5 Ways to Care for Your Patek Philippe Timepieces

Many watch owners think that watch servicing is unimportant, especially if they are not using these watches all the time. However, the moving parts of a mechanical watch require lubrication and care, even when not in use, especially after years. In addition, frequent use of these watches, especially the automatic winding components, can wear over time.

Regular servicing of your watches can prevent potential issues from cropping up and keep your timepieces in tip-top shape. At Patek Philippe, every watch comes with the Patek Philippe Seal, its own standard of quality and excellence defined around 65 quality criteria in watchmaking. These include internal standards, homologation tests, production controls and International Customer Service specifications.

In fact, the Patek Philippe Seal is the only standard that covers service for the entire lifetime of the watch in its totality, including their maintenance, repair and restoration. You should service your watches every 5 years to ensure they are in excellent working condition, and batteries for quartz watches should be replaced every 2 to 3 years by an authorised Service Centre or a retailer that’s accredited to provide Essential Maintenance.

All mechanical wristwatches are designed to operate across typical weather conditions. However, during winter or the height of summer, such extremes in temperature can affect the performance of the watch’s movement. If possible, try to keep your watch in consistent conditions and avoid going from one extreme to another.