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Dangers of strong impact

Why even a single knock can damage the movement – and why it does not always show from the outside.

Article 8 of 151 min readShadiaN – Watchmakers

  1. Avoid strong impacts on your watch.

    Dropping the watch or hitting it against hard surfaces can cause serious damage not only to the exterior, but also to the internal mechanism.

  2. Even a single hard impact can affect accuracy.

    A sudden shock may shift internal components, causing the watch to run fast, slow, or stop unexpectedly.

  3. Shock can damage delicate parts.

    Balance wheel pivots, gears, jewels and springs can bend or break, which leads to costly repairs.

  4. Avoid wearing the watch during sports with heavy vibrations.

    Activities like tennis, boxing, cycling on uneven terrain or fitness machines with strong vibration can stress the mechanism.

  5. Impact can cause invisible internal damage.

    Even if the watch looks fine from the outside, internal misalignment may develop days or weeks later.

  6. The glass and the case are also at risk.

    Impacts can crack the glass, deform the case or loosen the waterproof gaskets, reducing water resistance.

  7. If your watch suffers a hard hit, have it inspected.

    Early inspection prevents bigger damage and extends the life of the mechanism.

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