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[Question] Maintaining Brand New Watch (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by Full-Satisfaction-40@alien.top to c/watches@style.land
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Morning All

My son was recently born this so I decided to pick him up a watch for his 18th birthday. Ended up with a gold plated Tag F1 as there was a good deal available for it. The fact there was a deal was the only reason I did this now.

How on earth do I maintain this Tag F1 for 18 years?? It is currently fully boxed up with all padding and covers etc in place. I just want to make sure I give it to him in good working order. Haven't had to think about this with my other watches as I rotate what I have and wear them regularly.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

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[–] StanS2@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Not clear as to why you didn't wait 18 years to buy a watch for him.

[–] Full-Satisfaction-40@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

As mentioned there was a really good deal available on this particular watch so I thought I would just bite the bullet now. I also found myself in a decent financial position which I may not be in in 18 years. I’d rather take the hit now. I’m a firm believer in doing something today which your future self will thank you for.

Any advice?

[–] PotatAloo@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Congrats! I think it will be fine as long as it isn't being thrown around. When the time comes to give it to him, you should go to a watch shop to give it a check-up and set it to the correct time. Otherwise, buy a watch winder and store it in there. Another option is to ask a professional in a watch shop.

Hope this helps!

[–] Smiths_fan137@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The fact that it's a Tag may help you...known for longevity and resistance. It should be still fine when you give it to him

[–] Dalamar7@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Regardless of deals, I would have probably waited till he‘s 18 and then buy the one he chooses