Care

Your Haim Watch Company timepiece is designed to last and following these steps will ensure they operate as intended

  • Do not drop your watch as they are made up of hundreds of small pieces in the movement. A hard enough impact will cause the watch to not work properly or stop working altogether.
  • Check that the crown is fully secured (whether it is a screw-down crown or a push crown) before submerging into water.
  • For automatic models: If your watch stops running, please wind the watch by turning the crown 25-30 times.
  • Clean the watch by washing it with warm water and a couple of drops of liquid soap. If needed, a soft toothbrush will work for cleaning hard to reach places. It is IMPORTANT to make sure the crown is secured prior to cleaning.
  • For Annum: Please do not submerge under water. Annum can be cleaned with a damp plush microfiber cloth, or with a microfiber cloth and a couple of sprays of watch cleaner.
  • Please contact us for prior approval before removing the caseback and or having the watch serviced, as this will void your warranty.
  • After any contact with salt water, please thoroughly rinse the watch in fresh water.
  • Please have the watch’s gaskets and seals checked every 3 years to ensure water resistance.
  • Do not get the leather straps wet as they can cause them to dry out prematurely. Always remove the strap from the watch prior to cleaning the watch. If your strap comes in contact with water, please towel dry immediately. Over time, your strap will begin to patina and develop character of its own. Keep your straps supple by applying and rubbing a couple of drops of leather conditioner with a cotton swab every year or so.
  • For a mechanical movement, a full servicing is recommended every 3 to 5 years to keep the watch running pristine. For Meca-Quartz models, a battery refresh is recommended every 2 years. Contact us at info@haimwatchco.com for service recommendations.

FOR CHRONOGRAPH MODELS (Both mechanical and meca-quartz)

  • Do NOT leave the chronograph running non-stop as this will cause premature wear on the gears. In meca-quartz models, it will also cause the battery to drain prematurely.
  • In meca-quartz models without a running seconds dial, the watch is indeed running. Using the chronograph seconds counter in lieu only causes premature wear.
  • Do not operate the chronograph when the watch is submerged in water, or while under a running faucet.
  • When cleaning, do not push the chronograph buttons while under water or under a faucet.
  • Always make sure the crown is pushed in when not setting or adjusting the time.