Servicing Your Cartier Watch - Complete Guide

Cartier watches are high-end timepieces that combine precision, elegance, and artisanal craftsmanship. To ensure their optimal performance and maintain their beauty, it is essential to perform regular complete servicing. As a company specializing in the maintenance and repair of luxury watches, we help you carry out this delicate task. Discover Auberi's detailed guide on the steps to take for a complete servicing of your Cartier watch.

Why service your Cartier watch?

Watches, like any precision mechanism, require regular maintenance to ensure their performance and longevity. Cartier watches, in particular, feature complex movements and high-quality materials that must be carefully maintained. Regular servicing allows you to:

  1. Maintain movement accuracy: The lubricating oils wear out over time, which can affect the watch's accuracy.
  2. Prevent premature wear: Replace worn or damaged components before they cause more significant damage.
  3. Ensure water resistance: Seals and gaskets can deteriorate, affecting water resistance.
  4. Preserve value: Regular maintenance helps maintain the value of your Cartier watch, ensuring it remains in perfect working order.

When should you service your watch?

It is recommended to service your Cartier watch every 3 to 5 years. However, this can vary depending on usage and environmental conditions. Watches that are regularly exposed to water, dust, or extreme conditions may require more frequent servicing.

Steps to service a Cartier watch

1. Initial diagnosis

The first step of any servicing begins with a comprehensive diagnosis of the watch. This includes:

  • Visual inspection: Checking the external condition of the watch, including the case, bracelet, crystal, and crown.
  • Accuracy test: Measuring the movement's accuracy to identify any malfunctions.
  • Water resistance test: Checking the watch's water resistance to ensure it is still water-resistant.

2. Disassembly

Once the diagnosis is complete, the watch is carefully disassembled. This includes:

  • Removing the bracelet: The bracelet is removed to facilitate access to the case.
  • Opening the case: The case back is opened to access the movement.
  • Disassembling the movement: The movement is carefully disassembled, and each part is inspected for signs of wear or damage.

3. Cleaning

All movement parts are thoroughly cleaned. An ultrasonic cleaning yields excellent results: the parts are placed in an ultrasonic cleaner to remove used oils, dust, and debris. However, some delicate parts require manual cleaning to ensure they are not damaged.

4. Inspection and replacement of parts

Each component of the movement is inspected after cleaning. Worn or damaged parts are replaced with original Cartier parts. This ensures that the movement remains in perfect working order.

5. Reassembly and lubrication

The movement is then carefully reassembled. Each part is lubricated with specific watch oils to ensure smooth operation and minimize wear. Lubrication points are critical for the proper functioning of the movement and must be applied precisely.

6. Adjustment and calibration

Once reassembled, the movement is adjusted and calibrated to ensure its accuracy. This includes:

  • Adjusting the regulator: To fine-tune the movement's accuracy.
  • Accuracy test: The movement is tested in different positions to ensure it maintains consistent accuracy.

7. Water resistance test

After reassembly, the watch is tested for water resistance. Seals and gaskets are replaced if necessary, and pressure tests are conducted to ensure the watch meets Cartier's water resistance specifications.

8. Cleaning and polishing

The exterior of the watch is cleaned and, if necessary, polished to restore its original shine. The case and bracelet can be polished to remove scratches and signs of wear, using specific techniques for each material type (steel, gold, platinum, etc.).

9. Final reassembly

The watch is then reassembled, with the bracelet reinstalled and all external components checked to ensure they are in perfect condition.

10. Final quality control test

Before returning the watch to the customer, a final quality control test is conducted, verifying that the watch's accuracy and water resistance are satisfactory, and ensuring that the watch is in perfect aesthetic condition.

Why choose a professional service?

Having your Cartier watch serviced by a professional service like Auberi offers several advantages:

  • Expertise: Professional watchmakers have the expertise and experience necessary to handle luxury watches with care and precision.
  • Specialized tools: Professional services have the specific tools required for the maintenance and repair of Cartier watches.
  • Original parts: Use of original Cartier parts to ensure quality and compatibility.
  • Service guarantee: A professional service often provides a warranty on the work performed, offering you peace of mind.

Regular servicing of your Cartier watch is essential to maintain its accuracy, beauty, and value. As a specialized watchmaking company, we recommend having your watch serviced every 3 to 5 years to ensure optimal performance.

Our expert watchmakers ensure that each watch receives the attention and care it deserves. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a service for your Cartier watch, please do not hesitate to contact us. With Auberi, your watch is in good hands!