A  long-lasting life of watches needs a regular maintenance. The following  are some practical tips for cleaning and maintaining your watch  properly.
1 When  your watch is dirty, you should clean it with soft-bristle brush if it  is not waterproof. But if it is waterproof, you should use mild  detergent mixed with some water to brush it. And then, a soft and clean  cloth should be used to clean it and make it dry. If the dirt has  infiltrated into the inner of the watch, chemical detergent should not  be used because it may damage the inner parts of your watch.
2 If  there is a little fog in the watch glass, you should use toilet paper or  a piece of soft and clean cloth to absorb the moisture, and then take  it to be dried. You can take your watch near a 40-watt bulb and make it  dry or you can put it in a shadow place to let it dry itself. However,  if much water enters the watch, you should take it to the experts  quickly and let them check it. They will apply some specific oil to  clear the water preventing the mechanisms from getting rust.
3 If  your watch is wa
terproof, you should be careful that the leather will be  out of shape if it is affected by moisture or water. The watch should  be placed away from the magnetic stuffs in order to protect the accuracy  of the watch from being affected. Since the hardening of the waterproof  cycle would weaken the water resistance of the watch, you should change  it regularly.
4 If  your watch is mechanical, bear in mind not to shake it violently. If you  are going to play games or do something with high-intensity, do not  wear it. And you’d better not open the watch cover by yourself, or the  dirt will get into the watch.

5 If  you have participated in some water activities with your watch, you  should attach great importance to the maintenance period. You can do  this by yourself. Try to wipe the metal and the waterproof rubber strap  by using a soft soapy cloth in order to remove the chemicals of the sea  water or the filtered water in the swimming pool. Then, a wet cloth  should be used to wipe further, and finally, you can let it dry in a  shadow place.
With your care and the practical cleaning and maintaining tips, you can keep and use your watch for a long period of time.