Maintenance advice of Panerai watches

Maintenance advice of Panerai watches

Panerai watches are made to very high standards of quality. It is worth remembering that the mechanical parts run 24 hours a day when used, so the watch must undergo regular maintenance to ensure long life and good operation.

<1>.Water-resistance

Have your watch checked periodically for water-resistance by an Authorized Service Centre and restore it every two years with regular servicing, or whenever the watch has to be opened.The restoration of water-resistance necessarily involves replacing the seals so as to ensure the maximum water-resistance and security.Where the watch is used in underwater sports activities, it is recommended that it should be checked every year before the underwater activities begin.

<2>.The movement

Have the movement of your watch checked periodically by an Authorized Service Centre so as to preserve its perfect operation. If the watch has a tendency to gain or lose time to a significant degree, the movement may need to be overhauled.The movements are designed to withstand temperature variations between -10°C and + 60°C (14°F and 140°F). Outside this range of temperatures, operational variations exceeding those set out in the specifications of the movement may be noticed. In addition, there is a risk that the lubricants contained in the movement may deteriorate, resulting in damage to some of its parts.

<3>.Cleaning the exterior

To keep the exterior in perfect condition, we recommend washing your Panerai watch with soap and warm water, using a soft brush. After this operation, and also after bathing in the sea or a swimming pool, carefully rinse the watch with clean water. All Panerai watches can be polished with a soft, dry cloth.

<4>.The strap

The strap must be washed in warm water and left to dry. It is important not to dry it on a hot surface or exposed to direct sunlight, because the rapid evaporation of the water could damage its shape and quality. After each bathe in the sea or a swimming pool, carefully rinse the strap with clean water.To replace the strap, it is recommended that you should go to an Authorized Retailer or Service Centre. In this way the inconvenience caused by incorrect replacement can be avoided.Only an Authorized Retailer or Service Centre can guarantee the use of genuine straps, properly designed to fit the dimensions of the case and manufactured according to the quality standards of the brand.

<5>.The metal bracelet

The bracelet can be washed with soap and warm water, using a soft brush. After this operation, and also after bathing in the sea or a swimming pool, rinse the bracelet carefully with clean water and dry it with a soft, dry cloth.To add or remove links from the bracelet, it is recommended that you should go to an Authorized Dealer or Panerai Service Centre. In this way the inconvenience caused by incorrect operations can be avoided.

ATTENTION

a) Do not operate the winding crown under water;

b) Do not use the watch at a depth greater than that indicated.