All but the newest pocket watches will run between 24 and 28 hours per wind. High-grade and newer models can last between 36 and 48 hours. Regardless of what type of pocket watch you own, most springs are intended to be wound daily.  Try to wind your watch every morning or evening so it becomes part of your daily routine. You’ll be less likely to forget to wind your watch this way. Stem-wind watches are wound by twisting the ridged crown at the top of the stem, usually in a clockwise direction. As it winds, you should hear a clicking, “ratcheting” noise. Key-wind watches will have a small hole inside the inner lid of the watch case. In the hole will be a square metal winding arbor (similar to a peg). A key goes on the arbor to wind the watch. A soft, lint-free cloth, like one made from microfiber, is suitable for gently lifting skin oil and dirt off of metal surfaces. Buff the watch with the cloth to clean the metal. Do this every time you are done wearing it.  When the metal of your watch dulls or tarnishes, use a tiny bit of suitable metal cleaner while buffing with a soft, lint-free cloth. Remember to wipe down the inside faces of the watch and its case with your dry cloth. If your watch case has hinges, gunk tends to accumulate here. when necessary. Many watches tarnish or become scuffed around the edges, though many of these imperfections can be removed with polishing. Buy some metal polish and use a soft, lint free cloth to gently clean the watch according to the polish directions.  Polish is generally formulated for a specific kind of metal, so you’ll need to know what your watch is made of before polishing it. If you don’t know the material your watch is made of, take it to a jeweler or watch repair person to find out. While you're at it, ask what kind of polish you should use to clean your watch at home. If your watch has grooved etching or engraving on it, clean these with polish as well. Cotton swabs are useful for dealing with nooks and crannies. Always make sure the watch fob or chain is securely attached to the watch before wearing it out. The other end of the fob should be hooked to a hemline or a sturdy part of your clothing (like belt loops). Heirloom watches may not always work, or may work inconsistently. The internal workings of pocket watches are very delicate, so you should always take broken ones to a respected watch repair person or jeweler.  Some mail-in watch repair services offer competitive rates, but you should always verify that it's well respected. Be on the lookout for bad reviews and customer complaints. Many, though not all, jewelers also repair timepieces, like pocket watches. Look up local jewelers online and call to ask if they can fix your watch. Broken or irregularly running pocket watches can still be worn as accessories, but it’s likely you’ll feel silly when you “check the time.”
لف الساعات الميكانيكية. امسح الوسخ والزيت عن الساعة بانتظام. لمع ساعتك عند الضرورة. استخدم السلسلة والميدالية بانتظام للحفاظ على ساعتك. خذ الساعات المكسورة لإصلاحها.