Watch Care

Careful polishing of a gold watch case

Gold Watch Owners: Polish Only If Solid Gold an...

Raymond Jenkins of ChronoCare explains when owners can safely polish a gold watch: the right checks, tools, and a strict rule for preserving finish and value.

Gold Watch Owners: Polish Only If Solid Gold an...

Raymond Jenkins of ChronoCare explains when owners can safely polish a gold watch: the right checks, tools, and a strict rule for preserving finish and value.

Hands cleaning a ceramic watch case edge

Collectors: Protect Seals with 6 Steps to Clean...

Follow a workshop-grade home routine to clean ceramic watches without harming seals or finish, using microfiber, pH‑neutral soap, gentle brushing, and six...

Collectors: Protect Seals with 6 Steps to Clean...

Follow a workshop-grade home routine to clean ceramic watches without harming seals or finish, using microfiber, pH‑neutral soap, gentle brushing, and six...

Cropped rose gold case being carefully wiped

Treat Rose Gold Watches as Precision Tools, Ski...

Learn watch-focused care for rose gold watches: 30 second nightly wipes, 5–10 minute bracelet soaks, avoid ultrasonic cleaners, and polish only 1–2 times...

Treat Rose Gold Watches as Precision Tools, Ski...

Learn watch-focused care for rose gold watches: 30 second nightly wipes, 5–10 minute bracelet soaks, avoid ultrasonic cleaners, and polish only 1–2 times...

Close-up of watch case geometry under inspection

Collectors: Keep Factory Geometry When Choosing...

Learn safe at home watch cleaning, when to skip polishing to preserve factory geometry and resale value, plus expert steps, service timing.

Collectors: Keep Factory Geometry When Choosing...

Learn safe at home watch cleaning, when to skip polishing to preserve factory geometry and resale value, plus expert steps, service timing.

Close-up of gold watch case being wiped

Clean a Gold Watch: Daily Wipes, Monthly Care, ...

Conservative, collector-focused steps to clean a gold watch safely. Daily wipes, monthly spot cleaning, 3–6 month deep care, and expert product picks.

Clean a Gold Watch: Daily Wipes, Monthly Care, ...

Conservative, collector-focused steps to clean a gold watch safely. Daily wipes, monthly spot cleaning, 3–6 month deep care, and expert product picks.

Taped stainless steel watch chamfer close-up

Protect Chamfers When Polishing a Stainless Ste...

Watchmaker tested steps to safely polish uncoated stainless steel watches: use the fingernail depth test, mask chamfers, follow the grit progression, and...

Protect Chamfers When Polishing a Stainless Ste...

Watchmaker tested steps to safely polish uncoated stainless steel watches: use the fingernail depth test, mask chamfers, follow the grit progression, and...