Taking care of tools and equipment has always been a discipline among craftsmen and professionals. There’s even a saying that goes like, “Take care of your tools, and they will take care of you.” And whether or not you’re keeping watches as a hobby or investment, taking care of your quartz watches is just as important for them to last a lifetime.
Daily watch maintenance, including even the simplest cleaning routines, makes a huge difference in keeping your quartz watches running in optimal condition for years to come. You wouldn’t want the hard-earned money you used to buy them to go to waste just after a year or two.
Today, we’re sharing the essential tips you need to keep your quartz watches in top shape, even after long days in the humid tropical metro.
Alba watch care tips – keeping your quartz watches in shape
Getting a watch from a reliable brand like Alba doesn’t make it indestructible despite its durability and craftsmanship quality. You still need to take care of it just like your gadgets, car, or favorite pen. With this simple guide, we aim to give you a quick line reference that you can easily remember and integrate into your daily routines without making it an extra burden.
Storage and proper handling
Investing in decent watch cases or winders isn’t just for show and luxury. You are protecting your quartz watches from exposure to aerosols and substances that could potentially corrode or cause internal damage when you store them properly. Beauty products such as makeup and common household cleaning products used on a regular basis are examples of these chemicals and substances.
Avoid leaving your watches near devices and objects that can emit magnetic fields. This can disrupt watch movement mechanisms and will affect their accuracy. Don’t leave the watch crown open, as it will also render the water resistance useless. Moisture could still get in through open crowns, which could also damage the internals.
Leaving some desiccant or silica packets inside your preferred storage, along with your quartz watches, greatly helps.
Lastly, avoid heavy impacts and shocks. Even though your watch may use quality and durable materials, the delicate inner mechanisms are still susceptible to the shocks caused by falls and excessive impacts.
Cleaning routine
Use warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristle toothbrush to gently clean dirt and oil away from steel wraps, rubber straps, or silicone bracelets. Avoid soaking leather straps in water, as it could damage the leather. Use a microfiber cloth with leather cleaning solution instead when handling leather parts or straps.
Remove the straps from the watch casing, properly seal the crown, and clean the watch with warm water, soap, and a microfiber cloth. Dry using paper towels or tissues as needed.
You can also polish it by using a modest amount of metal polish and a microfiber cloth as part of your watch cleaning routine.
Battery replacement
Even though you only have to replace batteries every 2-3 years for quartz watches, it’s still important that you don’t leave dead batteries inside for prolonged periods of time.
Dead batteries can leak acid over time when left unchecked. This can cause irreversible damage to your quartz watches. With that in mind, only use fresh batteries, and don’t reuse batteries between your watches.
Professional maintenance
Taking your watches to a watch care specialist is also important. It’s like going to the spa or taking your car to the mechanic every now and then. Your quartz watches also require specialized care and attention to ensure the intricate mechanisms inside are sufficiently lubricated and properly calibrated to maintain accuracy. We suggest getting your watches serviced and checked by a qualified professional every 3 years.
Daily watch maintenance habits clearly show the difference between a disciplined customer and someone who does not care as much. Even simply storing your watches properly greatly helps with longevity. That being said, the Alba quartz watches below are perfect additions to your collection!
AH7X98X1 Fashion Gold: Regal Radiance
A big event is coming, and you’ve already got everything planned, including what to wear, except for one tiny problem – You realized that none of the watches you have in your current collection match the dress you picked for that day.
Luckily, the AH7X98X1 is here. This elegant timepiece features a gold-plated stainless steel casing and a snapback bracelet to match the golden sunray dial. Gemstones are set on the indices to complete their luxurious design.
The AH7X98X1 also uses the Calibre VJ22 Quartz Movement for accuracy and functionality, matching its golden splendor. This is housed in a 30mm diameter stainless steel case, which will surely fit even the most delicate of wrists. Its mineral glass and 5 Bar water resistance rating give it better reliability and leverage even in the most humid environments or tropical seasons.
Every aspect of this timepiece’s design feels carefully planned, and even the small date window blends naturally into the overall look without appearing awkward.
This timepiece brings the perfect balancing detail for your ensemble, minus the extravagant price tag.
AH8897X1 Fashion Black: Mysterious and alluring
The enigmatic, black mother-of-pearl dial on this timepiece, combined with gold indices and watch hands, draws effortless attention. You simply won’t be able to resist glancing at it every now and then.
The sleek, low-profile stainless steel casing is just 35mm in diameter and 6.8mm in thickness, making it a comfortable watch to wear even on long days. The mineral crystal glass, stainless steel side-wrapped bracelet, and 3 Bar water resistance rating ensure that it stays icy and safe during a quick dash through the rain.
Inside lies the Calibre VJ21, a reliable Quartz Movement that guarantees decent accuracy, ideal for a daily driver.
The contrasting colors in this alluring timepiece offer subtle depth to your daily fashionwear needs.
AM3781X1 Active Blue: Robust and Refined
For the gentleman who’s always ready for anything. The AM3781X1 is brimming with functionality and a design built for versatility.
This timepiece runs on the Calibre VD57, a unique quartz movement that uses two 3-piece pole stepper motors instead of a typical quartz jewel, and several other diver-style quartz watches also use this movement.
Built for precision and a plethora of features, this timepiece has several chronographs – a 60-minute stopwatch with 1-second accuracy, a 1/10th second chronograph, and split-time measurement, aside from the date window. These sub-dials are neatly arranged on the main dial in a tri-compass configuration.
The stainless steel casing measures 43mm in diameter and 12mm in thickness. The polished steel accents and cobalt blue dial and bezel bring enough elegance to be worn in business settings as well.
With the durability of mineral glass, a 10 Bar water resistance rating, and the security of a fold-over clasp, double push-button release stainless steel bracelet, pushing this timepiece to the extremes of your adventurous and active lifestyle is child’s play.
Quartz Movement Watches and the reliability of Japanese Craftsmanship
Alba, a brand known for Japanese craftsmanship, makes all of the quartz watches featured above and delivers an unbeatable balance of quality, reliability, and durability at affordable prices.
Get your quartz watches from Alba today and make one of the smartest investments yet!
