19 May 2020, 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MikenAZ
I was having a chat with a friend yesterday. He told me he submerses his entire watch in his ultrasonic cleaner to give it an exterior cleanse. I asked why he stated its a Sub and its waterproof.  Common sense tells me this is not a good practice and Id NEVER do such a thing. The movement being subjected to the ultrasonic vibration may affect its operation is a thought I had. It had me thinking, I've never seen such a practice mentioned in the forums before, or I've missed it. Any watchmakers care to chime in, I'm curious in your opinions pro or con for such a practice.
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Its completely stupid and any person that does must be sixpence short of a shilling.Now if the movement is fully dissembled then you could put the movement parts into a ultrasonic.
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