5 Ways To Damage Your Wood Watch

Wooden timepieces may be made from a natural material but overall, they are very durable and don’t get damaged easily.

Apart from the type of wood, wooden watchmakers carefully source the case material, the dial, and the protective glass to make sure that a quality watch is produced. While wear and tear are expected from everyday use, proper care and regular maintenance can surely make your watch last for ages.

However, there are still some ways you can damage your wood watch without you knowing it. That is why it is important to be mindful when you are wearing one.

Below are 5 ways you can damage your wood watch.

#1. Improper storage.

A wooden watch is strongly affected by humidity. High humidity can cause the watch to expand, making the wooden composition damaged. A low humidity, however, can shrink the watch. It is recommended to store your wooden watch away from direct sunlight and high moisture places to avoid damages.

#2. Submerging it in water.

A wooden watch can withstand water splashes and you can wear it when washing your hands. It cannot easily be damaged by rain as well. However, submerging it in water can totally damage its mechanism.

#3. The impact from dropping.

A minor drop won’t cause much damage. Constant dropping however or high-impact drop can destroy not only the hardware but the whole mechanism of the watch.

#4. Contact with harmful chemicals.

Constant contact with products with chemicals such as cleaning products, bleach, and detergent can ultimately cause damage to a wood watch.

#5. Setting the functions wrong.

Constantly making changes to the different watch functions can cause damage to the accurate movement of a wood watch. The mechanisms inside can also get affected through unexpected misalignment. Setting or updating the watch function should be done by a watch professional.