Whenever I buy a new-to-me watch (not new new from a shop) I always do the same thing: size it, wear if for a day then take it apart - bracelet off, check springbars (am always paranoid until I’ve seen they’re OK), separate the clasp and as many links as possible, screws or pins out, and drop the whole thing in a little Tupperware bath of warm, very lightly soaped water. Give it half an hour, then go to work on each bit of it if with a soft toothbrush (a kiddies one seems best - knicked of my little lad!) and another warm bath in just water.
Dry on the rad, and re-assemble.

If it’s showing a few marks, I add in a touch of toothpaste to the first brushing and give it a gentle work over, then back to bath time.

Until I’ve done this, i don’t feel as though the watch is mine. Once that’s done, I associate with it a bit more - bond with it, I guess. Lol, i think I’m a bit bonkers but it is a clear mental change on how I view the piece before and after.

Anyone else go through any ownership rituals?



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