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Guides from DIFFRNT on choosing, sizing and caring for your watch.
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Watch Box Guide: How to Choose a Watch Box, Roll or Case
Watch box, watch roll or watch case? How they compare and how to choose one for storing, travel or gifting.
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Watch Box Guide: How to Choose a Watch Box, Roll or Case
Watch box, watch roll or watch case? How they compare and how to choose one for storing, travel or gifting.
How Long Do Watch Batteries Last? Signs It's Time to Replace
Most quartz watch batteries last years. Here are the signs it is running low, and what to do when your watch stops.
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How Long Do Watch Batteries Last? Signs It's Time to Replace
Most quartz watch batteries last years. Here are the signs it is running low, and what to do when your watch stops.
How to Wind an Automatic Watch (and Why It Stopped)
Automatic watch stopped? How to wind it by hand, how long it keeps running and simple habits to keep it ticking.
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How to Wind an Automatic Watch (and Why It Stopped)
Automatic watch stopped? How to wind it by hand, how long it keeps running and simple habits to keep it ticking.
Does a Stainless Steel Watch Rust or Tarnish?
Stainless steel resists rust and tarnish, but it is not invincible. Here is what can affect it and how to keep it looking new.
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Does a Stainless Steel Watch Rust or Tarnish?
Stainless steel resists rust and tarnish, but it is not invincible. Here is what can affect it and how to keep it looking new.
Storing Watches: How to Store Your Watches at Home and Away
Keep your watches scratch-free and running well with these simple storage tips, at home and on the road.
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Storing Watches: How to Store Your Watches at Home and Away
Keep your watches scratch-free and running well with these simple storage tips, at home and on the road.
How to Remove Light Scratches from a Watch
Light scuffs on your watch? What you can safely polish at home, what to leave to a jeweller and how to prevent new scratches.
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How to Remove Light Scratches from a Watch
Light scuffs on your watch? What you can safely polish at home, what to leave to a jeweller and how to prevent new scratches.
How to Open a Watch Clasp: Push-Button, Fold-Over and Butterfly
Push-button, fold-over or butterfly: how to open and close each type of watch clasp step by step, without damaging your nails or the bracelet.
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How to Open a Watch Clasp: Push-Button, Fold-Over and Butterfly
Push-button, fold-over or butterfly: how to open and close each type of watch clasp step by step, without damaging your nails or the bracelet.
How to Clean a Stainless Steel Watch at Home
Keep your watch looking new: a safe, step-by-step way to clean the case, bracelet and glass of a stainless steel watch at home.
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How to Clean a Stainless Steel Watch at Home
Keep your watch looking new: a safe, step-by-step way to clean the case, bracelet and glass of a stainless steel watch at home.
What Does ATM Mean on a Watch? Water Resistance Explained
What does 3 ATM mean, is 3 bar the same, and can you swim with your watch? A simple chart of water resistance ratings and what each one is safe...
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What Does ATM Mean on a Watch? Water Resistance Explained
What does 3 ATM mean, is 3 bar the same, and can you swim with your watch? A simple chart of water resistance ratings and what each one is safe...
How to Remove Watch Links at Home
Bracelet too loose? Remove watch links at home in six simple steps, with a short video and the right tool.
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How to Remove Watch Links at Home
Bracelet too loose? Remove watch links at home in six simple steps, with a short video and the right tool.