How to Take Care of your Rolex Watch?

Rolex makes watches that are globally recognised for luxury, accuracy, durability and style. While these luxury watches are mechanically sophisticated, taking care of your Rolex watch is as significant as taking care of your car. But, this is something that most Rolex owners overlook. If serviced carefully and adequately taken care of, your Rolex watch will keep ticking for many years. And, you can also decide to sell your Rolex, ‘sell my Rolex watch’ or ‘sell Rolex watches’ with full confidence. 

Here are the top tips on how to take care of your Rolex watch and maintain its beauty, technical ability and value. Take a look!

• Clean your Rolex watch

If you wear your watch regularly, it will indeed get dirty and eventually, may appear a little bit duller. While the watch persistently comes into contact with dirt, sweat, and body oils, it is essential that you take out some time every month to clean your timepiece and keep it looking like ‘new’.

To clean your Rolex watch, follow these steps:

1. At first, make sure that your hands are clean and you are working in a well-lit, clutter-free environment
2. The winding crown should be tightly screwed down into the case for keeping the water out; otherwise, it may destroy the movement.
3. Now, you have to rinse your timepiece with warm water to eliminate any excess contaminants, oil and grime. Mix the water in a bowl with ammonia-free, mild soap
4. With the help of a small, non-abrasive brush, now clean the watch case area and bracelet links. After rinsing the watch, pat it dry using a soft cloth.

However, this procedure of cleaning is only applicable to the Rolex watches with metal bracelets.

• Service your Rolex watch

All Rolex watches are produced with high-end craftsmanship and extreme precision. Whether you wear your Rolex regularly or once in a while, the watch needs to be serviced every 5years to ensure optimal performance.

1. While servicing, the exterior of the watch is cleaned thoroughly and polished to look like ‘brand-new’. Besides, any damaged watch parts are replaced.
2. Moreover, the watch’s movement is disassembled and re-lubricated for avoiding friction. Later, the timepiece is pressure proofed to ensure optimal water-resistance.

If you service your Rolex watch regularly, it will not only retain its accuracy but also keep it close-to mint condition. Eventually, your Rolex watch may fetch a higher price when you decide to sell your Rolex watch, ‘sell my Rolex watch’ or ‘sell Rolex watches’ to any potential Rolex buyers in London or anywhere in the UK. 

• Wind your Rolex

Today, most of the Rolex timepieces are self-winding and come with a 48 hours power reserve. Thus, your Rolex watch may stop functioning or may not show the perfect time after nearly 48hours. If you want to wind your Rolex watch, you have to:

1. First, take off the watch of your wrist, turn the crown virtually 30times and then, wait.
2. Make sure; you do not shake your timepiece because it may cause significant damage to the mechanism when it’s not working
3. If your watch does not start immediately, it is recommended that you let your timepiece to ‘rest’ and begin functioning on its own. It might take nearly a few minutes to start running again.

When it comes to maintenance, Rolex non-diving watches require servicing at least every five years, whereas, the Rolex diving watch models need to be inspected every 18months. However, regular cleaning and yearly maintenance will help your Rolex watch to function smoothly and look better.

The value of a luxury watch like Rolex is likely to increase if it is in good working condition. Indeed, many potential watch buyers in London often ensure to provide the highest price for second hand Rolex watches of good quality and condition. If you offer the necessary care and attention, your Rolex watch will keep hold of its value in the long-run.