5 Things You Should NEVER Do To Your Watch

[@JustBlueFish]

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[@TheFlyrodder68]

Done! \m/

[@JustBlueFish]

Thank you!

[@tomasinacovell4293]

"Silicon" not "Silicone" hair-spring.

[@DonaldPerley]

On water resistance: I've got a Timex rated for 50 meters, which was my daily wear for 14 years (before I caught this watch disease). I never hesitated to take it in the water. Off diving boards, swimming, slammed by surf while kayaking. I'm a water kinda guy, and no signs of water intrusion. It's never been deeper than 5 meters, so I would have called that conservative, but a lot of internet posters say the watch is barely safe to be in a room with a faucet. Part of that equation is that it would not be a disaster if I had to replace it. My Stova is also rated 50 meters, and I would switch to the Timex before hitting the waves. Takes a licking and keeps on ticking!

[@tjlee9901]

50 meters is 150 feet deep and i would have thought that would be a lot of pressure . of course 50 meters is just a number and it could be totally wrong .

[@steveh7102]

Never EVER let my wife near them. She sprayed furniture polish over my Omega De Ville once because she thought it needed cleaning 😷

[@lucioledizerot196]

I don't agree with that. I talk about watches to my wife all the time and now she's more knowledgeable than the average person. Just share your passion ;)

[@wineman88881]

@@lucioledizerot196 He said don't let HIS wife near them! If shes putting furniture wax on them, I agree! Ahahah!

[@lucioledizerot196]

@@wineman88881 Fair enough 😉

[@wineman88881]

@@lucioledizerot196 I, on the other hand, got my wife into watches and now she has a JLC, she stole my Datejust and she just got a Patek for her birthday. So maybe I shouldn't have! Just kidding, its fun to share the passion.

[@rumporridge1]

Lmao. Better yet how bout my ex-wife using a brillo pad to get off the bird poop on my MBenz S420 back in the day. Epic fail to say the least.

[@japd7897]

So, I will never wind my watches and set the date at 12:00 under the water by a magnetic field while polishing them ;).

[@deathrager2404]

i will and there is no one that can stop me.

[@adaptivekalman]

The recommendations for water resistance for watch enthusiasts: If a watch has 300m water resistance and it's meant for diving maybe it's safe to go out on light rain with,if forced to by your wife to wash the dishes it might survive it but take it to a full service later.

[@alansvideoplex]

Doing dishes, just take the watch off.

[@tjlee9901]

@@alansvideoplex : i put my swatch through the washing machine and it stayed perfectly dry .

[@fernandoespinosa8055]

I know nobody talks about Quartz, but you shoud never store a quartz watch with an expired battery inside, there is a chance it may damage the watch.

[@unacarafea567]

When I want to wear an automatic watch that has not been wound for a while, I rotate the hands anywhere to 6-8 a.m., making sure that the date changed while doing so. The more light your SuperLuminova takes in, the more it will wear out over time so I keep my highly luminous watches in a dark watch box.

[@mackymac5754]

I'll just get the G-Shock then, lol 😆

[@lucioledizerot196]

One thing you should never do to your watch is not wear it ;)

[@JustBlueFish]

Winner!

[@christianarden7917]

Yes i rotate my watches but still wear the gshock from 2003 90% of the time it's robust keeps perfect time and it's large small watches don't work for me

[@willardhooton920]

I’ll use PolyWatch with soft cotton rag on some of my polished bezel pieces such as Alpinists/ SARB033- quickly makes them sparkle again👌

[@petes5152]

"Never use your chronograph pushers underwater." The Sinn EZM 13 and U1000 would like a word with you guy :)

[@JustBlueFish]

Ok that's fair, there are some exceptions, but they're few and far between.

[@burgerslayer83]

according to my research, and I could be wrong, 30 meters water resistance basically means….If the water did not have impurities in it and was completely still, as that movement of water affects the pressure, and the watch was to magically appear at 30 meters it theoretically would be ok. This in the real life is obviously impossible. I would personally would never go swimming with a watch unless it has at least 100 meters. Good thing I hate swimming haha.

