Daily Care
To Ensure Long Usage
Proper care of the watch is important as it touches the skin directly and can easily accumulate sweat or dirt.
Failing to take care of the watch can lead to the following problems.
- Decreased performance of the watch
- Shortened life of the watch
- Rashes or other skin irritation
Tips to Achieve Comfortable and Long Usage
- Wear the strap with enough space to insert a finger between the strap and your wrist.
This improves airflow and is more hygienic. - Keep the watch clean by frequently wiping it with a soft cloth.
Methods of care for the watch will vary depending on the strap material and on the part of the watch (case or rotating bezel). Care for each part using the appropriate method.
Care of the Strap
Methods of caring for the strap differ depending on its material.
Leaving sweat or dirt on the strap...
- This may corrode the strap or cause it to rust.
- This may reduce the strength or durability of the strap.
- This may stain the cuff of sleeves.
Care methods
If moisture, sweat, dirt, or dust adheres to the strap...
Frequently wipe these off with a soft cloth.
If there is dirt in the gaps in the strap or buckle...
Remove dirt using a soft toothbrush dampened with soapy water.
Then, wipe with a soft, dry cloth to dry thoroughly.
CAUTION
- If the pins used to join the metal pieces of a metal strap rust, they may poke out or fall out, and the watch may fall off.
This may result in injury, and so frequent care of the watch is recommended. - If the pins in the strap poke out, stop wearing the watch.
This may result in injury, so promptly contact our customer service center.
Leather straps are more susceptible to moisture, sweat, and direct sunlight than metal straps, and over time will deteriorate due to wear, deformation, and discoloration.
Leaving dirt or moisture on the strap...
- This may cause discoloration or reduced durability of the strap.
- This may stain the cuff of sleeves.
Care methods
If moisture or sweat adheres to the strap...
Immediately blot up moisture with a soft cloth.
CAUTION
- Do not rub the leather forcefully. Doing so may result in the color fading.
- Leather is susceptible to water and sweat, so be careful of water droplets.
It is recommended that you remove the watch during work or tasks where the watch may get wet, even if the watch is water-resistant. - Avoid the following as much as possible, as these may lead to strap discoloration.
- Exposure of the strap to strong light such as from LED lamps, or ultraviolet light.
- Letting the strap come into contact with chemicals such as alcohol, or cosmetics.
While silicone straps may be more resistant to water than other materials, they are susceptible to severe temperature changes and to light, and will discolor or fade if exposed to sunlight for long periods of time.
Leaving dirt on the strap...
The staining will become worse, causing irritation or rashes on the skin.
Care methods
If moisture, sweat, or dust adheres to the strap...
Wash with fresh water, and wipe off moisture with a dry cloth.
If the strap comes into contact with seawater...
Ensure that you wash the strap thoroughly with fresh water, and wipe off moisture with a dry cloth.
If dirt is on the strap...
Immediately wipe off the dirt with a wet cloth. If stains soak into the silicone, it may discolor.
CAUTION
- Do not use alcohol or other chemicals.
Doing so may cause discoloration, deterioration, or damage. - Do not scratch the strap with sharp blades or similar.
If the strap develops cracks, it may break from these locations. - When the strap becomes less flexible, replace it promptly.
If you continue to use the strap as it is, it may develop cracks or break.
Leaving sweat or dirt on the strap...
The staining will become worse, causing odors to develop.
Care methods
If moisture, sweat, dirt, or dust adheres to the strap...
Wash with fresh water, and wipe off moisture with a dry cloth.
Then, dry thoroughly in the shade.
CAUTION
Do not soak the strap in chemicals.
Care of the Case
Leaving sweat or dirt on the case...
Since the watch is in direct contact with the skin, sweat, dirt, and debris may accumulate and cause skin problems, watch malfunctions, or staining on clothing.
Care methods
If moisture, sweat, dirt, or dust adheres to the case...
Frequently wipe these off with a soft cloth.
CAUTION
Do not use alcohol or other chemicals.
Doing so may cause discoloration, deterioration, or damage.
If the case comes into contact with seawater...
Wash well with fresh water in a basin or similar. Then, wipe with a soft, dry cloth to dry thoroughly.
CAUTION
- Do not place the watch case directly under running water from a faucet.
Doing so may damage the water resistance.
Mains water has a high water pressure, and can exceed the water resistance capabilities of even diver's watches. - When washing the watch, do not pull out the crown or operate the buttons.
- Do not clean the watch using alcohol or other chemicals, or immerse it in chemicals.
Care of the Rotating Bezel
Leaving dirt on the bezel...
Dirt and other matter may accumulate below the rotating bezel of watches that have them, and this may impair the functionality of the watch.
Care methods
If dirt accumulates in the gap below the bezel or between the rotating bezel and the glass surface...
Remove dirt from the gap using a soft toothbrush.
CAUTION
Do not use alcohol or other chemicals.
Doing so may cause discoloration, deterioration, or damage.
