腕錶保養

腕錶保養
日常保養
Like all leather objects (shoes, gloves, etc) a leather strap needs to be carefully cared for in order to maintain its beauty in the long term. Protect leather straps from water, perspiration, damp, grease, perfume, cosmetics or chemicals, and avoid excessive exposure to the sun. The use of Breitling’s care kit (available from brand retailers) will help increase the lifespan of leather straps and maintain their appearance and their supple feel.
Perspiration and dust on watch cases and bracelets can result in skin irritations, and in the long term, oxidation of the steel. To avoid these deposits, clean the strap periodically using a toothbrush and liquid soap, and rinse the strap and the case under a gentle stream of water (not powerful) and dry with an absorbent cloth. For watches with a leather strap, follow the same rules but do not wet the strap. If the leather is splashed, absorb the liquid as fast as possible with a cloth.
所有百年靈產品皆具備一定等級的防水性能,單位為米或巴爾(1巴爾=10米=約33英尺)。防水等級指的是技術規範,相當於腕錶在一定深度(例如50米或165英尺)下靜態沉浸在水中時可承受的壓力。 雖然如此,配戴者的動作(潛水、跳水、游泳等)以及水的作用力(淋浴、河流、瀑布等)都會大大增加腕錶承受的壓力。因此防水等級5巴爾(50米或165英尺)並不表示可以在此深度下配戴腕錶活動;也就是說,腕錶需應用於與其相應的活動,詳見下方表格。
3 bars / 30 m (100 ft) | 5 bars / 50 m (165 ft) | 10 bars / 100 m (330 ft) | ≥ 30 bars / ≥ 300 m (≥ 1000 ft) | |
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Splashing | ||||
Shower, swimming, surface water sports | ||||
Water-skiing, dives, snorkeling | ||||
Diving |
Splashing | |
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Shower, swimming, surface water sports | |
Water-skiing, dives, snorkeling | |
Diving |
防水性能檢查/更換密封件
精密的密封系統確保錶殼的防水性能。這些密封件會遭受許多外在因素(汗漬、熱氣、溫度變化、紫外線、加氯水或鹽水、化學製品、化妝品、灰塵等)的破壞。定期更換才能盡可能保持密封件的效能。若頻繁在水中使用,建議在年度維修服務時更換所有墊圈。 如未每年更換墊圈,則應每兩年更換一次(石英錶款更換電池時務必更換墊圈)。一般建議由百年靈授權維修中心或零售商每年進行一次防水測試(最好在泳季之前),或者每兩年進行一次。
防水性能的五項基本預防措施
- 切勿於水中或腕錶潮濕時啟用計時按鈕(除非是配備防水深度高達2000米的專利磁力按鈕系統的百年靈錶款)。相同標準適用於Navitimer航空計時腕錶系列與Montbrillant蒙柏朗系列的旋轉錶圈(飛行滑尺)。
- 切勿於水中或腕錶潮濕時拔出與使用錶冠(標準錶冠及旋入式錶冠亦同)。
- 若是您的腕錶配備旋入式錶冠,請於下水使用前確認錶冠已鎖緊。旋入式按鈕亦同。
- 切勿自行嘗試開啟錶殼。
- 錶鏡下方進水或出現水珠時,請盡快將腕錶送至百年靈零售商或授權服務中心。
- 切勿在水中使用金屬和橡膠材質以外的錶帶。
應避免事項
Breitling watches are ideally designed to function in temperatures from 0° to 50°C. They should not be left in extreme heat for any length of time or exposed to direct sunlight. Temperatures above 60°C may result in the watch malfunctioning, and in particular the battery. Very cold temperatures below 0°C may result in a considerable lack of precision. Thermal shocks should also be avoided, notably in terms of going straight from sun exposure to underwater, which may result in the glass shattering.
Avoid exposing the watch to powerful magnetic fields, such as that of a magnet. Magnetic fields caused by certain household appliances and electronic devices may also affect the running of your watch, particularly if it is in direct contact with the objects in question.
Breitling watches must not be worn around chemicals, solvents or dangerous gases. Substances such as petrol, thinners, nail polish, perfume, cosmetics, cleaning products, glue or paint can spoil the case, attack the water resistance seals or discolor leather straps.