Maintaining Your Patek Philippe Watch

One of the wonderful things about investing in a Patek Philippe watch is that you know that you will have a timepiece that will be passed on to future generations indefinitely. These watches are designed and manufactured with such precision and detail that they will meet any needs and requirements that an individual may have. The only thing that you will need to be sure of, is to follow the maintenance schedule for the watch.

The authorized agents of the company are specially trained to maintain and repair the watches. They are provided with the proper tools and calibrators to assure that every mechanism in your watch is kept working at its optimum level. If you invest in a watch that is hand-wound you will need to take it to an authorized agent every three to five years for a maintenance check-up. If you have a battery operated quartz watch, you will need to take it to the authorized agent every two to three years, or when the battery begins to go dead.

Regular maintenance of your watch is key to keeping it maintained for generations. The cost for routine maintenance for current watches to those that are twenty years old is set by the company. If the watch is damaged there will be additional costs added by the agent. When replacement or repair much be conducted, the prices will vary among the authorized agents.

If you have invested in a water-resistant watch, such as the Nautilus, you will need to have an authorized agent do a water test every year. If you live near the ocean or other sea water, taking it in each year will also be wise to assure that there is no salt water in the watch.