Clean Factory Field Notes: Daily-Wear Habits That Keep an Automatic Watch Running Smoothly
Most “watch problems” I see in day-to-day use are not dramatic failures. They’re small habits that slowly add friction: inconsistent winding, rushed time-setting, letting the crown sit half-tight, or treating water resistance like a superpower. The easy part is buying a watch. The harder part is living with it in a way that stays reliable, comfortable, and low-maintenance. This guide is written as a set of practical field notes from our clean factory coverage, focused on what actually matters for daily wear: winding routine, crown handling, time-setting safety, and basic care that prevents the annoying stuff from showing up later….
