Beginner’s Guide: Why Choose a Pilot Watch Like the San Martin?
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May 14, 2026Showing a little love to your San Martin Pilot Watch will ensure it performs at its best for many years to come. It is easier than most think.
First let’s talk about cleaning. Build up is inevitable. And it’s gross. Dust and sweat collect and age the watch. Make it a habit to wipe it off after you collect a days worth of debris. A microfiber cloth is always a safe choice. Water is no friend to your San Martin pilot watch even when cleaning it. Instead of risking damage to the watch crown your watch is better off dry and a fabric strap or a NATO strap also appreciate the wipe down too.
Leave it to the professionals for anything to do with keeping the watch internals safe like water resistance and heat resistance. Showers are a no go when it comes to maintaining your watch. Pe
Leather is also something that needs special care. NATO and fabric straps are relatively wash and dry. A leather strap isn’t so lucky. The cracks will collect over time so be watchful and dry. The Stainless steel bracelets also deserve a soft brush wash and some cleaning between the necklace links.
Finally you need to consider movement care. If your San Martin Pilot Watch has an automatic movement you have to wear it to keep it running. If it goes long periods of time without being worn you should manually wind it every few days to help lubricate the insides.
With the right strap care some simple cleaning and a little attention your San Martin Pilot Watch will be a dependable stylish accessory for years to come.
