Cartier's watch is well known for its elegant lines and fine cores, but the finer wristwatch also inevitably encounters an anxious problem such as rust: small brown dots on the edge of the surface, yellow cracks in the head, darkening around the crown, and even rusting in the screws of the surface. A lot of people's first reaction is, "how can i be rusty when i'm clean?" in fact, rust is often not a result of a major water intake, but rather a result of the long-term accumulation of daily micro-environments. The system is clear below, from cause, diagnosis, emergency response to professional rehabilitation。
I. Why is cartier's watch rusty
First, it is clear that the most common materials in cartier include steel, 18k gold, intergluent gold, titanium, and metal items such as internal springs/sniffs in the surface belt. Not all "visible metals" are equally corrosive. Rust is usually associated with the following types of factors:
"slow corrosion" of sweat and leather
In the summer, the sweat is sweaty, the sweat is salty and acidic, and it is long-term confined to the cleavages of the head, the top of the head, the inside of the caps, and can easily create a corrosive environment. In particular, the inside of the watchband is bound to the skin, which is most visible when cleaning is not in place。
Subsistence water and moisture infiltration
It's not just the "fog" that counts in the water. Seal systems of watches (cap caps, caps, ducts, mirror presses) may fail due to ageing, with slow penetration in hand washing, bathing and wet air. When the trace water enters, the priority for rust is the "tight and sharp" parts of the screws, edges of the plate, steel, etc。
Chemical exposure
Perfume, hand cream, detergent, disinfectant, pool chlorine, etc. Accelerate the passivation of the metal surface. Many of the rust spots are actually corrosive, and at first they look dirty and they can't be wiped off。
Improper wipe and “earth method”
The short-term seemingly brightening of some people with toothpaste, white vinegar, metallic polish may actually sharpen the otherwise protective lacery and even spread the rust in the cracks deeper. The risk is particularly high for precious metals or electroplating。
How can it be judged as “respect rust” or “internal rust”
This is key to determining maintenance costs and treatment。
Appearance rust (surveillance/band surface): the rust points are mostly concentrated around the surfaces, buttons, screw holes, and are generally normal when walking, with no fog on the inside side of the mirror。
Internal rusty (dampling of the core): there may be sudden and slow walking, pauses, chords, calendar jumps; if there has been mist and water history, internal rust is more likely. Internal rust is most afraid of “traw” because it continues to spread and damage gears and clamps。
If you observe an “sand sense” or an abnormal friction from the watch when the crown is pulled out, this tends to point to an internal impact that needs to be addressed as soon as possible。
Iii. What to do first when you encounter rust? What to avoid
What can be done:
The exposure to water and sweat is immediately halted and the high-wet environment (bathrooms, sauna) is temporarily removed。
Dry the surface gently with soft dry cloth, with emphasis on the surface and around the crown。
In case of water or fog: do not shake or continue to wear until the water is spread inside the core。
Don't do it:
Do not use alcohol/sterilizer to impregnate the balconies or surface cracks。
Do not use ultrasound scrubbers to clean the watch randomly (chip-proofing structures, duct-aging risks)。
Don't scratch it with hard matter, it's easy to leave irreversible scratches。
Iv. What does a professional approach normally do? Why do you suggest a professional position
Real effective rust removal and relapse protection is not as simple as “wiping out rust spots”, but rather addressing the causes of rust along with the corridors. Common normative processes include:
Dismantling check and rust positioning
The focus will be on whether or not there is an penetration path, such as a watch coronary tube, a bottom lid, a mirror ring, a watch screw position, etc. Internal checks are made for rust stains on tackles, wheeling, screws, steel wheels。
Rating of rust and cleaning
Minor rust stains will be treated in a more mild manner and the original plant will be kept as mildly as possible; the internal core will normally be required to remove and, if necessary, replace the rusted screw, gear or hairbox parts。
Seal system restoration and waterproof testing
The problem of “where the rust comes from” is blocked by replacing the aging ducts and conducting air/waterproofing, or by cleaning up again。
Appearance repair (rash/photo balance)
Many of cartier's watchbooks have different textures on the side of the surface, with a balance between the angles and the layers, and blind polishing causes the line to become blunt and affective。
Many of the watchmen choose to do an “assessment” to understand the extent of the erosion before deciding on the maintenance programme. If you want to be more secure, you can find a convenient way to consult: for example, by learning about the initial approach through 40008162869, or, if further examination is needed, do a face-to-face test and seal screening in room 1802, 18th floor, of the skp trade center, 81th street of the city of beijing for the construction of the state in the yangtze district of beijing。
V. How can cartier's watch be prevented from being rusted again
Waterproofing and sealing tests are performed regularly: if not, the duct will age. General recommendation 1-2。
Simple cleaning after wearing: in sweaty seasons, go home and wipe the surface with a wet soft cloth and then finish with a dry cloth; the surface strip can be brushed with a soft brush (avoid cleaning agent)。
Avoiding intimacy to chemicals: spraying perfume, wearing hand cream as far as possible before wearing a watch and then wearing it after absorption。
Long-term dry storage: not in bathroom cabinets, windows or wet drawers, more suitable for damp-proof boxes。
Cartier's charm lies in detail, and rust often begins with a crack in detail. The earlier it is processed, the lighter the repairs are, the more manageable the costs are, the better it is to retain the original texture and line. If your watch already has rust points or signs of exposure, it is suggested that the problem be addressed as quickly as possible, from “surface” to “source” and once and for all。
