CARE FOR MY CREATION

Your mechanical watch will enjoy being wound up every day to keep its movement in motion.

For a manual winding watch, turn the crown until it resists, without forcing it. 

For a self-winding (automatic) watch, we recommend at least 20 turns of the crown

If you notice any of those signs (examples) :

- watch running fast or slow (mechanical watches): a demagnetisation may be required

- watch stopped: for a quartz watch a battery replacement or complete service is needed   

For a mechanical watch : movement may be used (service recommended every 8 years) or damaged (shocks), a complete service is needed.

We offer the complimentary replacement of the battery when necessary. We recommend not to let a battery empty for too long to avoid any damage to the movement. As for any mechanical movement, a complete service every 8 years will be recommended to check any battery leakage and oil renewal.

Nowadays, magnetics fields are everywhere (wifi, laptops, mobile phones, microwaves, connected devices...). The exposure of a mechanical watch (manual or automatic winding) to magnetic fields may interfere with its normal operation. It will not damage the movement but affect its accuracy.

Keeping your watch away from magnetic fields will preserve its precision. 

In case of doubt, our team can run a quick analysis and demagnetisation during a check-up privilege free service (in the boutiques eqquiped).

Quartz watches are only affected when placed directly on a magnetic device. Once out of the field, the accuracy will return to normal.

Take your watch off before you swim in seawater or use cosmetics. To clean your watch case and metal bracelet, simply wipe with a little soapy water (on waterproof watch only) and dry with a soft cloth.

For all waterproof watches at 5 ATM or 10 ATM, you can rinse them with clean water.

Protect your watch by removing it when carrying out activities involving strong vibrations or impacts (i.e. sports like tennis or golf…)

Your watch will keep its accuracy as long as you preserve it from intense thermal shocks (sauna, hammam…) as well as a direct exposure to sunlight.

The manual correction of the date will be sensitive to the position of the hands (there is a risk of internal damage if the change happens between 10 pm and 2 am).

When setting the date, place your hands at 6, run the date until D-1 then adjust to the time and date wanted to avoid any disruption on the movement.

When not on your wrist, your watch should remain in a safe, dry place, protected from light.

Help keep the strap of your watch look like new by following a few care tips:

For leather straps avoid the following:

Frequent contact with water

Exposure to excessive humidity

Prolonged exposure to sunlight

Contact with cosmetics and oily materials

For rubber straps, avoid:

Nail varnish Prolonged exposure to sunlight

We advise to store your Gala watches on the side (3h or 9h) to preserve the uniqueness of its design and avoid to store them flat.

On the back of the watch, you will find engraved the waterproof resistance of your watch.

3 ATM will protect your watch from hands washing, rain and perspiration

5 ATM will allow you to splashing around and gently swim with the rest of the family

10 ATM will support energizing swim

In any case, we do not recommend to keep a watch under hot water (shower or spa). The hot temperature may alter the gaskets.

If your watch shows condensation trace, water may have infiltrated the movement, a waterproof resistance renewal or complete service may be required.

Creams, fragrance, cosmetics or make-up can alter the radiance of your jewel. Put your jewelry last as the final touch of your perfect look !

Jewellery can become fragile when you lift or carry heavy objects. Remove all your jewel to avoid any damages.

Your precious and ornamental stones will stay magnificent as long as you preserve them from intense thermal shocks (sauna, hammam…) as well as a direct exposure to sunlight.

Keep your gold and diamonds jewelry gleaming by using a very soft brush dipped in soapy water, then carefully rinsing and drying with a soft cloth.

Jewelry with ornemental stones, pearls, emeralds or fabric, however, requires more careful care. Do not apply water on it and clean only with a dry soft cloth.

Please visit your Piaget boutique, we will be delighted to give you more specific advice.

Your necklaces and bracelets will be ready to wear by storing them flat and separate from each other.

For jewel with chain, keep the clasp locked to avoid a knot !

Your Piaget creation is precious. If you are concerned about the security of your jewellery settings, please visit your Piaget boutique and we will be delighted to check them for you; a stone replacement service or our service care may be needed

A type of mineral chalcedony with good hardness, onyx features straight bands of color. It is stable to light but its color is sensitive to heat changes.

Sensitive to heat changes, the carnelian stone varies between red and brown. It is also a variety of mineral chalcedony coloured by iron.

The vibrant and rich green color with streaks makes malachite an interesting stone where each piece is unique. As a soft mineral stone it is natural that over time becomes more matte. 

This is an opaque mineral with hues between blue and green, its pale bluish streaks make it very unique. This gemstone is sensitive to water and heat which can both cause surface damage. 

Recognized by its intense color, lapis-lazuli is a deep blue metamorphic rock. The rock is stable in light however it is sensitive to water and high heat can induce a green glint or a complete loss of color.