As I have written many times in the past on my blog and Instagram,
Maintenance is always important.
Santos Galbe's "screws" appear every time I write about the importance of maintenance.
This is what happens if you leave it alone for a long time.
The threads of the screws are rusted and rust is stuck around the socket.
Removing these rusted screws with a screwdriver is mostly left to luck.
There's no problem if you just let it go, but
It's so rusted that it can't be removed easily.
Align the edge of the screwdriver with the screw thread and sharpen it many times.
I fix the clock and turn the screwdriver,
If you hear a "snapping" sound, break the tip of the screwdriver.
Screws that are hardened are not limited to screwdrivers.
I used all my strength to destroy everything from my fingertips to my shoulders (lol)
Remove the tip of the screwdriver remaining on the screw thread,
I will try again and again,
Once the thread of the screw is stripped, it cannot be removed.
If this happens, use another method to "scrape" the threads.
Work by cutting the threads little by little with a carbide drill.
We work carefully to avoid scratching the bezel as well as the case.
Occasionally, if there is "dirt" that has hardened together with rust, we have no choice but to scrape off a part of the case.
That's how powerful this chorus is.
If you end up having to work this far, as shown in the photo,
Remove the entire set of screws from the case,
This part can no longer be used.
This can be prevented by regular maintenance,
This is what happens if you neglect the most important maintenance when maintaining your watch.
I'm still good enough to fix it, but
In the worst case scenario, you will have to ask the manufacturer to replace the case.
There will be huge repair costs.
It would be nice if the manufacturer would accept it, but if you go to the watch shop, you won't be able to get it repaired.
Repairing a watch can be difficult even with just one screw.
In a world where you can easily buy watches,
Buying a watch is not the end.
It can be used for a long time with regular maintenance.
Of course, this will cost money, but
Taking care of things costs money and time.
Behind ``you can buy cheaply'' there are things hidden that cannot be seen from the surface.
I think it's great to be able to buy watches cheaply and have multiple watches, but
If you can't value it, I don't know what the appeal is.
"Take care of things."
Because it's obvious,
Why not take another look?
