The 7 Best Ways to Take Care of Your Watch | The Classroom S02: Episode 7

So you just dropped all that money on a new piece but want to know how to make sure it stays in tip-top shape? Mike Michael's got you covered! Our master watchmaker is on deck to talk about preventative practices that help maintain a watch over the long haul such as avoiding automatic winders and staying out of the way of drastic temperature changes. Even if you're just looking how to properly clean your watch, Mike knows what to tell you! So stick around and maybe you'll learn something in the newest episode of "The Classroom"!

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[inabit]

"You're not letting your watch winder enjoy the watch, you're letting yourself enjoy the watch"
Love that statement. Well said!

[MrZZooh]

I love the professionalism and seriousness with which Mr. Michaels talks about watches. He's another level. He's a watch doctor.

[ttgsct]

I can confirmed the advice is solid.

I've been applying most of these tips on my Rolex Datejust I've got since 2011 (12 years ago).
Just got it checked with the machine yesterday and the guy at the shop said It's in great condition (rate: +5 s/d, amplitude: 299, error: 0.0ms).

No winders. Cleaned with hand soap and a soft toothbrush every few months. Wear it at least every 2-3 months (sometimes the whole month straight, sometimes once every few months). Never I dropped it once in 12 years. Only wear it in the office or on light-activity days, no crazy adventures (it's a dress watch for my anyway).

The only thing I have not done is doing the Rolex service (I'm saving up for that now, better late than never).

[nootka]

Wow, what a great posting! This was my first exposure to the channel - I’ll have to find the webpage url to get caught up on other tips.

[jeremykydd]

Hi from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Fantastic bunch of tips
Thanks so much I've just subscribed as well

[deannoble]

Excellent video.
Essential viewing for any watch enthusiast.
Nice job.

[bubbab]

Great tutorial Mike Michaels. I always learn something from his vids. No self-winders for me or leaving my Rolex lying around for my dog to eat. Dayum! Mike is day bomb! 👍👍👍

[dougm]

hmm, that's two watchmakers now who have advised strongly against watch winders...seems I have been doing the WRONG thing keeping my expensive toys running constantly...just switched them both off, so they're now rather expensive....er...boxes!

[imranchowdhury]

Just need to clarify two points:
How about cleaning the watch in an ultrasonic cleaning machine for the watches having 100m water resistance and second how often can you wind out automatic watch if you are using multiple automatics at the same time. I like to thank you for saving my money on watch wider I was planning to buy, a very well explanation how it harms your watches. Thanks for your good suggestion.

[Stephenberry]

Thanks for another informative video. I appreciate when you’re the one hosting.

[gregbe]

I rarely add comments, but this was an excellent video. Keep up the good work!

[gilliebrand]

Great advice, I was going to buy a watch winder. Excellent video!

[kevorknourian]

Thank you for the valuable information

[claudioterjanian]

The greatest American watchmaker, putting on a clinic 🙌
Hate winders too, it’s like keeping your car constantly running on neutral. Save money, buy more watches.

[amenhotep]

"I saw a Rolex that got eaten by a Dog" lmfaooo😂😂🤣😭

[ksjdhg]

The date "quick set" procedure is just a good habit to get into, despite some calibers not requiring it.

[almoscola]

Awesome video and very informative, thank you for taking the time to put it together!!!

[PhilipWing]

The production of these WatchBox videos are the fucking bomb. Keep it up guys, this stuff is sick. Love Mike too!!

[UXXV]

Excellent- this is the video I send to folks who keep asking about winders

[dialttante]

Excellent advice, all watch owners should see this!