace any damaged parts
- Reassemble the watch and replace water-resistant seals
- Replace bars and screws, if necessary
- Test the water resistance
- Check the condition of strap and clasp
- Monitor operation of quartz watches for 48 hours, automatic watches for 72 hours, automatic chronograph models for 96 hours
EVERY 4-5 YEARS:
FULL SERVICE (includes the following steps):
- Disassemble the watch
- Automatic movements: disassemble, clean, wind and calibrate the movement
- Quartz movements: replace movement and battery
- Disassemble the watch, replace any damaged parts
- Polish steel and gold parts
- Clean components with ultrasound
- Reassemble watch and replace water-resistant seals
- Replace bars and screws, if necessary
- Test the water resistance
- Check the condition of strap and clasp
- Monitor operation of quartz watches for 48 hours, automatic watches for 72 hours, automatic chronograph models for 96 hours