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WHAT IS THE PROPER CARE AND HANDLING
FOR BRACELETS AND STRAPS?
CARE FOR METAL BRACELETS
To extend the life and maintain the good appearance of a metal watch bracelet, the following are recommended:
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Be aware that since the watch/bracelet is worn next to the skin, it collects dust and perspiration and becomes
soiled if not cleaned regularly. This is particularly true of the inner parts of the links or mesh of the bracelet.
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Soil and rust, when present in a bracelet, are dissolved by perspiration and can cause staining of cuffs and
irritation of the skin in some instances.
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Heavy perspiration should be wiped off the watch and bracelet with a soft dry cloth. The bracelet should be
cleaned occasionally by using a soft brush and warm soapy water after which the soap is thoroughly rinsed
with clear water and the bracelet dried completely. The foregoing manner of cleaning should not be done if
the watch is not water resistant but should instead be done by your jeweler.
CARE FOR STRAPS
Leather:
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Heavy perspiration, if not removed from a leather strap, can wash out the natural oils and cause the leather to
become dry and deteriorate. Any moisture should be blotted with a soft dry cloth or paper towel and the strap
allowed to dry naturally.
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Salt residue and soil can be removed from the leather by cleaning with a dampened soft cloth and mild soap
or saddle soap.
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Occasionally, the inside surface of the strap should be cleaned by
using a soft cloth dampened with alcohol.
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The strap should always be worn a little loosely (one finger
space between wrist and strap) to allow air to circulate, thus
allowing any moisture to evaporate.
Polyurethane or Rubber:
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Rubber straps should be washed frequently with
mild soap and warm water using a soft brush.
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Thorough cleaning, using the same
method, should especially be done after
use in salt water.
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Solvents, oils, perspiration, tanning
lotion and salt can cause rubber to
deteriorate if not removed.
ECOSPHERE
Liquid Rubber Band
LIMITED EDITION
CHRONO-TIME A
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Brown Crocodile Strap
WHAT KIND OF PLATING IS USED
ON CITIZEN BRACELETS AND CASES?
Citizen developed a unique patented ion plating process which was first utilized by the space industry. In
the process, heated molecules of gold enter the surface of the bracelet/case being plated. The resulting
finish is superior to electroplating because heat removes any impurities during the ion plating process. Ion
plating allows for superior bonding and the color is actually embedded in the surface of the host metal
when finished. To create a gold-tone watch, a mixture of gold and titanium nitride, as well as gold alone, is
applied to produce the truest color.
When dealing with a unit of measurement this small (1 micron is .000001 meters), the question isn’t how
many microns of gold, but rather how long the plating or finish will last. As noted above, Citizen uses its
patented ion plating process which provides superior bonding and color for maximum durability.
DOES TEMPERATURE AFFECT MY WATCH?
Avoid temperature extremes. Exposing your watch to high temperatures, such as placing it on the
dashboard of a vehicle, or use in a hot tub, may cause the watch to malfunction, shorten battery life
or damage certain components. Leaving the watch in extreme cold temperatures may cause irregular
timekeeping until the watch returns to normal operating temperature.
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