Looking after your watch
Embodying the very essence of horological excellence, Vacheron Constantin watches are remarkable timepieces endowed with exceptional precision and reliability.
In order to ensure they continue running as smoothly as the day they were purchased, Vacheron Constantin watches require regular maintenance that guarantees their legendary quality and longevity.
Therefore, in order to provide them with the meticulous care they deserve, Vacheron Constantin offers its customers an exclusive service combining stringent dedicated checks with scrupulous attention to the details of the movement, which are systematically verified.
How to wind up your watch
The energy generated by winding the crown is transmitted to the barrel-spring and stored in the barrel, before being distributed throughout the movement to drive the hands and other functions.
We recommend winding your watch every day at approximately the same time, in order to supply it with the energy required for its movement to run efficiently over the following 24 hours.
If your watch is not worn regularly, it is advisable to wind it daily so as to keep it running permanently and thus avoid the need for over-frequent adjustments.
A regular full servicing
In order to ensure the smooth running of your mechanical hand-wound movement, and to maintain its accuracy, it is advisable to have a complete maintenance-service performed every 4 to 5 years by an Authorized Vacheron Constantin Repair Centre. If your watch is a model with complications, we recommend you have a complete maintenance-service done every 3 to 4 years.Water resistance
We strongly advise an annual check of all the seals on your watch in order to maintain its original level of water resistance.
Your watch should also be used in accordance with its specific water-resistance characteristics.
To protect the movement from humidity, be careful to ensure that the crown is always pushed back in or screwed back flush with the case, particularly after setting the time or adjusting functions.
If water were to seep inside the case accidentally, or if you were to see any trace of damp, please take your watch to the nearest Authorized Vacheron Constantin Repair Centre. After any contact with seawater, it is advisable to rinse your watch in fresh water (for water-resistant watches) and to dry it with a non-abrasive cloth.
Maintaining your leather strap
The strap/bracelet also deserves your full attention. Leather is a living, delicate and sensitive material that must be regularly maintained. We draw your attention to the fact that humidity and skin products may accelerate aging.
Read carefully the instructions for your watch
The operating instructions for this watch, that we strongly advise you to read with the utmost care, will provide you with all the information you need to use your watch and its strap in the best possible conditions. If you have any doubts or questions, feel free to contact your nearest Vacheron Constantin retailer.
