SAVOIR FAIRE How to take care of your TAG Heuer when you’re not wearing it ?

When you decide to wear a different one, the TAG Heuer watch that you are not wearing needs to be maintained. The main risk if you don’t: it will get damaged much faster. Why ? For several reasons, which we’ll discuss below. And that’s obviously not what you want when you invest in such a beautiful timepiece. So here’s what you need to do to keep it in tiptop shape, inside and out.

Whatever type of watch you store, it will need to be protected from accidental shocks and blows that may cause damage. So keep it in a safe secure place, and above all, make sure it is dry. Controlled temperature will prevent humidity from condensing on the glass surface. 

Although each TAG Heuer model undergoes rigorous waterproof testing in the laboratory, zero risk doesn’t exist. If humidity gets inside the case, it can, at best, disfigure the dial, and at worst, corrode and rust the steel components of the movement. So if you see condensation drops, wipe the surface immediately with a soft dry cloth, and if you notice a timekeeping problem, have it checked by a professional to make sure no humidity has leaked inside.

The other concern, dust, can also cause harm if it gets inside the case and onto the movement; one tiny speck can “clog” a wheel. And even if it remains on the dial without entering the movement, once it’s there you will see only that spot every time you look at your dial, so have it removed, and better yet, prevent it from happening. Both humidity and dust can be avoided with a tight seal.

Also, keep your watches away from magnetic sources that may alter the timekeeping or even stop an automatic or manual mechanical movement. Quartz watches are also sensitive to the magnetic waves, so avoid close contact with computers, telephones and tablets.

Which brings us to the question of the type of watch you need to store for a while: is it mechanical — automatic or manual wind, quartz, solar powered, or connected