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Cleaning Rolex bracelet
I use an ultrasonic cleaner (made for cleaning jewelry, cost $15 several years ago). I use distilled water with a small amount of jewelry cleaner.
(On the instructions that accompanied the ultrasonic cleaner, I do not clean the watch itself; only the bracelet. They indicated that the ultrasonic waves may damage the movement). The watch itself is cleaned in the solution manually.
My biggest concern is the small amount of any residue left behind inside the bracelet links. Any accumulation of cleaner will eventually turn to gum and attract a dirt buildup; leading to the bracelet stretching prematurely.
Finally I blow out the bracelet with a can of compressed air to clean out as much liquid as possible.
If they were worn, I'll clean my Rolex bracelets about every other month. Sooner if they were worn in a dirty or dusty environment.
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