How do you summer proof your watch? 3 practical tips to protect your watch over the summer.

Summer spells celebration for a lot of people. During this beloved season you have many fun activities outdoors and celebrations are everything. Think of the beach, the comfortable outfit you can finally wear!
During summer, however, there are things that you need to summer proof to make sure that they are protected, just like your watch. Yes, watches need your TLC too and apart from regular maintenance and care of use, it also needs protection from the changing weather too!

How do you summer proof your watch? Here are some practical tips to protect your watch from the summer heat. Read on.

1. Don’t expose it to direct sunlight.

Prolonged exposure to the sun can easily deteriorate your watch. It can affect the color and the material when you have a leather watch and it can cause cracks when you have a more sustainable wooden watch. During summer when the temperature is humid, make sure to store your watches in their proper case, away from windows or from humid areas.

2. Be mindful of the water.

While most watches are water-resistant, there will still be a certain limit to it. Some watches are ok to be used in the pool but not on the beach. Some are only splashed water-resistant like wooden watches. There are also watches specifically used for diving. Make sure you know the water-resistant capacity of your watch before making that splash in the water.

3. Have your watch batteries checked.

The heat can affect the batteries of the watch as well. While having your batteries checked and replaced every 1 to 2 years is part of the general maintenance for a watch, it won’t hurt to have it checked in the summer before going on a trip.