(Added May 21, 2021!)
Knowing and
You don't know.
It makes a big difference.
that is so
The watch case also needs to be gentle.
solid wood (as opposed to veneer)
What is "solid wood"?
Not plywood or MDF.
As cut from real wood.
Natural wood.
Furniture made of solid wood.
Piano made of solid wood.
Guitars, violins and wooden instruments made of solid wood.
The one made of solid wood.
management, hundreds of years,
Or over a longer period of time,
You can continue to use it.
Your Soulbird watch cases are also available.
It is made of "solid wood."
Humidity and temperature control for watch cases
I'm putting a watch case on it.
Do you know the humidity and temperature of your room?
Solid wood is constantly "breathing.
If the humidity and temperature of the room is high,
The solid wood is its humidity and temperature.
Absorption and expansion.
If the humidity and temperature of the room is low,
Solid wood is used for humidity and temperature.
Release and contraction.
This expansion and contraction is called "warpage.
The humidity in your room
Steaming hot at 70%.
30% feels dry.
The temperature at which people can live comfortably is around 25 degrees Celsius,
I believe the humidity is 45% to 60%.
Actually, solid wood, too.
They seem to feel comfortable with this humidity and temperature.
The best humidity is 50%, but
If the humidity is in the range of 45% to 60%.
The watch case is mostly healthy!
To control humidity
It costs a little more.
Humidifier" in a simple way.
It doesn't cost much.
Drying laundry in the room" is time-consuming.
In a house with large rooms
Place many houseplants in a room,
The following are some possible examples.
How to manage them in winterWinter!"for reference.
And, of course.High temperatures are also strictly prohibited.
Places exposed to direct sunlight,
Near the heating unit,
Places where the air conditioner is directly exposed to the wind,
Particular attention should be paid to the inside of a car, etc., where high temperatures are present.
Symptoms of warping and countermeasures
Symptoms of warping are...
Even if you close the lid of the watch case
One of the left or right
About 1mm, it floats.
What is the effect of dryness due to humidity...
When the lid is closed,
The left and right sides of the lid do not adhere to the BODY
When pressed by hand, it makes a clattering sound.
These symptoms are
With the change of season from fall to winter
High humidity to low humidity
It is seen in seasons of change.
Especially in the dry season (October to March in Japan)
wood, and interior leather, releasing humidity and
The "weight becomes lighter".
Lids that are lighter in weight are only as good as their weight.
It is sometimes impossible to close the lid.
You have to get used to this kind of phenomenon,
The watch case is broken."
You may think that this is a good idea.
However, there is no need to worry.
Now from winter to spring
Spring and summer seasons.
It moves in the opposite way.
By repeating this process for several seasons,
Clock case for your room environment
They will gradually get used to it.
For watch cases that will survive for many years to come
One or two years is only a short period of time.
I'll see how it goes for a year or two.
Warped" "Lid floats a little.
If you have any symptoms such as
Maintenance is almost always possible to adjust.
Please contact us at Seoul Bird.
Don't panic, look long and hard.
Watch the watch case grow!
Exterior watch case maintenance
Mirror-finish case
Any dirt or hand stains that are of concern,
No abrasives or detergents are used,
Wipe gently with chamois leather.
Wipe with a cloth other than chamois leather or scientific fibers.
Very small scuffs may remain.
If this is repeated, the paint becomes cloudy.
It spoils the beauty.
Many jewelry suppliers are
For wiping jewelry and precious metals
There is a reason why it is used in chamois leather.
Without damaging gemstones and precious metals.
To remove dirt and grease, chamois leather is
This is because it is considered the most superior.
Of course, it is also ideal for cleaning watches.
Soulbird watch cases as well as jewelry and watches
Wipe gently with a chamois laser.
This chamois leather is washable and
It can be used for decades.
Always have one as a necessity,
We recommend that you prepare your own.
However, chamois leather has
A mixture of genuine and counterfeit products are distributed.
