Day-to-day advice

Your watch is a precious object that requires your full attention. To preserve your creation as long as possible, that you follow these tips on a daily basis.

The water resistance of your Water Resistant-certified watch is guaranteed by a set of seals that undergo natural degradation due to ageing. We recommend that you have its water resistance checked regularly by our master watchmakers. This check will be offered by the Maison.

• Before allowing your watch to come into contact with water, please read and comply with the water resistance information found on the back of your watch. Make sure that the crown of your watch is returned to its original position to ensure its water resistance.
•  Avoid wearing your watch in places where the atmosphere is very hot (sauna, hammam, etc.).
• When your watch is underwater, do not use its functions (manual winding, hour changes, chronograph). After swimming, be sure to rinse your water-resistant watch in clear water to neutralise the harmful effects of seawater or chlorine.
• Avoid bringing your leather strap into contact with water or other liquids, as this can accelerate wear.
• Keep your watch away from any magnetic source (electronic devices, magnets, etc.).
• Do not wear your watch when playing contact sports.

The movement of your watch needs to be serviced periodically.

We recommend a functional check every six years to verify the accuracy and reliability of your watch.

If your watch begins to run noticeably fast or slow, the movement may need to be serviced before six years.

Even if it is not worn, a mechanical watch must be wound regularly to ensure that the movement's gears are properly oiled.

For watches with a manual movement, do not force the crown at the end of winding when you feel the spring tension.

For quartz watches, the average battery life is at least three years.

To replace the battery in your watch, we recommend that you visit a Cartier boutique or an authorised retailer.

We recommend that you do not leave a used battery inside your watch since it may cause rusting and damage the movement.

The movement of a fine watchmaking timepiece is complex, so the following recommendations will help you keep it running smoothly.

• Keep your watch away from any magnetic source.
• To set the time and date, follow the specific indications for its movement in the instructions for use.
• Do not force the crown at the end of winding when you feel the spring tension.
• Do not use the push-pieces and correctors on complication watches under water.
• To avoid subjecting the movement to vibrations that could damage it, do not wear your watch while playing sports.
•  Avoid wearing your watch in places where the atmosphere is very hot (sauna, hammam, etc.).
• When you are not wearing your watch, wind it a few turns to prevent the oil from drying. ​