[@tjlee9901]

any watch i cared about i would not go swimming with unless it was specifically designed to be waterproof ....so maybe a dive watch

[@TheFlyrodder68]

Most of us that have been in this hobby know these tips but it is nice to be reinforced and reminded. As always, great work and contribution, Guy! Big thumbs up! Thank you so much for all you do! Patreon status activated!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thank you for the support on Patreon I appreciate it!

[@diegohernan82]

I'm glad to see the quality of the video keeps improving. The lighting and color correction looks professional. Congrats!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks!

[@SuperScottie3000]

In your typical grocery store, you have the choice between green and blue scotchbrite. Blue is “non-scratch” while green is too aggressive. The correct answer to which scotchbrite to use for refinishing a brushed clasp for example, is maroon color.

[@webbryan1]

Never drop the watch

[@internettroll7497]

Unless its a gshock

[@panosvrionis8548]

@@internettroll7497 yes gshocks are very durable!!! but tell me something!!!how do you clean them??? Special in summer!! The slightest humidity makes them smell very dadly.you have to remove the bezel end brush them inside out☹️

[@WilliamNyn]

No Shit Sherlock!

[@M3LTUP]

LoL. And never run it over with a car.

[@imranchowdhury4972]

Lot of people talks about the don't on automatic/ mechanical watches. But no one talked about how to store your watches properly in a box for a slow patina gathering and long service intervals particularly in a humid place. Could you please research on this and publish a video. It will help us watch lovers who has several automatic and quartz pieces. I will highly appreciate if you please kindly make a video on that.

[@mb-watches]

Putting it beside a speaker, magnetising my first watch I ever had😂 Good series my friend was fun to watch 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@JustBlueFish]

haha, it happens.

[@tezzanewton]

Done it too

[@cavalry1213]

I work for Best Buy in their Magnolia department. I am around speakers all day! It absolutely HORRIFIES me when I am near them with my watches. That’s why I tend to wear G Shocks to work most days lol.

[@JustBlueFish]

Good call on the Gshock. I’d do the same.

[@cavalry1213]

Yeah. I decided that even though my Hamilton and Seikos are “only” a few hundred dollars, I still love them lol.

[@Miklos667]

Congrats on your 30 k subs!!! Great channel!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks!

[@MR-vt3np]

Never let your teenage son borrow your watch...ever

[@simonpijnenburg4406]

R M Depends on how you raised him

[@celsoneto9596]

I wear my 16570 everyday to High school with no problems lol

[@MR-vt3np]

Simon Pijnenburg I watered him every day...what else do you recommend Jedi Master?

[@simonpijnenburg4406]

R M Maybe you should teach him to be careful with someone else’s belongings.

[@jadanga562]

Beautiful. Thankyou, very sensible and practical and common sense. I hate "beauty spots" and have a massive temptation to hack at home, so thanks for the common sense.

[@scotty88lp]

Love the nixie clock in the background

[@jbbrabant]

Very helpful video!!! Thanks for taking the time to impart these helpful tips 👍

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks!

[@magnuman008]

Grey scotch brite pads are better than green for Rolex brushed finishes. Leaves a very fine brushed finish.

[@paceyombex]

How about setting the time backwards?

[@OvidiuHretcanu]

#6 even if the watch is a proper diver, do no take your mechanical/auto watch in the sauna - the heat will eventually break-down the lubricants and you will need to service the movement (leasons&learned by myself, after servicing twice a Seiko monster, a movement that usually don't require servicing for 10 years. Lucky it was a cheap service where I live, but expensive watches will require expensive service).

[@kronossonork6994]

A G-Shock won't give you that problem.

[@OvidiuHretcanu]

@@kronossonork6994 concidentaly, that's why I always have my G-9000 in my bag

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

I mistakenly changed the date complication on my watch today while the time was at midnight. I moved the date at least 10 days before realizing it and stopping. It has a NH35A movement. In your opinion, do you think I may have damaged it by doing this?

[@jimmytiu4092]

The best & safe way to change the date of your watch is at 3 o'clock. When your watch stop, you don't know it if it is a.m. or p m. . Never change the date when your watch stopped at between 8 o'clock to 4 o'clock., the mechanism that changes the date will be broken. Good luck.

