Warranty & Repairs
Warranty & Repairs
At MALM your watch will be serviced and cared for in our own shop by WOSTEP-certified watchmakers. Warranty claims and services will be handled by our MALM-certified watchmakers at Urteknik, a watch repair shop owned by MALM Watch Group. Read more at Urteknik.se.
Urteknik — owned by MALM Watch Group
5-Year Warranty
Our 5-year warranty covers construction errors and defects from manufacturing. The warranty does not cover:
- Scratches and marks caused by normal wear or ageing.
- Damages caused by improper care or use of the watch, accidents, or alterations.
- Damages caused by opening the watch by a non-authorized person or watchmaker.
All watches go through diagnostics and analysis to determine the cause and the required service. If the cause does not fall within warranty you will be offered a free quotation for the required service.
How Does Your Watch Work?
Our automatic and Swiss movements are not powered by a battery, but have a rotor that rotates by the movements of the wearer's arm, or by a spring wound manually via a crown. The rotor in turn winds up a spring that supplies the movement with the power and energy needed for the clock to tick.
When you are not using your automatic mechanical watch, it continues to run until the power reserve runs out and then it stops. When you want to start using the watch again, you need to wind it up. If your watch has a screwed down crown, start with turning it counterclockwise until it disengages from its position and you can turn it clockwise without screwing it back in.
Then wind up the watch by turning the crown 30–40 turns. It provides enough power for the watch to be able to function normally again. Then lightly push the crown in and screw it back into the case. For an automatic movement, regular service is very important for it to function correctly. The movement then needs to be taken apart, worn parts replaced and supplied with new oil before the movement is reassembled.
Most of our early collections run on Seiko movements which combine quartz technology and traditional mechanical engineering – a so-called hybrid mecaquartz movement. These movements are powered by a battery (quartz) while the chronograph uses a mechanical construction with a sweeping second hand.
The battery has a lifespan of 3 years. To make sure your watch never runs out of time we recommend regular service where we replace the battery, pressure test your watch, do a water-resistance check, clean and polish your watch.
Care for Your Watch
Like many other advanced watches and gauges there are many components that contribute to handle all the functions within a small space. It's therefore important that you take care of your watch and do not expose it to unnecessary or abnormal stress.
The daily use of any wristwatch may result in scratches and marks over time. This is considered a natural result of wear and tear. We recommend that you always contact MALM or a watchmaker before trying to polish these on your own.
Dust and dirt on your case and bracelet can result in skin irritations and affect the steel. You can avoid this by cleaning your watch periodically with a toothbrush and liquid soap. Then rinse under a gentle stream of water and dry with an absorbent cloth.
If you wear your watch with MALM's leather strap, be aware that water, cosmetics and sweat shorten the life of genuine leather. Even though MALM's leather straps are of the highest quality, they require mindful care over time.
Always turn to us if you have any questions regarding your MALM watch. Services should always be performed by MALM for warranty terms to apply. If you don't know what service your watch needs, you can always contact us for support.