Recommandations
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International guarantee / Special recommendations
SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
What can I do to ensure that my LONGINES watch
functions perfectly for many years?
Magnetic fields:
avoid putting your watch on a loud-
speaker or on a refrigerator because these machines cre-
ate magnetic fields that may damage it.
Salt-water:
always rinse your watch in fresh water after
swimming in the sea.
Shocks:
avoid subjecting your watch to any shocks, in-
cluding sudden changes in temperature.
Screw-in crown:
always make sure you have screwed the
crown in fully to avoid any humidity getting into the
mechanism.
Push-in crown:
always push the crown back into the neu-
tral position to avoid any humidity getting into the
mechanism.
Cleaning:
use a tooth-brush and soapy water to clean
metal bracelets and water-resistant cases and a soft cloth
to dry off afterwards.
Chemical products:
avoid all direct contact with solvents,
detergents, perfume, cosmetics, etc. which may dam-
age the bracelet or strap, the case or the seals.
Temperatures:
avoid exposing your watch to extreme tem-
peratures (over 60° C or 140° F and under 0° C or 32° F)
and to sudden fluctuations in temperature.
Water-resistance:
we cannot guarantee that your watch
will be permanently water-resistant. The seal may be af-
fected by wear or by an accidental shock to the crown.
As recommended in our service instructions, you
should have the water-resistant seals of your watch test-
ed once a year by an approved LONGINES agent.
Chronograph push-pieces:
do not adjust the push-pieces
under water as this may allow humidity to get into the
mechanism.
Occasional winding:
if your watch has not been worn for
44 hours or more, wind it manually with the crown in po-
sition 1.
How often should my watch be serviced?
Like any other precision instrument a watch should be
serviced regularly to ensure that it runs perfectly. We can-
not say how often you should have your watch serviced
as this depends on the model, the climate where you
live and how you look after the watch yourself. As a rule,
a watch should be serviced every 4 or 5 years, depending
on the conditions in which it is worn.
Where should I go to get my watch serviced or for a
new battery?
We recommend that you go to an approved LONGINES
agent or retailer. They are the only people who have the
necessary tools and apparatus to work on your watch
and to carry out the necessary checks to a profession-
al level. Moreover, only specialists can guarantee that their
work meets the stringent quality standards set by
LONGINES.
Anglais ME Longines
7.4.2010
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