If you don't know the real thing.
It is not possible to identify a fake by looking at it.
Make no mistake, at Seoul Bird
We have chamois leather that has been checked for authenticity one by one.
Please let us know if you would like to use this service.
In other trusted leather suppliers
I believe that you can purchase the product.
Oil-finished case
Soulbird's oil-finished watch cases are
Feed-N-Wax.
Finished with orange oil.
Put this oil on a rag (T-shirt scraps, etc.).
Apply in a circular motion to the exterior of the case.
Even a watch case sized for 10 watches takes about 10 minutes.
The rags used in this process were
Since it contains sufficient oil
Can be used many times.
Please store in a beanie bag instead of discarding.
(Do not use a chamois laser instead of a rag.)
The timing of the subsequent wipe down is
In the instructions for Feed-N-Wax.
Please contact us for more information.
When to apply oil, even at monthly intervals.
One-year intervals are acceptable.
The shorter the interval, the more
You can enjoy the change over time.
Feed-N-Wax" is a wax that is used to
Soulbird watch cases, of course.
Can be used on oiled and varnished wood products.
Feed-N-WAX" can be purchased here.
★Feed-N-Wax page
Interior Maintenance
Interior leather
Cleaning solution for genuine leather shoes and bags,
Some customers do maintenance with oil.
I think there are many.
However, the interior leather of the Soulbird watch case has
Do not use any cleaning fluids or oils.
I need to oil it.
Won't the leather deteriorate...?"
"Won't the leather crack...?"
It's okay.
The leather used in Soul Bird is
No such "deterioration" or "cracking" will occur.
Suede leather (leather with hair)
Pig leather
Sheep leather
Mediterranean Grazing Lamb Suede
Do not use cleaning fluids or oils.
Dust can be removed with a soft toothbrush or
Vacuum it up.
This is sufficient for maintenance.
In the humid summer season.
If you put a dehumidifying agent such as silica gel in it, it will
It is best to prevent mold.
Leather (slippery leather)"
Mediterranean pastured lamb
French pastured lamb
Do not use cleaning fluids or oils.
Dust should be removed with a vacuum cleaner and dirt should be blown up with chamois leather.
This is sufficient for maintenance.
As with suede leather, in the humid summer season.
If you put a dehumidifying agent such as silica gel in it, it will
It is best to prevent mold.
Italian locks.
[Gold-colored locks]
The gold color of the Italian lock is
Main gold-plated finishIt is.
Fingerprints" or "handprints" are left on the locks when they are touched.
This is with rags and chamois leather.
Wipe clean.
However, if you neglect this task quite a bit
Fingerprints" and "handprints" oxidize,
Wiping it up is not enough to clean it up.
On the other hand, if you use a metal polisher
The "real gold" has come off and it's ruined.
This is where the "melamine sponge" comes in.
(Gekiochi kun sponge type)
It can be purchased at 100s of stores.
Melamine sponge without wetting it with water.
Polish as is.
(Please be careful not to hit the painted surface.)
After that, you can blow it up with chamois leather,
Fingerprint stains that have oxidized can be removed cleanly.
However, here is a word of caution.
If wiped up strongly with a melamine sponge
This gold plating will become thinner.
So please use it only "when you are very concerned about it".
If you wipe down the locks with chamois leather on a daily basis
You do not need to use this melamine sponge.
We recommend a little care on a regular basis.
Brown locks.
The locks in this color are
"Antique Finish."and it has become
A coating is applied over the paint.
Therefore, no maintenance is required.
Occasionally wipe it down with a rag or chamois leather.
Do not use melamine sponges.
Other maintenance
I dropped my watch case and it cracked.
The glass is broken."
I want to replace the leather on the interior."
I want to change the interior of my watch case to a jewelry case.
It's okay!
Please contact us.
For other inquiries about maintenance, please contact
Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Now let's take a look at the Soulbird watch case.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Thank you very much.