Maintenance & Tips

To ensure continuing pleasure and performance of your MICHEL RENEE timepiece:

1. Should never attempt to open the case of their watch.

2. Keep your watch clean with a soft dry cloth.

3. Watch should be removed when applying perfumes, deodorant sprays and cosmetics as they have a corrosive effect and may cause tarnishing.

4. Avoid contact with perfumes, spirits or petroleum products as these may damage seals, straps or case/bracelet.

5. Ensure that the crown, which is used to change the hands/date, is properly pushed. This prevents penetration by water or dust.

6. Avoid abrasions as scratching may eventually affect the case and bracelet.

7. Watch should be removed when you are about to undertake heavy physical and rough work.

8. If your watch has a leather strap do not wear it too tightly fastened or expose it to water.

9. Avoid exposing watches to extremely high or low temperatures.

10. When not being worn, keep your watch in a cool dry place.

11. Stains or waterspots on the case, glass or band should be removed with a soft cloth to prevent blemishes.


Servicing requirements:

1. To ensure reliable performance your watch should be serviced at least every three years.

2. Batteries should last for up to three years. If your watch needs a new battery please attend to this immediately as dead cells can harm the movement.

3. A water resistant model should have its seals checked at least every 3 years, and annually if the watch is worn whilst bathing to ensure its water resistance.

4. Water resistant watches are fitted with rubber seals which may deteriorate after long usage. These should be replaced every 2-3 years to maintain water resistancy.

How deep can I swim with my watch?

Here is a list of what you can and cannot do with your watch in respect of water resistance. The ATM (atmosphere) mesure is engraved on the back of each MICHEL RENEE model.

Water Resistant washing hands
1-2 ATM washing hands, rain
3 ATM water splashes, washing car
**not recommended sauna, steam bath