[@waqt1988]

Did not know that about the eta, no more overwinding for my Hamilton.

[@paullangford394]

Great video, I'm just getting into automatic watches and those tips are very useful to a noobie, I have had a Royal Oak Homage on my wrist for the last month, it's the first automatic watch I have owned , just pulled the trigger on a Submariner Homage from San Martin . Great channel, I have now subscribed and look forward to your future vids

[@mikeywang7931]

Thank you

[@EhRandomGuy]

Never wind them up too much for me! Edit: Oh it's the first one you mentioned.

[@JustBlueFish]

Great minds think alike.

[@tjlee9901]

@@JustBlueFish : just dont break it , thats all .

[@cedarcanoe]

EXACTLY 30.000 subscribers now!!

[@TheLumeRoom]

Great vid and a reminder about these common pitfalls.

[@Ram-jw9ry]

Really good advice and video for all the newbies!!

[@InGratitudeIam]

As to date complications, just because a watch does not have a date window does not mean there is no date complication. Some manufacturers use the same movement between their date and no-date offerings. Know the movement that is used in your watch before setting your time during the "forbidden hours."

[@ChapeauRouge921]

Mmm unless it impacts on other gears etc. I cannot imagine that a broken day date complication that will never be seen by the user matters.

[@robertbennett2642]

Hi Matthew . I did some research on my reply regarding my Omega Geneve watch being gold plated. Yes, the Geneve line was an entry-level Omega, they did three variations however 18k yellow, Pink and White gold as well as 14k yellow gold ( I have also seen gold plated ) on eBay for example.

[@Mitchcumstien]

good stuff, these basic rules many miss

[@zastaryi]

I’m new to watch enthusiasts community. Actually now I’m choosing my first mechanical watch. But as I already know, there are microbrands that use mechanisms with date complications in their non-date watches. As I understand, the watch using mechanism with date complication, even if there is no date on the dial (as it called the ghost date) can be broken if not used properly? Correct me if I’m wrong.

[@JustBlueFish]

Yeah some brands use a movement with a date and just cover the date up with the dial. I assume if the mechanism is in there you could dink it up if you were in the date change position scrolling the crown at the wrong time.

[@zastaryi]

JustBlueFish Watch Reviews thank for your thoughts. By the way, have you seen Cincinnatus field watch from Cincinnati Watch Co.? I know you like field watch aesthetic. I find it very attractive.

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

I’m gonna go with what Bruce Willis’ grandfather did with his watch in Pulp Fiction.

[@jackdawes193]

Good call! 👍🏻

[@MrName859]

Hey Guy, with regards to water resistance I have a question for you. Do you think the Hamilton Khaki Auto is suitable to swim with in your experience? I know that being 100m/330ft resistant should be pretty much end of story and that you said just because it's not got a screw down doesn't make it any less water resistant. I just remembered you had your own after seeing it in the video. I'm loving mine and I don't want to baby it, so I'm just seeing your two cents on it. Thanks!

[@JustBlueFish]

All I can say is I don’t get my watches wet unless they are a dive watch. Call me paranoid but I don’t see the point in risking it.

[@markplayford5836]

All good solid advise sir. My tip is even if it’s a pro 1000m diver, do not shower in it...ever. Plus if it has been anywhere near salt water always rinse in clean tap (UK) faucet (USA) water or bottled water using gentle pressure.

[@jackdawes193]

I shower, swim and wear my SM300, Explorer or Sea Dweller every day. They are absolutely waterproof under these conditions. Done this for decades.

[@markmaquinto4064]

Perfect Lighting!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks, I've been working on it.

[@jamesgatz1922]

Great stuff buddy! Keep up the great work!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks buddy!

[@rockthewatch]

Great videos sir.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks

[@blueshirtbuddah1665]

Great video and sound advice Guy.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks Bruce!

[@badgerjeff6081]

great video. Good information and excellent production quality. Thanks!

[@JustBlueFish]

Hey Jeff, haven't seen ya in a while. Thanks for watching buddy!

