How to look after an automatic watch
Wind it, wear it, service it every five years. A simple guide to keeping a mechanical watch running for decades.
The Kova Team
An automatic watch winds itself as you move. Look after it and it will outlive you; ignore it and it will still probably outlive your phone.
Keep it wound
If you haven’t worn it for a couple of days, give the crown 20–30 gentle turns before setting the time.
Avoid magnets
Speakers, laptop lids and phone cases can magnetize a movement and make it run fast. Keep it a few inches away overnight.
Service every five years
A service cleans and re-oils the movement. Our Field Watch is covered for two years, and we can arrange servicing after that.