For many people, watches are more than simply a convenient way to tell time. The fashion accessories can be significant investments, antique family heirlooms, or reminders of a loved one who passed away. To keep yours functional and looking beautiful, it’s crucial to have a jewelry repair professional service it on occasion. Here, the experts at Somos Designer Jewelry Gallery in Rockland County, NY, discuss a few signs a watch needs repair or refurbishment.

What Are Some Indicators Your Watch Needs Servicing?

Watches can present a variety of aesthetic and mechanical problems. If the band is made of a material other than metal, it’s likely to wear out or break after several years of use. Even if it’s in good condition, the band will need occasional cleaning. Metal bands require cleaning and polishing to maintain their luster. Watch faces also acquire surface scratches a professional can address either by buffing or replacing the face with new crystal. A jewelry repair professional can even restore a severely damaged dial to like-new condition by removing years of corrosion and dirt.

In addition to these aesthetic issues, watches can experience mechanical problems. These items are made of complex, often minuscule, moving parts, any of which might stop working. For digital watches, dead batteries are common problems. If you notice the piece stops working the moment you take it off, an electronic circuit might need to be replaced. At other times, the buttons might stop working, indicating an issue with one of the springs.

Why Should You Go to an Expert?

While you can buy watch repair kits online, attempting to fix it yourself could cause additional harm. Digital watches have complex electronic components, while analog ones are made up of small parts that must be reassembled with precision. Only a professional has the tools and expertise to diagnose the issue accurately and repair it thoroughly.

For a free estimate on watch and other jewelry repairs, stop by Somos Designer Jewelry Gallery. Owner Marie Somos has been an industry leader since 1942 and offers everything from watch restoration to custom jewelry design services. To learn more about this award-winning company, call (845) 348-0800 or go online today.