[@badgerjeff6081]

JustBlueFish Watch Reviews hey Guy! Your videos got lost in my feed for a bit. I’m back though. Your video quality is amazing. I still miss that Badger hat in the background though! Keep up the great work.

[@bi5048]

My mechanical Kakhi field was over wounded. The service center asked for more than price of the watch new. So now it sits collecting dust.

[@right2armbears685]

Is it ok to set the time going backwards on a watch like on the fall back time change? Great video!

[@jasonlu9218]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@GalaxysGreatestDad]

You can avoid the finish from the green Scotch Brite pads by using 1200 grit sand paper.

[@matthewdavis8199]

Very true, and there are also finer pads available in red and gray vs the ubiquitous green ones.

[@TinBin-Craig]

good advice .... cheers

[@mrbacchus6127]

Required video for mechanical watch noobs.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thank you sir!

[@craig2100]

Great back drop and camera shots. Nicely done.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks!

[@barneyrubble9309]

Never understood why watches don't have power reserve indicators on them to avoid overwinding ...could be on the back but my next watch will definitely have one.

[@stevefox8605]

Yep, killed a 2824 by overwinding it 😭

[@tomgrimes8379]

I would add a # 6: A Rolex customer service person at one of the Rolex Service Centers (I don't want to say which one because I don''t want to get anyone in trouble) told me she wouldn't wear a Rolex while playing golf or engaging in other high-impact sports or activities. Although Rolexes are designed to withstand these impacts, the Rolex person said it would require more frequent servicing of watches that have been exposed to this wear characteristic to make sure nothing has been knocked out of place. If this is the case for Rolexes, I would suppose other watches could benefit from this advice as well. So, I would suggest protecting high-dollar watches from frequent impacts. Buy a Timex for use during high-impact activities.

[@JustBlueFish]

I considered mentioning Golf/High Impact sports but I don't have enough first hand expert knowledge on it. I have always suspected it would be a bad idea though. I take my good watches off when I do anything like that.

[@kaileymonique949]

Tom Grimes . Total rubbish, played golf wearing a sub drove big trucks with it. Had it ten years no service ordered problems 😎

[@M3LTUP]

Good advice. Throw on a $50 Gshock if you are gonna Golf.

[@robertschmidt9584]

Ther are timepieces in some collections to be regarded as fragile and there are others or daily wearers that should get all the “love” scratches as part of their history that may not need polishing

[@morgan97475]

Yup....setting the date. I screwed up my Ball Worldtime day/date by not following the instructions.

[@WilliamButtel]

What about capecod on very small items like edge of a bracelet not a full link

[@rockyfonce3521]

Great job as usual. Thanks Guy

[@quedin9990]

this video is helpful. thanks!

[@MrVoayer]

Valuable suggestions !

[@caonabo2]

Thank you! Very helpfull!

[@M3LTUP]

Good video. Thanks

[@diegocanale1124]

Question for you: would operating the watch crown (only when actually needed i.e. shorter months date adjustments, traveling to different timezone, dst updates) weaken the threads and water seal of a diver overtime?

[@petermulhall2564]

Great video,thank you👍🏻

[@bullwinkle7542]

I use rubbing Alcohol on cotton balls to clean with good results then service it about every 3 years it’s a high end dive watch my 2nd first was Rolex GMT master Gold /stainless steel new in 1980 for 2300.00 and a 6yr old Tag H Aquaracer stainless only problem now it will take a couple of months to get it back

[@steffydog]

Good stuff, thanks

[@SGM805]

You look different ? I think it’s ur beard trim , looking cooler now 😎👍

[@JustBlueFish]

Ya you caught me on a trim day. In a few weeks I'll look less cool haha.

[@luigifanelli9367]

Thanks for your interesting video, nonetheless, are ISO rated water-resistant watches reacting better to magnetism?

[@whatsinanameish]

A small nitpick, perhaps just a discussion point of confusion... You had mentioned within the magnetic part that some brands were using 'silicone' hairsprings when I think it is supposed to be 'silicon'. Silicon is just the base element reference and silicone is many different things, but I always have known it as the soft sealing polymer goo in a million products. I don't rightly know if there is a silicone variant that hairsprings are made from or if we are talking about silicon. Any chemists in the building?

