Before You Turn the Crown

A few simple habits protect your watch from the most common — and costly — mistakes.

Never force the crown.

Always remove the watch from your wrist before winding or setting.

Make sure screw-down crowns are fully closed before water exposure.

Avoid changing the date during the danger zone (≈9 PM–3 AM).

If the crown feels gritty, loose, or stuck, stop and visit a watch professional.

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