[@russellharris5072]

Here's one,NEVER start a mechanical chronograph and then hit the reset button without first stopping the timing function.If you do you will have a large bill from your watchmaker to repair it. "Bills, bills, bills. One is born, one runs up bills, one dies! And what have I got to show for it? Nothing! A butler's uniform and a slightly effeminate hairdo! Honestly Baldrick sometimes I feel like a pelican: whichever way I turn I've still got an enormous bill in front of me!"(Blackadder)

[@PimpinBassie2]

Consign it to the Timepiece " Gentleman" 😱

[@mrp9498]

I’m contemplating trying to regulate my 2004 Omega Seamaster 300 with caliber 1120. It’s running -25spd. From what I’ve read you just need to turn a screw. I’m just so nervous a I have not tried yet.

[@1183tn]

Is it 6 am or Pm for the date change...thanks.

[@JustBlueFish]

I don't think it matters.

[@BoogurTWang]

The Scotch Brite Psd tip id s good one.

[@bidipbo]

Never swap watch bracelets, add or remove links on a watch that you care about, without first protecting the metal surfaces with tape or cling wrap.

[@familiatrois3813]

Thanks for the information about the “fragile” gear-chain found in the ETA 2824 caliber movement. I was unaware that this was inherent in the design. I have spent a lot of time (and money) getting my Oris, Christopher Ward, Hamilton, etc. watches serviced over the past 2 years, due to, I presume, overwinding. My watchmaker has never brought this up! I have yet to service any of the Japanese (40P51, 7S26, NH35, 4R, or 6R movements) or Chinese Seagull movements in my collection. May need to re-think my habit of winding all my watches every morning!

[@amcluesent]

Save $$$ in servicing costs by opening the case back and giving the mechanism a squirt of WD40 Dry Lube PTFE

[@celsoneto9596]

I also recommend a pinch of salt for better traction on the gears!!

[@tezzanewton]

WD40 also increases the water resistance.

[@M3LTUP]

Everything i ever sprayed w WD40 started rusting shortly after. I never use that stuff.

[@4no1timewaits]

I'm thinking about opening up my SARG009 or SNA411and filling it with silicone oil Please stop me someone. Please tell me this is insane. I just saw a DIY video of oil filled watches.

[@M3LTUP]

That's gonna be embarrassing if it starts leaking when you are in the Office or a Party setting.

[@Ahcelaht]

There’s the new clock in the bottom right!

[@JustBlueFish]

Ya but it's got a lot of flicker on video, I assume because US power is 60hz and I'm filming in 24 FPS, so I'm not sure if I'll keep it on camera. I don't want to change my camera to a higher frame rate. Still, it's cool.

[@Ahcelaht]

JustBlueFish Watch Reviews yup I’m going to get one eventually, they’re really cool and retro

[@vintagecrazyjay4970]

One warning I've heard is "don't wear your watch in hot tubs"; it's not the water resistance that harms your watch, it's the HEAT and it can damage/breakdown the gaskets inside the watch. So, I might wear mine while swimming, but not in the hot tub. Enjoy!

[@drawincode1800]

Never take the back off Unless your replacing a Battery

[@drawincode1800]

@@thegorn spring if your feeling cleaver enough

[@b.vonschnauser207]

Never wind/turn the crown while the watch is on your wrist!

[@phmwu7368]

KZbin channel with direct donation weblink in description... what's happening? Where the passion ?

[@neilpiper9889]

I broke my 2824 2 quick set date mechanism by resetting my date between those bad hours.

[@gtguy123]

If you have a collection of watches (more than 10). Would you just let their power run out, and wind them up again when you want to wear them, or keep them manually wind everyday?

[@jeremias-serus]

gtguy123 wound*

[@erikbasil2787]

The anti-magnetic watch springs are silica based, rather than silicone. Silicone is for watch straps and boobs.

[@DonaldPerley]

The hair springs are silicon. Silica and silicone are different.

[@isfandyarsaeed7551]

Does sweat damage the watch in any way?

[@private464]

wow, you are making me nervous buying a used-"excellent condition" watch.

[@juniortoledo8088]

Great video, #5, I have known a couple of people that had removed the fine anti-reflective coating by polishing the crystal.

[@mitchaelhollingsworth1698]

isn't the AR coating on the inside of the crystal?

[@juniortoledo8088]

@@mitchaelhollingsworth1698 There is watches that has double AR coating. Take for example the Sinn U1. I also have a UN Dual time with outside coating.

[@Samlowry27B-6]

'Water Intrusion Event' - Starring Jason Statham

[@JustBlueFish]

I’d watch it.

[@jackdawes193]

@@JustBlueFish (gruff voice) "The Story of One Man's Fight against his Lifelong Enema"

[@amundbjerve]

Automatic watches are also mechanical.

[@mickgrace2558]

Oh, yes they are. You move your arm/wrist which moves the rotor that MECHANICALLY WINDS them.

[@Chris-pb3se]

Don’t throw it Not everything is a hammer

[@JohnLFjellstad]

The guys over at the Grey Nato podcast did an interview Paul Scurfield, a saturation diver, and he talked about the He escape valve www.hodinkee.com/articles/episode-90-a-chat-with-paul-scurfield-of-scurfa-watches. He also talks about it here: forums.watchuseek.com/f74/helium-escape-valves-my-findings-4846395.html. Basically, the manual escape valve is useless because you need to remember to open it before you go down, otherwise you won't be able to open it because of the pressure. It's an interesting discussion from a guy who is actually using the watches like they were designed for. Thought you mind find it interesting.

[@matrixmirage2148]

Magnets? _,,YEAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHH!!!_ _MAGNETS!!!!!!!!!! _*_*pumps fist in air*_*_ "_ (Jesse Pinkman)

[@1701spacecadet]

Watches are like the Enterprise. Treat them like a lady, and they'll always bring you home.

[@stephens2r338]

Great video, water resistance can be a little confusing. Its easier to think about presure rating as weight than meters. 10 meters is 1 bar which is a mesurment of weight pressing on your watch. Jumping into the water will increase the weight of the water pushing against the watch as you hit it. It could easaly be more than 5 bar. Another exsample, If you were diving at 50m just moving your arms could add another 5bar of weight . Even the water falling from the shower will increase the weight so if its rated to 50m dont wear it in the shower. Best advice is 50m is ok to wash hands. 100m is ok to swim. 200m is ok to dive. The other point you mentioned about checking for magnetism by using a compass. A compass is also a magnet and placing it close to your watch isn't going to do you any favors.

[@matthewdavis8199]

50m Water resistance is fine for swimming so long as the watch is properly maintained. If in doubt most dealers will pressure test your watch for free.

[@stephens2r338]

@@matthewdavis8199 Hi Matthew, Testing the watch to 50m shows that the watch will withstand 5bar of pressure. How much water pressure you place on your watch is up to you. Slowly lowering the watch into the water and down to 50m is possible. Jumping in is guaranteed over 5bar same for walking through large waves, swimming breaststroke in the pool maybe fine, as for the front crawl who knows. Want to take the chance? That's why manufacturers say 100m or 10bar just to cover themselves.

[@matthewdavis8199]

@@stephens2r338 I much prefer 100m if I'm going swimming or even showering that's for sure!

[@anthonyshillingford848]

Stephen S2R: Great explanation, saved me typing it. Most people only consider the static depth, and never consider that it's extremely unlikely that you would ever achieve those depths in a static way (e.g not moving your arms, or with zero water current). Personally, I would only ever use a Dive computer (fully calibrated) for diving, and if I really needed a watch in addition, it needs to be rated for 300m, and that would be for diving to 15 - 20m. I would consider swimming (on the surface) with a 200m / 20bar rated watch - and anything less than 200m would be kept as dry as possible. Maybe a very cautious approach for mechanical watches - but then, thats why we have Casio G-Shock.

[@dunndiddeli2067]

Not sniff on it as Archie does.